Persians once called Isfahan “Nesf-e Jahan” — half the world. The Safavid capital still dazzles with turquoise domes, arcaded bridges over the Zayandeh River and one of the largest city squares on Earth, Naqsh-e Jahan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Shah (Imam) Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Ali Qapu Palace terrace at sunset
- Si-o-se-pol and Khaju bridges by night
- Vank Cathedral in the Armenian quarter of New Julfa
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