Manar Jomban

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    Saremiyeh St, W of Town Centre

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Lonely Planet review

The 14th-century tomb of Abu Abdullah, a revered dervish, is 7km west of central Esfahan in Kaladyn. The tomb is popularly known as Manar Jomban because pushing hard against one minaret will start it, and the other minaret, swaying back and forth. The minarets were added during the 17th century. Attendants climb up to shake them once an hour, on the hour. Iranians love this sight, but it's only barely worth the trip - and on slow days they might not be shaken at all.