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Last updated 2026-11-13 — Isfahan is a city in central Iran, located in the valley between the Zagros and Kuhrud Mountains, along the Zayandeh River. It is the capital of Isfahan Province and...

Isfahan

Isfahan
  Isfahan is a city in central Iran, situated in the valley between the Zagros and Kuhrud Mountains, along the Zayandeh River. It is the capital of Isfahan Province and the third-largest city in Iran. The city is one of the oldest in Iran, founded in the 4th or 5th century BCE, with a long and rich history.

  Isfahan is a city abundant in historical landmarks. Imam Square (Naqsh-e Jahan Square), located in the city center, measures 500 meters in length and 160 meters in width. It is the second largest city square in the world after Beijing's Tiananmen Square in China and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Si-o-se-pol Bridge (33 Arch Bridge) is a must-visit attraction for every traveler to Iran. This two-story bridge spans 297 meters in length and 13 meters in width, with 33 arches. It has witnessed history and the development of Isfahan, serving not only as an architectural marvel but also as a work of art. The Chehel Sotoun Palace (Palace of Forty Columns) is one of the most important palaces of the Safavid dynasty. Built in 1647 by Shah Abbas II, it is renowned for preserving numerous precious historical oil paintings, murals, and various artifacts. The Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque), construction of which began in 1611, took over twenty years to complete, finishing in 1638. The entire mosque is exquisitely built and intricately crafted, and is hailed as one of the most beautiful and astonishing Islamic buildings in the world.

  Isfahan Must-visit reason: The third-largest city in Iran Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】 Country/Region where the attraction is located: Iran[Iran] Province/State where the attraction is located: Isfahan Province [Isfahan Province] City where the attraction is located: Isfahan [Isfahan]

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