Isfahan is, City of colorful mosques
Certainly, Isfahan city is one of the top tourist destinations in Iran which is located in the Center of Iran. Isfahan or Esfahan is known as “Nesf-e-Jahan or Half of the world“. However, It likes a piece of jewelry because of its historical fluctuations, hand-painting tiling, and its magnificent Naghsh-e-Jahan square, among the other cities.
Naqsh-e Jahan Square
In addition, About the climate, we have to inform you that it has an arid climate, with the cold winter and the hot summer, so please attend to this issue when you travel to Isfahan. However, Isfahan is a home of some heavy industry, such as Steel factories and much-discussed unclear facilities in the outskirts of town. In other words, As it is a modern city, it keeps its history and tradition in hearth of the city. Further, If you are eager to get around the city, there are available vehicles, as like as Metro, Taxis, Buses, and ride-sharing apps.
Isfahan
Where to go in Isfahan
Above all, The most recommended UNESCO site to visit is Naghsh-e-Jahan square and the sightseeing around it built in the Safavid area.
That is to say, It includes the two most beautiful mosques, for instance, Imam Mosque, and Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, also Aali Qapoo palace and Qeysarie Bazaar.
Therefore, It is a public square and indeed one of the largest squares in the world with an amazing decorated UNESCO site (mentioned before) around it.
Chehel Seton palace (UNESCO SITE) as known as the palace of forty columns, means many columns, is another touristic attraction in Isfahan. The reflex of 20 columns in its middle pool in front; makes it to calls 40 columns palace. Chehel Sotoun palace, which according to the inscription representing its history, is one of the most beautiful monuments of the Safavid era in modern Isfahan. Chehel Sotoun Palace-Garden is one of the royal gardens leftover from the Safavid era in Isfahan, also known as chehel sotoun palace or chehel sotoun museum garden.
In fact, the garden is a small part of the vast Jahan Nama garden, where Shah Abbas I created the core of the first Chehel Sotoun Palace by constructing a koshk. This historical heritage is one of the most famous and popular sights of Isfahan, which despite the damage, still has stunning beauties to offer to tourists and visitors.
Hasht Behesht, 8 paradise palaces, is built for the residence purposes of the King’s harem. Hasht Behesht Palace was built in 1080 AH in The Garden of Nightingale during the reign of Shah Sulayman Safavi. After this, there were also buildings in the previous capitals of Safavid, Tabriz, and Qazvin. However, The Hasht Behesht of Isfahan remains with a world of imagination.
Khajou Bridge and Sio-Se pol (33 bridges) have been highly ranked as being the most famous Safavid area designs. Khaju Bridge is one of the historical and beautiful bridges of Isfahan, which in its era was one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Walking on this bridge, especially at dusk and early evening is one of the most enjoyable recreations that tourists put on their schedule.
This bridge, which is one of the sights of Isfahan, and the journey to half the world is not complete without seeing it, in addition to beauty, has secrets and wonders that compel many to step on this bridge with a small look and understand it with all its existence.
Naqshe Jahan square: Naghsh-e Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, is one of the most beautiful sights of the historic city of Isfahan. In fact, there are ancient monuments are located in Naghsh-e Jahan Square. This beautiful square has had many ups and downs in its lifetime in different governments and has been unsatisfying with rulers in some periods of time, but today it has many enthusiasts around the world.
This square is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List which is highlights the importance of the area. On a trip to Isfahan, you can spend a lot of time in this beautiful square and enjoy watching the monuments and their beautiful nature.
Before the Safavid era, it was located in the site of a beautiful garden square called “Naghsh-e Jahan”. The garden was named after a city in Azerbaijan, which is now called Nakhchivan. Hamdollah Mostofi describes this old city in his travelogue: Imam Square is located in the north of Isfahan and at the heart of the historical complex of the city, which was once the home state of the Safavid kings. The most glorious historical period of this square date back to the period of Shah Abbas Safavi.
Sio Se Pol Bridge: Thirty-three bridges or Sio Se Pol, is one of the historical monuments of Isfahan province. we know this beautiful city with its historical bridge. Although today, with zayandehrud water drying, this bridge is no longer in the mood of the past but is still known as one of the symbols of Isfahan city. Seo se pol bridges or bridges of Allahverdi Khan were built in the Safavid era by Allahverdi Khan Ondiladze on Zayandeh. The bridge is 33 spans, 295 meters long, and 14 meters wide, and doubles the image of the bridge in the beautiful water.
Si-o-Se pol – Isfahan
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque: Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan is a famous historical mosque in the city dating back to the 11th century. The mosque is located in Naghsh-e Jahan Square, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mosque can be seen as a great example of architecture and tiling all the time. the most interesting thing is, its circular dome with its infinitely beautiful roles and paintings, which can be said to be unique in the world.
The architecture of this mosque is the most unique in the world. it is created by Mohammad Reza Esfahani. He is the son of Husayn Bana Isfahani, one of the famous architects of the time. The use of natural light in the construction of mosques and the combination of amazing colors along with the paintings of plants and … It has created a unique harmony, all of which has been completed alongside the use of mosaic tiles.
Shah Mosque: It is the sequel to 2013’s The Great Mosque, the Sultani Mosque, and the Imam Mosque, and the Naghsh-e Jahan Square mosque in Isfahan. It was built during the Safavid era and is one of the most important buildings of Islamic architecture in Iran. It is an immortal masterpiece of architecture, tiling in the 11th century.
Abbasi Jame Mosque is located on the southern side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan and within the confines of the Safavid era. It was an important buildings of the Safavid era such as Ali Qapu and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and is located within the limits of the important buildings of the Safavid era.
As mentioned above, the history of the mosque dates back to the 11th century and into the Safavid era. At that time, the mosque was built on the orders of Shah Abbas I and ended after about 18 years of construction.
All the workers who travel to the city visit the historic bridge.
Moreover, there is a touristic cathedral in Isfahan which is located Jolfa/ Armenian Street, Vank cathedral with its wonderful paintings.
Likewise, The other sites which Hashtag Iran recommends you to visit are:
Isfahan Jaame |Mosque Music Museum| Atashgah |Shahrestan Pol |Pigeon tower |Ali Qoli Agha Bath |Sheikh Bahaei Bathhouse
What to eat in Isfahan
- Biryani is subsequently, a popular and local food in Isfahan which is made of sheep meat and lung, and you have to know it is a fatty dish.
- Fereni and Shireh which you can find along Hafiz Street near Naghsh-e- Jahan square, are made of cereal, rice flour, water, and milk.
- Khoresht-e Mast/ Yogurt stew, certainly, which is a dessert dish, only find in Isfahan. Saffron, meat, and yogurt are among the main ingredients.
- Doogh-e Goush Fil is a strange combination of Doogh (yogurt drink – usually salty/sour) and Gooshfil (kind of sweet).
What to buy
Most Importantly, Isfahan Carpet, Miniatures, Minakari Dishes, and Khatam Kari are Isfahan’s souvenirs.
Where to Stay
There are various hotels and boutique traditional houses to stay, For Example:
- Abbasi Hotel (old traditional caravansary) is a 5 star hotel
- Persian Kowsar hotel (modern hotel) 5 star
- Aseman Hotel (Modern Hotel) 5 star
- Khajou Hotel (modern hotel) 4 star
- Aali Qapoo hotel (Modern hotel) 4 star
- Safir hotel (Modern hotel) 4 star
- Zohreh hotel (Modern hotel) 3 star
- Venous hotel (Modern hotel) 3 star
- Search hotel (Modern hotel) 3 star
- Iravani boutique house
- Qasr-e Monshi Boutique house
- Keras Boutique house
- Dibaei Boutique House
- Sunrise traditional Hotel
- Isfahan Traditional hotel
- Jaam-e Firoozeh (traditional structure) 2 star
- Saray-e Ordibehesht (Traditional hotel) 2 star
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