Isfahan
Discover Isfahan
Isfahan (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. An ancient town and capital of Persia from 1598 to 1722, it has long been noted for carpets and for fine metal work. Today, textile and steel mills are also important. Its architecture, tree-lined boulevards and relaxed pace make it one of the highlights of Iran.
What to Experience in Isfahan
Taste of Isfahan...
In some parks, you can simply obtain a carpet and tea from the park warden, and have a picnic on the grass! You will find families gather in these parks, and bring barbecues and cook freshly made kebabs, which smell (and taste) delicious. Na'an is Persian for bread and the word is used in various Indian languages for their version of Persian-style bread. That can be excellent, but some prefer the Persian original. Arguably the best of the lot is found in Isfahan's Armenian quarter, Jolfa. Visit one of the tea-houses in the bazaar or under one of the bridges. There are various Internet cafés in Isfahan. The best place which has the fastest connection and also cheapest in the city is the Central Library of Esfahan. It is accessible from Naghshe-Jahan Square by five minutes walk.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsIsfahan is well-connected by all modes of transport. Getting there: From the airport taxi costs 350,000 rials to the city centre (as of 2016). Besides, there are direct buses to Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport leave from Terminal-e Kaveh at 13:00, 18:00, 20:30 (and possibly other times as well). A trip costs 275,000 rials and takes under 6 hours (as of Sep 2016). There is a night-train to Tehran and a daily train to Mashhad. There are no trains to Shiraz. The night train from Tehran to Isfahan costs 240,000 rials for sleeping in a comfortable 6-bed compartment. Getting there: take bus #37 from the train station to Soffe Bus Terminal (ترمینال صفه;), where you can change for bus #91 to old town. The best place to get off is Chaharbaq street, where there are many hostels, hotels, cafés and things to see. Isfahan is well-served by highways. There are good routes to the capital Tehran, Kashan, Shiraz, Yazd and Ahvaz. Isfahan is well connected to most parts of Iran by bus....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The easiest and the cheapest way of traveling inside of Isfahan is buying Isfahan card which is a multi-journey contactless card sold at certain bus stop booths. A single journey costs 5,000 rials when using Isfahan card or 10,000 rials if paid directly to a bus driver (as of 2017). There are separate sections in a bus: front - for men and rear - for women. Short rides cost 50,000 rials, longer ones to Soffeh mountain and bus terminals - 100,000 rials (as of 2007). Taxi drivers will try to demand at least double of those prices at the beginning. The stunning mosques of Isfahan are among the most beautiful and interesting in the world. see Islam for background. Walk along the Zayanderud River beside the ancient bridges. You see many locals doing this everyday. However, as a result of a drought and badly planned dam, there is usually no water in the river. Jolfa - The Armenian Quarter, it includes one of the most beautiful churches in Iran.
Where to Stay
There are various Internet cafés in Isfahan. The best place which has the fastest connection and also cheapest in the city is the Central Library of Esfahan. It is accessible from Naghshe-Jahan Square by five minutes walk.
Money & Budget
Shops in the main square must pay an additional 8% tax on sales, which is passed on to the customer. Unless the item that you are purchasing is unique or inexpensive, you may be better off shopping outside of the main square. For a real treasure trove, visit the famous bazaar. As for many things in Iran, you usually have to haggle for a reasonable price. In some parks, you can simply obtain a carpet and tea from the park warden, and have a picnic on the grass! You will find families gather in these parks, and bring barbecues and cook freshly made kebabs, which smell (and taste) delicious. Na'an is Persian for bread and the word is used in various Indian languages for their version of Persian-style bread. That can be excellent, but some prefer the Persian original.
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Glimpses of Isfahan
esfahan isfahan river iran zayanderood
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Isfahan,Iran. Constructed between 1598 and 1629 by the Safavid dynasty. One of the largest squares in the world, with a size of 89,600 square metres (964,000 sq ft).Surrounded by historical monuments such as mosques, palaces and bazaars
red blue and yellow floral textile
Iran, isfahan, khajoo bridge.
Dome of a Mosque in Iran
Amazing art on the roofs of old Iran buildings ! - btw its my first post on unsplash..and im glad to be here..
photography of people playing on ride-on boats toy during daytime
Si-O-Se-Pol Bridge
Si o Se Pol at Isfahan - IRAN. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Si-o-se-pol
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esfahan isfahan river iran zayanderood
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Isfahan,Iran. Constructed between 1598 and 1629 by the Safavid dynasty. One of the largest squares in the world, with a size of 89,600 square metres (964,000 sq ft).Surrounded by historical monuments such as mosques, palaces and bazaars
red blue and yellow floral textile