{"id":2235,"date":"2023-07-28T18:49:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T18:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/?p=2235"},"modified":"2026-10-31T23:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T23:21:31","slug":"isfahan-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Isfahan Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Isfahan<\/strong> rewards time on foot: start with Naqsh-e Jahan Square, compare its Safavid monuments with the older Jameh Mosque, then explore the bridges and the Armenian quarter of New Julfa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a first visit, allow three days to give the main areas their own time. Group sights geographically rather than crossing the city repeatedly: the square and bazaar, the older city around the Jameh Mosque, and the riverfront with New Julfa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide introduces the city\u2019s sights, food, crafts and accommodation options. Use the neighbourhood sections to choose a base and a route that fits your pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#why-visit-isfahan\" >Why Visit Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#best-time-to-visit-isfahan\" >Best Time to Visit Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#get-around-isfahan\" >Get Around Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#what-to-see-in-isfahan\" >What To See in Isfahan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#suggested-three-day-isfahan-itinerary\" >Suggested Three-Day Isfahan Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#what-to-do-in-isfahan\" >What To Do in Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#what-to-buy-in-isfahan\" >What To Buy in Isfahan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#what-to-eat-in-isfahan\" >What To Eat in Isfahan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#accommodations-in-isfahan\" >Accommodations in Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/#sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-visiting-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-visit-isfahan\"><\/span>Why Visit Isfahan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isfahan was a major Safavid capital and remains an important centre for Iranian architecture and crafts. Its appeal lies in the variety of spaces you can explore, from mosque courtyards and garden pavilions to workshops and public promenades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make room for the working city alongside the monuments. A bazaar visit can involve watching a craft process, discussing materials with a seller or simply taking time over a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historic bazaar connects shopping with the city\u2019s architectural setting. Look for workshops as well as finished products, and ask about materials and production methods before buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af1ae661255f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af1ae661255f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-city-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-70016\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-city-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-city-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-city-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-city.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aerial view of Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walk between the riverfront parks and bridges to see how these crossings also serve as public spaces. Khaju and Si-o-se-pol provide different settings for an evening stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the centrepiece of the Safavid city and a useful starting point for a first visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square brings together the Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and the Qeysariyeh bazaar entrance. Look at their placement around the open space before visiting individual interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af1ae6612a77&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af1ae6612a77\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-18-c-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-70013\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-18-c-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-18-c-780x306.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-18-c-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Isfahan-18-c.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A beautiful, colored, old map of Isfahan by Johann Baptist Homann, likely depicting Iran during the late Safavid era (circa early 18th century).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An unhurried itinerary leaves room to return to a place in different light or spend longer in a museum. Avoid assigning the same short stop to every mosque, palace and neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Safavid court\u2019s move to Isfahan in 1598 shaped the city\u2019s monumental centre. The square, gardens and bridges make that period particularly visible, while older monuments show that the city\u2019s history began much earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Central Isfahan works well on foot, but its airport, railway station and intercity terminals require separate transfers. Choose accommodation around the places where you expect to spend most of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isfahan has marked seasonal differences. Summer sightseeing can be hot, while winter days and nights need warmer clothing. Build outdoor walks around the conditions on your travel dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-time-to-visit-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-time-to-visit-isfahan\"><\/span>Best Time to Visit Isfahan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"#h-best-time-to-visit-isfahan\">best time to visit Isfahan<\/a> is during the spring (March to May)<\/strong> and <strong>autumn (September to November)<\/strong> months. During these periods, the weather is <strong>mild <\/strong>and <strong>pleasant<\/strong>, ideal for exploring the city&#8217;s stunning architecture and gardens without the extreme heat of summer or the chill of winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowruz, around the March equinox, is a major domestic travel period. Book accommodation ahead if travelling then and allow time for busy sites and roads. Autumn is another option for city walks, without assuming that every date will be quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>General Pattern<\/th><th>Planning Advice<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>January<\/td><td>Winter cold<\/td><td>Include indoor stops and warm layers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February<\/td><td>Winter conditions<\/td><td>Keep outdoor walks flexible around the forecast.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March<\/td><td>Transition to spring<\/td><td>Allow for busy Nowruz dates around the equinox.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April<\/td><td>Generally milder<\/td><td>Combine monument visits with walking breaks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May<\/td><td>Increasing warmth<\/td><td>Leave time to rest between longer walks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June<\/td><td>Summer heat<\/td><td>Plan exposed walks for cooler parts of the day.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July<\/td><td>Summer heat<\/td><td>Balance outdoor sightseeing with indoor visits.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August<\/td><td>Summer heat<\/td><td>Carry water and allow rest stops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September<\/td><td>Transition from summer<\/td><td>Match walking distances to the day\u2019s conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October<\/td><td>Autumn conditions<\/td><td>Carry a layer for evenings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November<\/td><td>Cooling towards winter<\/td><td>Plan warmer clothing for early and late outings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December<\/td><td>Winter cold<\/td><td>Combine shorter outdoor walks with museums.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">General seasonal planning guidance, not a weather forecast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Isfahan-1024x575.jpeg\" alt=\"Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-59581\" title=\"Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Isfahan-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Isfahan-780x438.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Isfahan-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Isfahan-390x220.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Isfahan-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Isfahan.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-around-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get-around-isfahan\"><\/span>Get Around Isfahan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine walking in the historic centre with taxis, buses or the metro for longer journeys. Save your hotel\u2019s address in Persian and agree the exact destination when arranging a transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-around-isfahan-by-bus\">Get Around Isfahan By Bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a bus journey, establish the stop and direction before boarding, especially when the return stop is on a different side of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-181.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59584\" style=\"width:840px;height:533px\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-181.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-181-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-181-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-181-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-181-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For buses, obtain the current fare and payment instructions locally. Carry the exact destination name as well as the stop you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the signs and local boarding arrangements on the bus. Keep your destination details available so that you can ask where to get off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Kaveh Terminal, plan the onward transfer to your accommodation separately from the intercity journey. Confirm the current city-bus service at the terminal or use a taxi; leave a margin before an onward appointment or connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-by-metro\">By Metro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-182.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59585\" style=\"width:840px;height:463px\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-182.jpg 770w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-182-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-182-768x462.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the metro\u2019s current station map to compare the nearest stop with your actual destination. The railway does not deliver you to the entrance of every sight, so include the final walk or taxi transfer. Obtain the fare and ticket conditions at the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ride-sharing-apps\">Ride-Sharing Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ride-hailing services such as Snapp and Tapsi provide another way to arrange a city journey. Compare the displayed fare and pick-up point for the trip you need; they are not necessarily cheaper in every situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-in-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-see-in-isfahan\"><\/span><strong>What To See in Isfahan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-squares-and-streets\">Squares and streets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Esfahan\" class=\"wp-image-39198\" title=\"Beautiful Esfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-627x470.jpg 627w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-705x529.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Beautiful-Esfahan.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Naqsh-e Jahan Square<\/strong>, also known as Meidan Emam, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its four sides connect royal, religious and commercial buildings within one planned urban space. It is one of the world\u2019s major historic urban squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meydan Kohne<\/strong>&nbsp;(Kohne Square)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shahshahan Square<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chaharbagh Boulevard<\/strong> was a principal promenade of Safavid Isfahan. It gives a useful north\u2013south axis for a city walk, connecting the palace-garden area with the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chaharbagh-e-khajou<\/strong>&nbsp;Boulevard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mosques\">Mosques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare the mosques for their different histories and spaces. The Jameh Mosque\u2019s layered construction contrasts with the royal Safavid buildings around the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Imam Mosque<\/strong>, also known as the Shah or Royal Mosque, anchors the square\u2019s southern side. Its entrance and prayer spaces turn towards the qibla, creating an architectural relationship worth noticing as you pass from the square into the complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sheikh-Lotf-Allah-Mosque.jpg\" alt=\"Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque\" class=\"wp-image-59586\" title=\"Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sheikh-Lotf-Allah-Mosque.jpg 769w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sheikh-Lotf-Allah-Mosque-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sheikh-Lotf-Allah-Mosque-471x470.jpg 471w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sheikh-Lotf-Allah-Mosque-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sheikh-Lotf-Allah-Mosque-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque<\/strong> was built for the Safavid royal court in the early seventeenth century. Its dome, tilework and entrance passage offer a different experience from the larger congregational mosque across the square. Give the dome and tilework time of their own, rather than visiting only for a quick photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hakim Mosque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hakim Mosque<\/strong> is a Safavid monument built in the reign of Shah Abbas II, on the site of an earlier mosque. It provides another point of comparison with the royal monuments around Naqsh-e Jahan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jameh Mosque<\/strong> is a separate UNESCO-listed complex in the older city. Successive additions over many centuries, especially the Seljuq transformation of its courtyard and domes, make it a different historical experience from the Safavid square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-palaces\">Palaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183-1024x807.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59587\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183-780x615.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183-596x470.jpg 596w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ali Qapu Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ali Qapu Palace<\/strong> stands on the square\u2019s western side. Its columned terrace overlooks the open space, while the upper Music Hall has cut-out decorative niches. Interior visits involve stairs, so allow time for the ascent and descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Talar Ashraf<\/strong> belongs to the wider Safavid palace area. Treat it as an additional architectural interest rather than assuming that every historic palace building admits visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hasht Behesht<\/strong>, the Palace of Eight Paradises, is a late-Safavid pavilion in a garden setting. Its octagonal plan and different facades make it a useful contrast to Ali Qapu\u2019s elevated terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184-1024x900.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59588\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184-1024x900.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184-780x685.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184-768x675.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184-1536x1350.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184-535x470.jpg 535w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184.jpg 1821w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chehel Sotoun Palace of Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chehel Sotoun<\/strong> combines a columned portico, pool and reception hall. Look at the painted historical scenes inside as well as the relationship between the pavilion and garden. The reflected columns are associated with its \u201cforty columns\u201d name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-schools\">Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Madreseye Sadr<\/strong> (Sadr school)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59589\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chaharbagh School<\/strong>, also called Madreseh-ye Shah, is a late-Safavid religious school on Chaharbagh Boulevard. Its tiled surfaces, entrance and courtyard belong to a larger ensemble that includes the nearby bazaar. Respect its educational and religious use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridges\">Bridges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The riverfront links parks and historic bridges. Water flow in the Zayandeh Rud varies, so plan the walk for the architecture and public spaces rather than expecting a particular river scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-186-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59590\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-186-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-186-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-186-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-186-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-186-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-186.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shahrestan Bridge<\/strong> is the oldest surviving bridge in the Isfahan area, with origins attributed to the pre-Islamic period and later rebuilding. Look at the bridge separately from the better-known Safavid crossings nearer the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Khaju Bridge<\/strong> dates to the reign of Shah Abbas II, around 1650. Its passages, seating spaces and pavilion show how a bridge could also function as a place of recreation and control the river\u2019s flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-187-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59591\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-187-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-187-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-187-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-187-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-187-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-187.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Si-o-se-pol<\/strong>, or the Allahverdi Khan Bridge, is named for its thirty-three spans. Built in the early seventeenth century, it connects the Chaharbagh axis across the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Joui Bridge<\/strong> dates to Shah Abbas II\u2019s reign, in the later 1650s. Its historic role connecting royal riverfront properties differed from the larger public bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pol-e-Maarnaan<\/strong>&nbsp;(Maarnaan Bridge)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-churches-and-cathedrals\">Churches and Cathedrals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/An-Iranian-Muslim-tourist-takes-pictures-inside-Vank-cathedral-in-the-Julfa-neighbourhood-of-the-historic-city-of-Isfahan-some-400-kilometres-south-of-the-capital-Tehran.jpg\" alt=\"Vank Cathedral In The Julfa Neighbourhood Of The Historic City Of Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-4798\" title=\"Vank Cathedral In The Julfa Neighbourhood Of The Historic City Of Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/An-Iranian-Muslim-tourist-takes-pictures-inside-Vank-cathedral-in-the-Julfa-neighbourhood-of-the-historic-city-of-Isfahan-some-400-kilometres-south-of-the-capital-Tehran.jpg 962w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/An-Iranian-Muslim-tourist-takes-pictures-inside-Vank-cathedral-in-the-Julfa-neighbourhood-of-the-historic-city-of-Isfahan-some-400-kilometres-south-of-the-capital-Tehran-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/An-Iranian-Muslim-tourist-takes-pictures-inside-Vank-cathedral-in-the-Julfa-neighbourhood-of-the-historic-city-of-Isfahan-some-400-kilometres-south-of-the-capital-Tehran-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/An-Iranian-Muslim-tourist-takes-pictures-inside-Vank-cathedral-in-the-Julfa-neighbourhood-of-the-historic-city-of-Isfahan-some-400-kilometres-south-of-the-capital-Tehran-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/An-Iranian-Muslim-tourist-takes-pictures-inside-Vank-cathedral-in-the-Julfa-neighbourhood-of-the-historic-city-of-Isfahan-some-400-kilometres-south-of-the-capital-Tehran-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/An-Iranian-Muslim-tourist-takes-pictures-inside-Vank-cathedral-in-the-Julfa-neighbourhood-of-the-historic-city-of-Isfahan-some-400-kilometres-south-of-the-capital-Tehran-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An Iranian Muslim tourist takes pictures inside <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/vank-cathedral-isfahan\/\" title=\"Vank cathedral\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Vank cathedral<\/a> in the Julfa neighbourhood of the historic city of Isfahan, some 400 kilometres south of the capital, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vank Cathedral<\/strong> belongs to New Julfa\u2019s Armenian Christian heritage. Its painted interior includes biblical scenes and decorative work that differ from the city\u2019s mosque interiors. Combine the cathedral and museum with a walk in the neighbourhood; obtain current admission and photography rules at the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kelisaye maryam<\/strong>&nbsp;(maryam church)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modern-isfahan\">Modern Isfahan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Isfahan City Center<\/strong> offers a shopping-centre alternative to the historic bazaar. A mall visit serves a different purpose from a craft-focused walk, so choose according to what you want to buy or do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231004-120-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" class=\"wp-image-59023\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231004-120-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231004-120-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231004-120-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231004-120-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231004-120-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231004-120.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For restaurants, compare the menu and location with the part of the city you are visiting. Leave time for a meal rather than making a long transfer solely to follow an undated recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For family entertainment, choose a venue around the age group and activity required, then obtain current opening and admission details directly from the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For activities with children, choose facilities according to the child\u2019s age and the service actually provided. A supervised play area, an amusement park and childcare are different services; establish staffing and admission arrangements directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow time for family activities in the itinerary rather than treating them as an extra stop between major monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-sights\">Other sights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atashgah<\/strong> stands on a hill west of the central city. It offers a different setting from the flat walks around the square, with an uphill approach that needs suitable shoes and enough time for the descent. Arrange the transfer around that walk rather than relying on old bus or entrance-price details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-6-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Celebration Of Colors In Isfahan City\" class=\"wp-image-59592\" title=\"Celebration Of Colors In Isfahan City\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-6-edited.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-6-edited-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-6-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-6-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-6-edited-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-6-edited-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avicenna\u2019s Dome<\/strong> appears among the city\u2019s lesser-known historic sights. Include it if you want to explore beyond the main monument circuit, with directions arranged locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>tombs associated with Nizam al-Mulk and members of the Seljuq dynasty<\/strong> add another historical layer to an extended city itinerary. They need a separate visit from the Safavid square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Julfa<\/strong> is the Armenian quarter south of the river. Give its churches, streets and cafes their own part of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sheikh Bahai Bathhouse<\/strong> is associated with stories about ingenious heating. Distinguish those stories from verified technical explanations, and treat interior access as a separate question from seeing the historic area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pigeon towers<\/strong> illustrate the connection between built structures and agriculture: collected droppings were used as fertiliser. Include a tower visit when it fits your route beyond the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ali Gholi Agha Bathhouse<\/strong> offers another way to explore the city\u2019s historic neighbourhoods. Pair it with a local walk rather than rushing there between distant monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"suggested-three-day-isfahan-itinerary\"><\/span>Suggested Three-Day Isfahan Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 1: Naqsh-e Jahan and the bazaar.<\/strong> Start with the square\u2019s layout, then choose mosque and palace interiors. Leave the later part of the day for the bazaar and a meal nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 2: The older city and palace gardens.<\/strong> Give the Jameh Mosque its own visit, then choose Chehel Sotoun or Hasht Behesht according to your interests. Avoid fitting every palace into one afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 3: New Julfa and the bridges.<\/strong> Combine Vank Cathedral and a neighbourhood walk with time on the riverfront. Add Khaju or Si-o-se-pol according to the route, leaving distant excursions for an extra day.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-in-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-do-in-isfahan\"><\/span><strong>What To Do in Isfahan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-5-e1696761732929-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"Naqshe Jahan Square\" class=\"wp-image-47744\" title=\"Naqshe Jahan Square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-5-e1696761732929-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-5-e1696761732929-780x475.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-5-e1696761732929-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-5-e1696761732929-773x470.jpg 773w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-5-e1696761732929-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Celebration-of-colors-in-Isfahan-city-5-e1696761732929.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Naqsh-e Jahan Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Walk along the riverfront and compare Khaju with Si-o-se-pol.<\/li><li>Spend a morning around Naqsh-e Jahan and the bazaar, leaving time for individual interiors.<\/li><li>Explore Chaharbagh on foot with time for a cafe or garden stop.<\/li><li>Give New Julfa its own part of the day, combining Vank Cathedral with a neighbourhood walk.<\/li><li>Plan countryside or desert excursions separately from the core city days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-buy-in-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-buy-in-isfahan\"><\/span><strong>What To Buy in Isfahan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When buying crafts, compare materials, workmanship and the final price. Ask for a written receipt for a significant purchase. Ask the seller to state the total price and any charges before you pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isfahan\u2019s bazaars offer textiles, metalwork, paintings, inlay and sweets. For a meaningful purchase, learn how an object was made and compare its quality with similar pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-persian-carpets-and-rugs\"><strong>1. Persian Carpets and Rugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Persian-Carpe-02--1024x650.jpg\" alt=\"Persian Carpet\" class=\"wp-image-49224\" title=\"Persian Carpet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Persian-Carpe-02--1024x650.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Persian-Carpe-02--780x495.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Persian-Carpe-02--768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Persian-Carpe-02--740x470.jpg 740w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Persian-Carpe-02--300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Persian-Carpe-02-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iranian-carpet\/\">Persian carpets<\/a> reflect regional differences in design, materials and weaving techniques.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a <strong>carpet or rug<\/strong>, ask about fibre, knotting, condition and place of production. Handwoven and machine-made products differ. Obtain a written description and receipt for a substantial purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-miniature-paintings\"><strong>2. Miniature Paintings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the_Concourse_of_the_Birds-attar-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Conference Of The Birds\" class=\"wp-image-57235\" title=\"The Conference Of The Birds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the_Concourse_of_the_Birds-attar-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the_Concourse_of_the_Birds-attar-706x1000.jpg 706w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the_Concourse_of_the_Birds-attar-332x470.jpg 332w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the_Concourse_of_the_Birds-attar-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the_Concourse_of_the_Birds-attar.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scene from The Conference of the Birds in a Persian miniature. The hoopoe, center right, instructs the other birds on the Sufi path.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miniature paintings<\/strong> may draw on poetry, epic stories or everyday scenes. Ask whether you are buying an original painting, a print or a painted decorative object, and how to protect it during travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-khatamkari-marquetry\"><strong>3. Khatamkari (Marquetry)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-188.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59593\" style=\"width:840px;height:464px\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-188.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-188-780x452.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-188-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-188-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kh\u0101tam is an ancient Persian technique of inlaying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Khatamkari<\/strong> uses small geometric inlay pieces, traditionally including wood, bone and metal. Examine the consistency of the pattern and the finish on corners and edges. Materials matter if you prefer to avoid animal-derived components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-hand-painted-tiles\"><strong>4. Hand-painted Tiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-190.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59595\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-190.jpg 480w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-190-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-190-470x470.jpg 470w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-190-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-190-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>hand-painted tiles<\/strong>, look at the design, glaze and finish. Ask the seller to pack fragile pieces for transport and explain whether the object is decorative or intended for practical use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-traditional-sweets-and-nougats\"><strong>5. Traditional Sweets and Nougats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-191-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59596\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-191-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-191-780x547.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-191-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-191-670x470.jpg 670w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-191-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-191.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Poolaki commonly called Pooleki is a type of candy made mainly in Isfahan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gaz<\/strong> is a regional nougat often containing pistachios or almonds. Ingredients vary by producer, so read the label rather than assuming every version uses the same sweetener. Consider nut and egg ingredients when buying gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-termeh\"><strong>6. Termeh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-192.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59597\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-192.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-192-780x519.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-192-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-192-706x470.jpg 706w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-192-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Termeh<\/strong> textiles are sold in the bazaar alongside products from other Iranian craft centres. Ask where a piece was made and whether it is handwoven or machine-woven; the place of sale does not establish its origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-qalamzani-metal-engravings\"><strong>7. Qalamzani (Metal Engravings)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-193.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59598\" style=\"width:840px;height:449px\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-193.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-193-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>qalamzani<\/strong>, or engraved metalwork, compare the depth and consistency of the decoration and ask what metal lies beneath any surface coating. Choose a manageable size if you will carry it through several cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-pottery-and-ceramics\"><strong>8. Pottery and Ceramics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-194.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-59599\" title=\"Isfahan Travel Guide\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-194.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-194-780x390.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-194-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-194-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ceramics offer smaller alternatives to large metalwork or carpets. Check for cracks and ask whether a glazed item is suitable for food contact before using it as tableware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-eat-in-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-eat-in-isfahan\"><\/span><strong>What To Eat in Isfahan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a relaxed break, spend time in a public park with your own picnic supplies and follow local rules. Do not assume that park staff rent carpets or provide tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-foods-in-isfahan\"><strong>Local foods in Isfahan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Beryani:<\/strong> Isfahan\u2019s rich meat dish, typically served with bread. It differs from rice-based biryani; ask about the meat and offal used.<\/li><li><strong>Fereni:<\/strong> A milk-and-rice-flour pudding, sometimes served with syrup. Ask about the topping and portion you prefer.<\/li><li><strong>Khoresh-e mast:<\/strong> A sweet saffron-coloured preparation containing yoghurt and traditionally lamb, usually served cold. Its name should not lead vegetarians to assume it contains only dairy.<\/li><li><strong>Doogh and gooshfil:<\/strong> A yoghurt drink paired with a syrup-soaked sweet, combining contrasting flavours.<\/li><li><strong>Gaz and poolaki:<\/strong> Regional sweets to compare in local shops; inspect ingredients and packaging when buying gifts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accommodations-in-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"accommodations-in-isfahan\"><\/span>Accommodations in Isfahan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;line-height:.9\"><strong>BOOK ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"h-isfahan-hotels\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;font-size:35px\">Isfahan Hotels<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/isfahan?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiran\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#f94931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Book Now<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-the-best-5-star-hotels-in-isfahan\">Historic and Full-Service Hotel Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-abbasi-hotel-isfahan\">1. Abbasi Hotel Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Isfahan-Hotels-Abbasi-Hotel-1.jpg\" alt=\"Isfahan Hotels (Abbasi Hotel)\" class=\"wp-image-72156\" title=\"The Top 22 Hotels in Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Isfahan-Hotels-Abbasi-Hotel-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Isfahan-Hotels-Abbasi-Hotel-1-780x780.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Isfahan-Hotels-Abbasi-Hotel-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Isfahan-Hotels-Abbasi-Hotel-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Isfahan-Hotels-Abbasi-Hotel-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Isfahan Hotels (Abbasi Hotel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abbasi Hotel<\/strong> suits travellers interested in a historic caravanserai setting and courtyard atmosphere near the Chaharbagh area. Room categories differ in outlook and decoration; compare the actual category rather than assuming that every room faces the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vCxB4jPiXEWpWZFq5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Abbasi Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/abbasi-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-kowsar-hotel-isfahan\">2. Kowsar Hotel Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1220\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Parsian Kowsar Hotel, Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-6842\" title=\"Parsian Kowsar Hotel. Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel-780x405.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel-705x366.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kowsar-hotel-450x234.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parsian Kowsar Hotel. Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parsian Kowsar Hotel<\/strong> stands on Mellat Boulevard by the riverfront near Si-o-se-pol. It offers a different base from a hotel immediately beside Naqsh-e Jahan. Consider it for riverfront walks and compare the room\u2019s stated view when booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Kowsar+Hotel+Isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View<\/strong> <strong>Kowsar Hotel on Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/parsian-kowsar-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-attar-hotel-isfahan\">3. Attar Hotel Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan.jpg\" alt=\"Attar Hotel Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-54893\" title=\"Attar Hotel Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Attar-Hotel-Isfahan-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attar Hotel Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attar Hotel<\/strong> offers a traditional-style alternative in the Masjed Seyyed area. Compare its room layout and location with your walking plans rather than choosing it on the strength of a long list of leisure facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/khpaSow5syMeN1Bs7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Attar Hotel on Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-the-best-4-star-hotels-in-isfahan\">Central Hotel Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-piroozy-4-star-hotel-in-isfahan\">4. Piroozy Hotel in Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Piroozi-Hotel-in-Isfahan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Piroozy Hotel, Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-72137\" title=\"The Top 22 Hotels in Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Piroozi-Hotel-in-Isfahan-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Piroozi-Hotel-in-Isfahan-1-768x707.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Piroozy Hotel, Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Piroozy Hotel<\/strong>, at Imam Hossein Square, provides a central option for the Chaharbagh and palace-garden area. Its location suits a city-focused itinerary; compare room types and the booked meal plan rather than assuming transfers or extra services are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Piroozy+Hotel+Isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Piroozy Hotel on Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/piroozy-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-ali-qapu-hotel\">5. Ali Qapu Hotel<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ali-Qapu-Hotel-Isfahan.jpg\" alt=\"Ali Qapu Hotel, Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-72138\" title=\"The Top 22 Hotels in Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ali-Qapu-Hotel-Isfahan.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ali-Qapu-Hotel-Isfahan-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ali Qapu Hotel, Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parsian Ali Qapu Hotel<\/strong> serves the Chaharbagh area and riverfront walks. It is a hotel, distinct from Ali Qapu Palace on Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Its listing notes restricted direct car access on the pedestrianised street, so arrange a suitable luggage drop-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Parsian+Ali-Qapu+Hotel\/@32.6493969,51.6676683,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3fbc35ef50ebd261:0x885a1091a756b770!8m2!3d32.6493969!4d51.6676683!16s%2Fg%2F1tf7qm39?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Ali Qapu Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/parsian-ali-qapu-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-safir-hotel-isfahan\">6. Safir Hotel, Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/safir-hotel-isfahan-016.jpg\" alt=\"Safir Hotel Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-63945\" title=\"Safir Hotel Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/safir-hotel-isfahan-016.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/safir-hotel-isfahan-016-780x519.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/safir-hotel-isfahan-016-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/safir-hotel-isfahan-016-706x470.jpg 706w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/safir-hotel-isfahan-016-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safir Hotel Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safir Hotel<\/strong> is on Amadgah Street off Chaharbagh Abbasi, near the Art Bazaar and Abbasi complex. It suits travellers who want that part of the centre as a base. Compare the exact room and rate conditions with nearby alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CWh28GBX6V5opL6u8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Safir Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/safir-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-best-3-star-hotels-in-isfahan\">More Hotels to Compare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-setareh-hotel-isfahan\">7. Setareh Hotel Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Setareh-Hotel-Isfahan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Setareh Hotel, Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-72140\" title=\"The Top 22 Hotels in Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Setareh-Hotel-Isfahan-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Setareh-Hotel-Isfahan-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Setareh-Hotel-Isfahan-1-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setareh Hotel, Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Setareh Hotel<\/strong> is on Hafez Street near Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Consider it when time around the square and bazaar is your main priority. Use the property\u2019s map and room details when comparing it with Chaharbagh-area hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/KrqDjLVG7qVZNtoV9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Setareh Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/setareh-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-safavi-hotel-isfahan\">8. Safavi Hotel Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Safavi-Hotel-Isfahan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Safavi Hotel, Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-72147\" title=\"The Top 22 Hotels in Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Safavi-Hotel-Isfahan-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Safavi-Hotel-Isfahan-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Safavi Hotel, Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safavi Hotel<\/strong> is a modern hotel at the Palestine crossroads, rather than a surviving Safavid-era residence. Its listing includes different room categories, including some without windows, so the precise category matters when comparing rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XoEfuLvFaSzMsGpV9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Safavi Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/safavi-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-parsian-suite-hotel-isfahan\">9. Parsian Suite Hotel Isfahan<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Suite-Hotel-Isfahan.jpg\" alt=\"Parsian Suite Hotel In Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-54896\" style=\"width:780px\" title=\"Parsian Suite Hotel In Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Suite-Hotel-Isfahan.jpg 680w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Suite-Hotel-Isfahan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Suite-Hotel-Isfahan-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parsian Suite Hotel In Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parsian Suite Hotel<\/strong> is at the beginning of Aine Khaneh Boulevard near Si-o-se-pol. It provides a riverfront alternative to the square area. A position beside the river does not guarantee water in the river or a river view from every room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RLVErXuJcVZ3h9kR7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Parsian Suite Hotel on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/parsian-suite-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/chehel-sotoon-palace-in-isfahan\/\">Chehel Sotoon Palace in Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/top-hotels-isfahan\/\">The Top 22 Hotels in Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/top-hotels-isfahan\/\">The Finest Stays in Isfahan: Top 5 and 4 Star Hotels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/naqsh-ejahan-square\/\">Naqsh-e Jahan Square Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/naqsh-ejahan-square\/\">Experiencing the Hues of Naqsh-e Jahan Square<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/115\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meidan Emam, Esfahan.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1397\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Babaie, S. (2007). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranicaonline.org\/articles\/isfahan-x3-mosques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isfahan x. Monuments (3): Mosques. Encyclopaedia Iranica.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Babaie, S. (2007). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranicaonline.org\/articles\/isfahan-x5-bridges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isfahan x. Monuments (5): Bridges. Encyclopaedia Iranica.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Iran. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/visitiran.ir\/attraction\/ali-qapu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ali Qapu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Iran. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/visitiran.ir\/attraction\/hasht-behesht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hasht Behesht<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Iran. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/visitiran.ir\/attraction\/chaharbagh-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chaharbagh School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Iran. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/visitiran.ir\/en\/cuisine\/Khoresh-e-Mast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khoresh-e Mast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IVisitIran. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivisitiran.com\/en\/country_food\/about\/17\/Beryani\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beryani<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/abbasi-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abbasi Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/parsian-kowsar-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parsian Kowsar Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/piroozy-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Piroozy Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/parsian-ali-qapu-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parsian Ali Qapu Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/safir-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safir Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/setareh-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Setareh Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/safavi-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safavi Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OrientTrips. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/parsian-suite-hotel-isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parsian Suite Hotel Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tripadvisor. (n.d.). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g295423-d12879101-Reviews-Attar_Hotel-Isfahan_Isfahan_Province.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attar Hotel, Isfahan<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Isfahan\u2019s historic square, mosques, palaces, bridges and New Julfa, with an introduction to local crafts, food and accommodation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":75145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[306,15717,15780,308,305,15728],"tags":[271,15652,628],"class_list":["post-2235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-accommodation","category-attractions","category-destinations","category-how-to","category-isfahan","tag-isfahan","tag-persia","tag-travel-guide"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Isfahan-Travel-Guide.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2235"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2235\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}