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Esfahan Travel Guide: 336 reviews and 991 photos

Blue tiles of Imam Mosque

There is a half-rhyme from the 16th century saying Esfahan is half the world (Esfahan nesf-e jahan). At this time, the 16th century, the ruler Shah Abbas I mad Esfahan the capital, and a grand city. The most beautiful buildings were built, many of them, like Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Ali Qapu Palace, you can see around Imam Square.

Many tourists, both Iranian and foreign, come to Esfahan to see the mosques covered with blue tile mosaics and the palaces, or to walk along the river between the old bridges or to shop in the covered bazaar. It is a city full of masterpieces when it comes to architecture and art.

Last visit to Esfahan: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Jan 7, 2007
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Reviews (21)

Traditional Iranian Restaurant Restaurants (1)

Two evenings in Esfahan I ate at a traditional Iranian restaurant. I don’t know the name of it, but it is situated east... more travel advice

Tiles Local Customs (1)

All over Iran you will see all kind of buildings decorated in beautiful tiles, especially in Esfahan around Imam Square.... more travel advice

Pedestrian walk on Chahar Bagh Street - Esfahan

Chahar Bagh Street Things to Do (15)

Chahar Bagh Street is the main street in Esfahan and it is going through the city from the north to the south and it is... more travel advice

Internet at the Central Library of... Things to Do (15)

If you need to use the Internet while in Esfahan the Central Library of Esfahan is a good place to go to. They have a... more travel advice

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willy_wonka Nov 3, 2010 at 7:03 PM

this is a dream... i would love to go to esfahan! you have taken beautiful photos, and great tips!
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850prc Jul 5, 2007 at 3:01 PM

Outstanding page, Malena. Excellent tips and the photography is great. Your intro photo is stunningly beautiful. Nice work, indeed. Are you having a great summer?
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kenHuocj Jul 2, 2007 at 8:07 AM

On my list of to visit, so this is the next best, until a real trip emanates ;-)))
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TheWanderingCamel Apr 4, 2007 at 8:21 AM

Isn't Esfahan something special? Your photos and comments are great. leyle
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yumyum Mar 4, 2007 at 12:45 PM

I've been to Esfahan in 1985 and in Iman square I got yelled at by one guy who really worked himself up but it took us such a long time to realize why- my fringe was looking out under my scarf!!!
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Feb 24, 2007 at 12:30 AM

Detailed and professional page about a very interesting place! Si-o-Seh Bridge and Naqsh-e Jahan Square look quite unusual for our europinean eye... Mosques reminded me Cordoba. Thanks Malena for your great work!
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lonelyBlueSky Feb 2, 2007 at 4:10 PM

Yes ! and this is Isfahan My birthday Place !! :) ty Malena
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DAO Jan 31, 2007 at 11:55 AM

H.A.P.P.Y.....B.I.R.T.H.D.A.Y...!!!!!!!
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kokoryko Jan 20, 2007 at 8:14 PM

Lots of history and architecture; you share it well, Malena. This Imam square is impressive!
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SLLiew Jan 13, 2007 at 4:58 AM

Incredible write up of Esfahan. The mosques and architecture are spectacular. Cheers, SL