
Isfahan | History, Art, Population, & Map | Britannica
Dec 19, 2025 · Isfahan is the capital of Isfahan province, a major city of central Iran, and one of the most important architectural centers in the Islamic world. The city first thrived under the …
Isfahan - Wikipedia
Isfahan is located at the intersection of the two principal routes that traverse Iran, north–south and east–west. Isfahan flourished between the 9th and 18th centuries. Under the Safavid Empire, …
Isfahan - Wikitravel
May 6, 2022 · Isfahan (or Es·fa·han (ĕs'fə-hän', Persian: اصفهان) is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Esfahan Province. The Persians call it "Nesf-e-Jahan", meaning …
Isfahan Travel Guide: Top Sights & Tips + Photos - SURFIRAN Mag
Jul 28, 2023 · Discover the heart of Persian culture with our comprehensive Isfahan Travel Guide. Located in the center of Iran, Isfahan captivates visitors with its stunning Islamic architecture, …
Isfahan Travel Guide 2026: Must-See Attractions & Tours
In Isfahan, culture isn’t confined to museums and mosques—it lives in kitchens, alleyways, and riverbanks. Join a local family to cook and share beloved dishes like Beryani and Khoresht-e …
ISFAHAN - Encyclopaedia Iranica
Dec 15, 2006 · Isfahan city, the capital of Isfahan Province, is located about 420 km south of Tehran, and is Persia’s third largest city (after Tehran and Mashad) with a population of over …
Isfahan Travel Guide - irun2iran
Dec 2, 2024 · Isfahan is centrally located in Iran and has been a cultural, economic, and political center for centuries. Known for its exquisite tilework, grand public squares, and intricate …
Isfahan | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
Isfahan 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
Mar 31, 2025 · 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 …
Isfahan - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is about 340 km south of Tehran. It has a population of 1,583,609. It is Iran's third largest city after Tehran and Mashhad. Isfahan was once one of the largest cities in the world. It was …