Things to see in Isfahan
Isfahan is a city in Islamic Republic of Iran, with an urban population of about 1.6 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 9 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Naqsh-e Jahan Square Landmark
The Naqsh-e Jahan Square, also known as the Shah Square prior to 1979, and sometimes known as the Imam Square, is a square situated at the center of Isfahan, Iran.
2Jameh Mosque of Isfahan Place of worship
The Jāmeh Mosque of Isfahān or Jāme' Mosque of Isfahān, also known as the Atiq Mosque and the Friday Mosque of Isfahān, is a historic congregational mosque (Jāmeh), located in Isfahan, Iran.
3Shah Mosque Place of worship
The Shah Mosque, also officially known as the Imam Mosque or Imam Khomeini Mosque, is a mosque located on the south side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran.
4Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque Place of worship
The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a Shi'ite mosque, located on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Construction of the mosque started in 1011 AH and was finished in 1028 AH.
5Chehel Sotun History
Chehel Sotoun is a 17th century pavilion and garden, in Isfahan, Iran. It was commissioned by Abbas the Great and completed by Shah Abbas II, both Safavid Shahs, mostly for royal entertainment and receptions.
6Si-o-se Pol Landmark
The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, is the largest of the eleven historical bridges on the Zayanderud, the largest river of the Iranian Plateau, in Isfahan, Iran.
7Ali Qapu History
Ali Qapu is an imperial palace in Isfahan, Iran. It is located on the western side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, opposite to Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and had originally been designed as a vast portal entrance to the grand palace which stretched from the square to Chaharbagh Boulevard.
8Hasht Behesht Palace History
Hasht Behesht or Hasht-Behesht is a 17th-century pavilion in Isfahan, Iran. It was built by the order of Suleiman I, the eighth shah of Safavid Iran, and functioned mainly as a private pavilion.
9Vank Cathedral Place of worship
The Holy Savior Cathedral, also known the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is an Armenian Apostolic cathedral located in the New Julfa district of Isfahan, Iran.
10Khaju Bridge Landmark
The Khaju Bridge is a historic bridge on the Zayanderud, the largest river of the Iranian plateau, in Isfahan, Iran. Serving as both a bridge and a weir, it links the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter across the Zayanderud.
11Isfahan Grand Bazaar Shopping
The Grand Bazaar also known as the Qeysarriyeh Bazaar, Qeysarie bazaar or Soltani bazaar is a market located in Isfahan, Iran.
12Minaret of Ali Mosque Place of worship
The Ali minaret, constructed in the 11th century, is the oldest minaret in Isfahan, Iran. It is close to the Ali mosque.
13Agha Nur Mosque Place of worship
The Agha Nour Mosque is a Shi'ite mosque located in the Dardasht neighbourhood of Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The mosque was completed in 1039 AH.
14Chehel Dokhtaran Minaret Place of worship
Chehel Dokhtaran minaret is a historical minaret in Isfahan, Iran. It is located in the Jouybareh district of Isfahan.
15Chaharbagh Madrasa Place of worship
Chahār Bāgh School or the Chahār Bāgh Madrasa, also known as Madrese-ye Madar-e Shah, is a 17–18th century cultural complex in Isfahan, Iran.
16Baba Qasem Mausoleum History
The Baba Ghassem Mausoleum, also known as the Baba Qasem Mausoleum, is a mausoleum in the Ebn-e Sina district of the city of Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran.
17Sarban Minaret Place of worship
Sarban minaret is a historic Seljuk era minaret in Isfahan, Iran. The Sarban minaret is located in the north of Jouybareh district, not far from Chehel Dokhtaran minaret.
18Dar al-Ziyafeh Minarets Place of worship
Darozziafe minarets are two historical minarets in Isfahan, Iran. The minarets are located in the old Jouybareh district on the Ebn-e-Sina street.
19Bagh-e Qushkhaneh Minaret Place of worship
Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane minaret is a historical minaret in Isfahan, Iran. This minaret dates back to the 14th century.
20Darb-e Imam Place of worship
The Darb-e Imam is a Twelver Shi'ite Imamzadeh complex located in the Dardasht quarter of Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The complex comprises two shrines, a mosque, a mausoleum, and a royal cemetery.
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