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Isfahan

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About City

The taste of one thousand and one nights legends

A city of immense beauty and unforgettable experiences. An exponent of Persian arts and antiquities, an admirably beautiful royal city with flower decked domes and giant minarets full of reminiscences engraved on walls of the places, elegance of royal gardens and spell of oriental arts and crafts, can spare you out of your wit while visiting this true example of oriental town. 

Isfahan is the 3rd Largest city in Iran and have a famous proverb that says: "Esfahān nesf-e- jahān " which means, Isfahan is half (of) the world.

The city bedazzling Mosques, Bazaars and Caravanserais will be complemented by a host of well-preserved 12th and 13th century Sufi saint and mystic adjoining delightful little 14th century congregational mosque of the Jewels of the Southeast and Southwest Isfahan.

It is noteworthy to know that Isfahan has 15 sister cities such as Xian in China, Florence in Italy, Kuala Lampur in Malaysia, Saint Petersburg in Russia, Barcelona in Spain, Freiburg in Germany and ....

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Famous Tourist Sights

Famous Tourist Sights

Isfahan is a historical city with numbers of beautiful monuments to visit. Numerous places, Bridges, Mosques, Gardens, Bazaars, Desserts and fantastic Nature in and around city.
Since there are lots of Historical, Cultural and Natural attraction in Esfahan, we just named some of the most famous ones.

  • Imam Mosque, Aali Qapou palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Qeisariye Bazaar which are located in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square (UNESCO World Heritage).
  • Jame Mosque (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Chehelsotoun (40 columns) Palace and Garden (UNESCO World Heritage)

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Famous Tourist Sights

Famous Tourist Sights

  • Bridges: Khajou - Sio Se Pol (33 bridge) ...
  • Vank Cathedral
  • Jolfa area, the Armenian Quarter
  • Monar Jonban, the Shaking Minarets 
  • Atashgah fire temple
  • Ali Qoli Agha bath
  • Pigeon Tower 
  • Hasht Behesht Palace 

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Less Known Tourist Sights

Less Known Tourist Sights

As tourists don’t have too much time to discover all the city, they skip some attractions, so if you plan to stay in Isfahan more than 3 days, we suggest you to visit this sites as well.  

  • Flower Garden 
  • Birds Garden 
  • Zoorkhaneh, Traditional Iranian Sport
  • Aquarium 
  • Chaharbagh School 

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Less Known Tourist Sights

Less Known Tourist Sights

  • Bridges: Jouei - Marnan - Shahrestan
  • Nazhvan Forest Park 
  • Angourestan Malek Historical House 
  • Hakim Mosque 
  • Imam Ali Square 
  • Ali Mosque Minarets 
  • Molla Bashi House
  • Takht-e-Foolad 
  • Chah Haj Mirza, Tea House 

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Museums

Museums

Isfahan`s traditional houses and Palaces are Museum by themselves, but beside them we have other Museums which worth visiting in your trip to Isfahan.

  • Isfahan Music Museum 
  • Seashell Museum 
  • Shahi AssarKhaneh Museum
  • Museum of Contemporary
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Islamic heritage Museum 
  • Decorated art Museum 

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Natural Landscapes

Natural Landscapes

Natural attractions of Isfahan are diverse all around the city from Waterfalls to Desert.

  • Zayandeh Roud River
  • Gav Khouni Wetland
  • Sofeh Mountain
  • Karkas Mountain
  • Deserts: Mesr, Khara, Varzaneh,Rig-e-Jen, AbouZeidAbad
  • Waterfalls: Niasar, Semirom, Ab Malakh, BibiSeidan
  • Koohrang Fritillaria Tulips
  • Bagh Bahadoran
  • Chama Ice Cave, Chelgerd

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Famous Cities, Towns and Villages

Famous Cities, Towns and Villages

Beside all attraction in Isfahan city, there are so many cities, towns and villages in Isfahan Province which you can see the most important ones:

  • Kashan, Qamsar, Abyaneh, Ardestan, Naein, Anarak, Varzaneh, Khara, Mesr, Natanz, Semirom, Koohrang, Niyasar, Fereidoonshahr, Chadegan, BaghBahadoran, ... 

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Local Foods

Local Foods

Isfahan has its own specialty cuisine. here is a list of some Traditional dishes and desserts:

  • Beryan
  • Kaleh Joosh
  • Gheymeh Rizeh
  • Halim
  • Ash-e-Shourva
  • Taskabab
  • Khoresh Mast
  • Kachi
  • Fereni
  • Gaz
  • Dough & Gooshfil

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Recommended Resturants & Cafe

Recommended Resturants & Cafe

In Isfahan, there is a variety in choosing the type of food and restaurant from traditional to modern. There are so many of them, and here we will suffice to name some of the most famous ones:

Shahrzad restaurant, Naqsh-e-Jahan restaurant, Shad Beryani, Jarchi bashi restaurant, Namakdan Mansion, Toranj (Hovanes house), Hermes restaurant, Arca restaurant, Kentucky house, Azadegan teahouse, Roozegar Cafe, Farhang Cafe, Sharbatkhane Firouz, .... 

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Souvenirs & Handicrafts

Souvenirs & Handicrafts

Isfahan`s souvenirs and handicrafts are popular and also you have many choices to buy between edible souvenirs and handicrafts:

  • Carpet
  • Mina-Kari (Vitreous enamel)
  • Khatam Kari (Inlaid work)
  • Ghalam Zani (Metal Engraving)
  • Firoozeh Koobi (Turquoise Inlaying)
  • Messgari 
  • Monabat 

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Souvenirs & Handicrafts

Souvenirs & Handicrafts

  • Moarragh 
  • Qalam Kari
  • Kashi Kari (Tiling)
  • Malileh Sazi
  • Miniature and Calligraphy
  • Gholab doozi (Embroidery)
  • Gaz, Poolaki, Sohan, Nabat,...

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