Jahan-Nama Tower

The Jahan-Nama Tower is a building built by Municipality of Isfahan in Imam Hosein Square, Isfahan. Two of its top floors were demolished as they ruined the historic views from Naqsh-e Jahan Square. It was first built in 1996 by demolishing the historic Tahdid caravansarai. Initially, it was meant to be 50 meters high, but that was reduced by a UNESCO intervention. Iranian President Mohammad Khatami wrote a letter to minister of cultural heritage and tourism.

I have spoken with UNESCO chief, UNESCO will end the case if only this tower is reduced.

In 2006, two of its top floors were demolished.