Isfahan (Esfahan), Iran


Introduction

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Introduction

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Introduction:

It is not well known when exactly Isfahan was first established as a city. But, it is known that its origins go back more than fifteen hundred years. Over the centuries, this city has played many roles. It has always been a beautiful place to live in, an important center of commerce, and the capital of the old Persia for many years. Isfahan is known for its beautiful arts, from its world famous Persian rugs, to handcrafts and other unique products.

Isfahan, currently the second largest city (after Tehran) in Iran, is located in the center of the country. A river, Zayandeh Rood (life giving river), runs through the city, giving the city and its millions of residents more life. Its relatively mild climate changes with the four seasons fairly closely. Summers are not too hot, and winters not very cold. Above all, the weather is not humid. The total annual percipitation rarely exceeds five inches.

Many visitors believe Isfahan is the most beautiful city in Iran. Its many green trees and flower gardens, the beautiful and very long walkways along the Zayandeh Rood, and its many historic places attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from other Iranian cities as well as other countries every year. Isfahan has so much to offer. No wonder it is called Nesfe Jahan, meaning half of the world. Let us visit some of the more favorite places in Isfahan. You decide where to visit first.

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