Things to do - Isfahan

Things To Do in Isfahan

Known by the locals of the city also as “ Half of the World ”, Isfahan is the third largest city of Iran. It was the capital of the Safavid dynasty in the 11th century for more than one hundred years. Ferdowsi, the famous Persian poet, called this city Sepahan in his poems. Isfahan is regarded as the first cultural capital of the Islamic countries. Also, It’s a beautiful city and is known as “The city of turquoise domes” due to beautiful tile works and domes. Every year , thousands of Persian and foreign tourists travel to Isfahan.The weather is mild in Isfahan and temperatures feel nice during spring and autumn you can enjoy mild temperatures. In the winter, however, it feels colder with occasional rainfalls. July, August, and June are when the weather is much warmer. If you want to visit Isfahan with snow, early January is the best month and the most humid month in Isfahan is December.

Aali Qapou Palace

The Aali Qapou palace is located on the west side of Isfahan’s main square, the Maydan-i Shah, also known as Naqsh-i Jahan Half the World.

Chehel Sotoun

Chehel Sotoun Palace is one of the most blessed buildings of the world left from Safavid dynasty, is located in depth of Isfahan.

Jame Mosque

Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan is one of the most important and among the earliest religious buildings in Iran.

Khajou Bridge

Arguably the finest of Esfahan’s bridges, Pol-e Khaju was built by Shah Abbas II in about 1650, but a bridge is believed to have crossed the waters here since the time of Tamerlane.

Music Museum

Isfahan Music Museum tells you about the story of Persian music and more than 300 traditional musical instruments specific to Iran and Iranian culture.

Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naqsh-e Jahan Square, also known as the Imam Square, and Shah Square prior to 1979, is a square situated at the center of Isfahan, Iran.

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire standing on the eastern side of Naqsh-i Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran.

Si-o-Se Pol Bridge

Si-o-se-pol bridge is the largest of the eleven historical bridges on the Zayanderud, the largest river of the Iranian Plateau, in Isfahan, Iran.

Vank Cathedral

The Holy Savior Cathedral, also known the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is a cathedral located in the New Julfa district of Isfahan, Iran.