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: Iran’s Hidden Jewel. Once the dazzling capital of ancient Persia,Isfahan fell victim to neglect, but a new generation hopes to restore its lost luster. Andrew Lawler....
Esfahan | History, Art, Population, & Map | Britannica
Web4 days ago · 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.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Isfahan - Tripadvisor
WebThings to Do in Isfahan, Iran: See Tripadvisor's 28,733 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 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.
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.
Esfahan travel - Lonely Planet | Iran, Middle East
WebEsfahan travel - Lonely Planet | Iran, Middle East. Getty Images/Flickr RM. Esfahan. Iran, Middle East. Esfahan is Iran’s top tourist destination for good reason.
Meidan Emam, Esfahan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebThe Meidan Emam is a public urban square in the centre of Esfahan, a city located on the main north-south and east-west routes crossing central Iran. It is one of the largest city squares in the world and an outstanding example of Iranian and Islamic architecture.
Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebLocated in the historic centre of Isfahan, the Masjed-e Jāmé (‘Friday mosque’) can be seen as a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over twelve centuries, starting in ad 841.
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.
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