Isfahan the city museum of Iran is the city with the most tourist attractions in Iran. The famous tree-lined boulevards give the city a special visual appeal. Artisans in the grand bazaars and historical bridges of Si-o-se pol and Khaju make the city a living museum. The main attraction of Isfahan is probably the great Naghsh e- Jahan square. A UNESCO world heritage site where you can visit the other well-known attractions like Imam and Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque and Ali qa pu the palace of the kings. The weather is almost similar to Shiraz but maybe colder during winters due to the mountains around the city. A famous river passes through the city which has made a very joyful life for people. In other words, this river is the spirit of Isfahan.
The history of Esfahan
Our information about the early history of Esfahan Is little but the fire temple of Esfahan and the bridge which dates back to 2000 years ago show its ancient past. In a period this city was full of construction and it became home to many mosques and wealthy houses by the end of the 10th century.
Esfahan was the capital in 1547. During this time for two centuries, they decorated the city with an amazing geometrical style of Seljuks. Esfahan was almost ruined because of the Mongols war. It was until the Safavids that this city began to flourish again. Shah Abbas had decided to make a city worthy of his empire. He built the unique Naghsh e Jahan square which is now a UNESCO world heritage site. His successors continued to grow the city. But only a century after his death the dynasty collapsed. After that, they changed the capital to Shiraz and then Tehran.
Attractions surrounding Isfahan
To have a more interesting experience in your Iran travel there are also many attractions around Isfahan. For example, the amazing atmosphere of the desert and its various activities like camel riding, 4WD drive, and desert hiking. Also, you can find very beautiful landscapes Around the river’s path. You can go out for a picnic or even sail in the dam outside the city. Do not miss the chance to go hiking in the mountains. A smooth hiking in Soffeh mountain can make your trip unforgettable. If you are interested in animals, you should visit the Bird garden. You can get to know more than 5000 birds from 130 different species in this garden.
