Location: Esfahan
Top Things to do in Esfahan
Things to do in Esfahan, Isfahan Province: The Best Historic Sites
Isfahan (Persian: اصفهان, translit. Esfahān [esfæˈhɒːn] ( listen)), historically also rendered in English as Ispahan, Sepahan, Esfahan or Hispahan, is the capital of Isfahan Province in Iran, located about 340 kilometres (211 miles) south of Tehran.
Restaurants in Esfahan
1. Naqsh-e Jahan Square
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5.0 based on 2,160 reviews
Reviewed By DominicDeBurca - Dunmore East, Ireland
Definitely one of the highlights of my entire Iranian itinerary. Just loved this place and the wonderful atmosphere (particularly at night) when a lot of local families come to socialize and have outdoor picnics or take a ride around the square in one of the many horse-drawn carriages.
2. Houyeh Village
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By mohammadrezamokhtari - Tehran, Iran
Love to spend some time far from cars and tall bulidings? You may need to spend a day or two in Houyeh village. Houyeh is located near Isfahan city center ( about 20 minutes by car) and benefits from several cultural and natural attractions. Zayandehrood river passes through Houyeh during its way towards Isfahan. There are also seven pigeon towers with more than 200 years of age. These buildings were built by local farmers centuries ago in order to collect pigeon feces which is proved as an effective organic fertilizer. Houyeh is also well-renowned for its traditional,religious ceremony called "Ta'zeeyeh" which is held in Moharram (the first month of the year in arabic lunar calendar) every year. This is a religious ceremony to show and rememeber how Imam Hussein and his family were killed by enemy troops in Karbala more than one thousand years ago. In recent years, a Zurkhaneh (a special place for doing Iranian traditional sport) has been built in the village, and it is worthwhile to spend some time in the evening at Zurkhaneh watching Houyeh's people performing some unique sport activities. After spending about half a day in the village, you may feel a bit hungry. Well, do not worry! Houyeh's women are famous for their cooking! You will be hosted by a local family and will enjoy a healthy, traditional food which is cooked with fresh and mostly organic ingredients. That's it! Enjoy your stay at Houyeh village:)
3. Mollabashi House
4. Chehel Sotoun
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By rasoolzabihi91 - Isfahan, Iran
Beautiful garden, breathtaking paintings & wonderful architecture has made this palace one of the nicest one in Isfahan.
5. Lonban Mosque
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Lonban one of the oldest quarters of Isfahan,is famous for its mosque.Its current structure is rebuilt in the contemporary era,but some of the plaster works and paintings are from the Safavidage.Some of the inscriptions on the portalare the art works of MohammadReza Emami.Besides there is an extraordinary woodenminbar which is one of the most exquisite artworks from the time of the Safavid dynasty
6. Safavi House
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Ashkanghanei
The best place for those interested in architecture and design A lively and attractive environment With galleries and cultural and art stores
7. Atashgah - Zoroastrian Fire Temple
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4.0 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By kemal_the_sonofwind - Istanbul, Turkey
We walked up there,it was lovely and interesting place to see.Nice view of Isfahan.As some of the restaurant were closed we have a wrapped shaurma and enjoyed the walk to the mountain.
8. Sarban Minaret
9. Amin's House
10. Chahar Bagh Theological School
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Chahar Bagh school(Madreseye Chahar Bagh,also known as Shah school,is a 17-18th century cultural complex in Isfahan. The compound was built during the time ofSoltan Hossein, a Safavid king, to serve as a theological and clerical school to train those who were interested in such sciencesThe dome and the greater part of the walls are covered in bright yellow bricks which give a feeling of lightness
