ESFAHAN – THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD
IT’S NOT POPULAR, BUT ESFAHAN IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY.
LOCATED IN IRAN, ESFAHAN IS THE UNKNOWN PEARL OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD.
For everyone going to Iran, Esfahan is a certain stop, and it’s one of the places that you will remember for a long time.
Forget Paris, Esfahan is the most beautiful city in the world.
The Persians called it “Nesf-e-Jahan”, meaning “Half World”. From 1592 to 1722, Esfahan was the Capital of Persia.
Esfahan got so much to offer so you can easily spend a week if not more there.
The city covered with beautiful hand-painted tiling and the magnificent public square.
Shah Mosque.
This mosque is dating back to 1629. It is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture and an excellent example of Islamic era architecture of Iran. The Shah Mosque of Isfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran and become one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and finished in 1619. The mosque is an architectural masterpiece from the Safavid era. This mosque also considered being the most beautiful in Iran.
On the back side of the square is one of the biggest bazaars in the middle east. I got lost there a few times but found one of the coolest small restaurants I have ever been to.
Si-o-Seh Pol bridge.
I got stuck in this tiny restaurants for hours, where every local wanted to buy me a cup of tea and to discuss everything from who´s the best player between Messi and Ronaldo. It’s the meaning of life in the west view on Iran.
The bridge dates back 1602, and become popular hangout place for local people. There is a big park on the south side of the bridge, -a great place to do watching people around or hide under a tree reading a book when it’s getting too warm during the day. Some young locals will almost certainly come by and try to practice their English.
Esfahan is a perfect city to just walk around the small streets and alleys. They’re interesting sights everywhere. Also, a big opportunity and chance that locals will treat you with some cups of tea. I’ll recommend you to say yes! The locals in Iran is by far, some of the friendliest and welcoming people on earth.
Vank Cathedral. (The Church of the Saintly Sisters) – 17th century.
The inside of the Vank Cathedral.
A good place to go for lunch is around the Christian part of the city; there’re a few good coffee shops and restaurant there.
There’s also an interesting Christian museum next to the Cathedral, which displayed historical artefacts which tell the story of Christians in Iran.
