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Isfahan or Esfahan / Espahan (Persian: اصفهان; [esfæˈhɒːn] ⓘ) [a] is a major city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. [6] It is located 440 kilometres (270 miles) south of Tehran. [7]
Oct 4, 2024 · Eṣfahān is situated on the north bank of the Zāyandeh River at an elevation of about 5,200 feet (1,600 metres), roughly 210 miles (340 km) south of the capital city of Tehrān. Eṣfahān first thrived under the Seljuq Turks (11th–12th century) and then under the Persian Ṣafavid dynasty (16th–18th century).
Isfahan was once one of the largest and most important cities in Central Asia, positioned as it is on the crossroads of the main north-south and east-west trade routes that cross Central Asia. The city was the splendid capital of the Seljuq and Safavid dynasties, and is renowned for its beauty, which has given rise to the Iranian saying that ...
Jul 28, 2023 · Isfahan, known as the jewel of ancient Persia, stands as Iran’s top destination. Its captivating tree-lined boulevards, verdant Persian gardens, and monumental Islamic buildings set it apart, offering a visual charm unlike any other Iranian city.
By choosing the central city of Isfahan, with the Zāyande roud ("The life-giving river "), lying as an oasis of intense cultivation in the midst of a vast area of arid landscape, he distanced his capital from any future assaults by the Ottomans, the arch rival of the Safavids, [4] and the Uzbeks, and at the same time gained more control over the...
Jan 30, 2018 · After all the hours spent uncovering the city, I could more or less narrate a rather comprehensive – though not exhaustive – list of things to do in the city of Isfahan. Here we go: 1. Wander all the corners of Naqsh-e-Jahan Square. The intricate tiles that adorn the exterior of the Shah Mosque.
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Dec 15, 2006 · Isfahan city has served as one of the most important urban centers on the Iranian Plateau since ancient times and has gained, over centuries of urbanization, many significant monuments; a number of Isfahan’s monuments have been designated by UNESCO as world heritage sites.
Isfahan (Persian: اصفهان, also known as Esfahan) is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Isfahan Province. Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan. Located in the historic centre of Isfahan, the Masjed-e Jāmé (‘Friday mosque’) can be seen as a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over twelve centuries, starting in ad 841.
