Isfahan

This year UNESCO named Rio de Janeiro the world capital of architecture in 2020, making it the first city to ever receive such a title. If such a prize existed 400 years ago, Iran’s Isfahan would surely be named the winner. With architectural gems demonstrating Islamic, Christian and traditional Persian styles, Isfahan’s history and diversity will amaze travellers.

In this article, I give you numerous tips to organize your stay in Isfahan and enjoy all its attractions in the best possible way.

Isfahan or “Nesf-e Jahan” as Iranians call it (which literally means “Half of the World”), is on every traveler’s must-visit list. The vote is in, Iranians and foreign tourists alike recommend traveling to Isfahan. Stuffed to the brim with historical attractions, breathtaking mosques, ancient bridges, Persian gardens, wild and windy bazaars, and ornate palaces, you can’t miss a trip to Isfahan.

The hospitality industry in Iran is growing rapidly and every effort is being made by local business owners and the government alike to attract more and more visitors yearly. This influx in the industry has meant that many cheap hotels across Iran are springing up!