Isfahan - Wikipedia
WEBIsfahan (Persian: اصفهان, romanized: Esfahân [esfæˈhɒːn] ⓘ; also rendered as Ispahan or Esfahan) is a major city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located 440 kilometres (270 miles) south of Tehran.
Isfahan: Iran’s Hidden Jewel - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBIsfahan's history is an epic cycle of fabulous boom and calamitous bust. Here a road traveling across the Iranian plateau east to the Mesopotamian plain meets a path connecting the Caspian Sea...
Esfahan | History, Art, Population, & Map | Britannica
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Esfahan, capital of Esfahan province, major city of western Iran, and one of the most important architectural centers in the Islamic world. The city first thrived under the Seljuq Turks and later under the Safavids, especially as the capital of Abbas I the Great. Esfahan holds special significance for the Baha’i faith.
Isfahan | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBIsfahan was once one of the largest and most important cities in Central Asia, positioned as it is on the crossroads of the main north-south and east-west trade routes that cross Central Asia.
The Best Things to do in Isfahan: Iran’s blue city
WEBMar 31, 2023 · Isfahan, located in central Iran, is an incredibly beautiful and historically rich city. Iranians say that Isfahan is half of the world. The city with its famous Naqs-e Jahan square was the reason why I wanted to visit Iran in the first place.
Isfahan – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBIsfahan (Persian: اصفهان, also known as Esfahan) is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Isfahan Province. Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard - BBC
WEBIsfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard. The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Isfahan - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Isfahan, Iran: See Tripadvisor's 28,870 traveler reviews and photos of Isfahan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Isfahan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Isfahan Travel Guide: Top Sights & Tips + Photos – SURFIRAN
WEBJul 28, 2023 · Isfahan, known as the jewel of ancient Persia, stands as Iran’s top destination. Its captivating tree-lined boulevards, verdant Persian gardens, and monumental Islamic buildings set it apart, offering a visual charm unlike any other Iranian city.
Esfahan travel - Lonely Planet | Iran, Middle East
WEBKelisa-ye Vank. Esfahan. Built between 1648 and 1655 with the encouragement of the Safavid rulers, Kelisa-ye Vank in the Armenian neighbourhood of Jolfa is the historic focal… View more attractions. 02 / Articles. Latest stories from Esfahan. Read more articles.
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