In Persian Isfahan, the capital of the province with the same name is known as "Nesf-e-Jahan" which translates to half the world, it is an ancient town that was also the capital of Persia for many years. Today it would be one of the main destinations of the country with a number of hotels catering to foreign visitors and a bustling city life that is easily accessible to visitors. I stayed at the Iran Hotel (http://iranhotel.biz/) that was managed by Iranian Canadians having returned home. I was traveling alone, however received a family room catering for 5... Breakfast was served and had fresh bread, cheese, vegetables and fruits.
The city itself is rather walkable, and majority of sights are within walking distance. There are buses that run for a very low cost to some further destinations in the outskirts of the town as well.
This is one of the friendliest and most beautiful multi-million cities I have visited in the world (4m+, population of the metro area). I travelled here by bus from Teheran, a cheap and comfortable trip that you may see pictures from in a separate post. Below are my impressions from Isfahan!
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The Bazaar of Isfahan, near the Naqsh-e Jahan Square
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| Blue ceramics for sale, the Bazar of Isfahan - Iran |
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| Naqsh-e Jahan Square Isfahan - Iran |
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| Abbasi Great Mosque Isfahan - Iran |
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| Abbasi Great Mosque Isfahan - Iran |
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| Abbasi Great Mosque Isfahan - Iran |
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| Abbasi Great Mosque Isfahan - Iran |
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| Abbasi Great Mosque Isfahan - Iran |
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| Isfahan - Iran |
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| For sale in the bazaar, Isfahan - Iran |
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Walking within the Bazaar, Isfahan - Iran
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| The Abbasi hotel, the largest and probably most famous hotel in Isfahan |
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| Ash, a typical Persian Noodle soup, here served at the Abbasi Hotel, Isfahan - Iran |
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| Si-o-Se Pol Bridge, Isfahan - Iran |
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| Si-o-Se Pol Bridge, Isfahan - Iran |
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| Si-o-Se Pol Bridge, Isfahan - Iran |
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| Naqsh-e Jahan Square at night, Isfahan - Iran |
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What would probably be the most famous dish of Isfahan? This is it, Beryan, made of sheet meat and lung, very hearty and pretty tasty! Isfahan - Iran
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What would probably be the most famous dish of Isfahan? This is it, Beryan, made of sheet meat and lung, very hearty and pretty tasty! Isfahan - Iran
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| Armenian Quarters, Jolfa, Isfahan - Iran |
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