Isfahan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Isfahan Province, Iran
About Isfahan
The city is 430 km south ofTehranat the foothills of the Zagros mountain range, and enjoys a temperate climate and regular seasons. Isfahan sits on the main north–south and east–west routes crossing Iran. Much of the splendor of the city, including most of its finest monuments, date back to the Safavid era (1501-1736), for most of which the city was the imperial capital of Iran. The city has an Armenian quarter called New Jolfa established by Shah Abbas I in the 1600s. The district is named after the town of Julfa, still existing along the Aras river, from where Armenians were forcefully relocated during the development of Isfahan. They were allocated land south of the Zayandeh river, and built a prosperous community thanks to international trade networks. Today the quarter still has many
Top Attractions in Isfahan
Explore the best things to see and do in Isfahan:
- ★Ali Gholi Agha hammam
- ★Ālī Qāpū
- ★Atashgah
- ★Bedkhem Armenian Church
- ★Birds Garden
- ★Chaharbagh Boulevard
- ★Chehel Sotoun Palace
- ★Flowers Garden
Where to Eat in Isfahan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Naqsh-e Jahan Traditional Restaurant
- 🍴Shahrzad restaurant
- 🍴Shem Shad Restaurant
Where to Stay in Isfahan
- 🏨Abbasi Hotel
- 🏨Ali-Qapu Hotel
- 🏨Amir Kabir Hostel
- 🏨Annie Hostel
- 🏨Aseman Hotel
- 🏨Bekhradi Historial Residence
Isfahan Travel Guide Sections
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