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The 10 Best Things to Do in Esfahan, Iran
Isfahan (Persian: اصفهان, translit. Esfahān [esfæˈhɒːn] ( listen)), historically also rendered in English as Ispahan, Sepahan, Esfahan or Hispahan, is the capital of Isfahan Province in Iran, located about 340 kilometres (211 miles) south of Tehran.
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1. Isfahan Music Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By Steptoiran - Shiraz, Iran
This Museum located in Armenian quarter of Isfahan. Visitors can visit Cathedral and Music museum in the same day. The way that the staff show the museum and also live music show is nice. Some people say the ticket price is high but this is a private museum and really worth it.
2. Naqshe Jahan Square(Shah Square)
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Also known as Isfahan Royal Square, a huge open area built in the 17th century is adorned by impressive mosques, Fountains and bazaar.
Reviewed By Katalin Z - Budapest
Beautiful place, absolutely amazing especially in the night. Around the place full with shops, bazaar opposite the mosque and Abbas shah’s palace is close to it as well.
3. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Overall Ratings
5 based on 614 reviews
Reviewed By aciram - Malta
This is the women's mosque and as one walks through one is in constant awe at the magnificent architecture, the space, serenity and beauty that surrounds. Every bit of tile is place in absolute perfection so one is completely mesmerised by the designs and the colours.
4. Shah Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By bobca1947 - home
This is located at the far end of Imam Square. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. It is flanked by two tall turquoise minarets, and its massive entry portal is 80 feet high. It is beautifully decorated with cobalt, turquoise and lapis lazuli mosaic tiles and intricate stalactite moldings. The inner courtyard surrounds a reflecting pool, and four iwans (portals) lead into four fabulously decorated sanctuaries. Begun in 1611 by Shah Abbas I, this mosque was dedicated in 1629.
5. jame Mosque of Isfahan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By Nahit636 - Istanbul, Turkey
Jame mosque is one the oldest mosque in the whole world .It was built 1100 years ago.
Inside architecture is amazing.Out side mosaic works still survive.The location is interesting ,it is in neighbourhood of one of very traditional bazaar of isfahan.I strongly recommend visiting this beautiful mosque .
6. Khajou Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 709 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
This bridge now is on dried up waterway , you can walk pass the river easily, best time for picture is in the evening and night with the sunlinght shining on the bridge and lightup with colors at night. Walking on the bridge is so cool in the evening.
7. Siosepol Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 763 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
Unfortunately, we arrived this bridge in springtime without any water but the picture of the bridge in the evening time is the most beautiful and also crowded with locals and iranian tourists , taking pictures and strolling ftom one side to the other. Gardens on both river banks are also tranquil, relaxing and alot of chairs and picnic spaces.
8. Vank Cathedral
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4.5 based on 645 reviews
Reviewed By TC0241 - Lautrec, France
This place was quite unexpected given we had been seeing Mosques in large quantities.
The Cathedral was established in 1606, dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of Armenian deportees that were resettled by Shah Abbas I during the Ottoman War of 1603-1618.The internal decoration is simply stunning in both design and colour.
The museum alongside gives reports of the Armenian deportation and the cruelty metered out to them.
It also houses lots of ancient bibles and artifacts which are well weorth a visit.
Tucked away in the Armenian quarter and close to some cafes and pastry shops in case you need sustenance :)
9. Aali Qapu Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By GuteReise88 - Cologne, Germany
One of the best attractions in Nash-e-Jahan! Ali Qapu palace is a must visit when in Esfahan. The palace is uniquely and beautifully built during the Safavid period. Ticket has to be purchased before entering the palace. Some floors were closed for restoration during our visit. There are quite a lot of narrow steps to climb in order to see each floors of the palace. The designs of the ceilings and painting on the walls are really amazing.
10. Royal Mosque (Masjid-i-Shah)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By KGB777 - Singapore, Singapore
This mosque seems to be known by multiple names. Whatever name it's called, it's located at the end of the main square and requires an entry fee of 200k IRR to go inside. The trouble with Iran is that it's hard to know whether it's worth paying the entrance fee as 200k is the standard price for foreigners for most attractions, irrespective of how decent it is. I'd say that this one is worth paying the entrance for though as it's really quite spectacular inside, despite the presence of the scaffolding on the dome.
