Isfahan Province
Area
340 km2
Capital
Isfahan
Language (s)
Persion
Population
1.908.968
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Main Cities
Isfahan, Najafabad,Kashan, Khomeynishahr,Shahinshahr, Mobarakeh, Falavarjan, Lenjan, Meymeh, Shahreza, Aran-and-Bidgol, Golpayegan, Nain, Semirom, Khansar, Freidan, Natanz, Qamsar, Abyaneh, ZarrinShahr, Ardestan, Fuladshahr, Chadegan, Zavareh
Famous Shopping Centers
Kosar commercial building, commercial city centre
Famous Handicraft (s)
Traditional economy of Isfahan is based on crafts, such as carpet weaving, silk weaving, etching, woodcarving, brocading, inlay, filigree, miniatures, pottery, enamel, metalwork, tattoo turquoise, silver making, tile making and sequins.
Geography
Isfahan province is adjacent to the provinces of Markazi, Semnan, Fars, Kohgilouye, Yazd, Khorasan, Khuzestan, Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari and Lorestan. This province consists of desert, mountain and river attractions and geographically is considered one of the most important regions of the country.
Isfahan is located on the main north–south and east–west routes crossing Iran, and was once one of the largest cities in the world. It flourished from 1050 to 1722, particularly in the 16th century under the Safavid dynasty, when it became the capital of Persia for the second time in its history. Even today, the city retains much of its past glory. It is famous for its Persian–Islamic architecture, with many beautiful boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets. Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan is one of the largest city squares in the world and an outstanding example of Iranian and Islamic architecture. It has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The city also has a wide variety of historic monuments and is known for the paintings, history and architecture.
Situated at 1,590 metres above sea level on the eastern side of the Zagros Mountains, Isfahan has an arid climate. Despite its altitude, Isfahan remains hot during the summer with maximum degree typically around 40 °C. However, with low humidity and moderate temperatures at night, the climate can be very pleasant. During the winter, days are mild while nights can be very cold.
Isfahan is located on the main north–south and east–west routes crossing Iran, and was once one of the largest cities in the world. It flourished from 1050 to 1722, particularly in the 16th century under the Safavid dynasty, when it became the capital of Persia for the second time in its history. Even today, the city retains much of its past glory. It is famous for its Persian–Islamic architecture, with many beautiful boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, mosques, and minarets. Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan is one of the largest city squares in the world and an outstanding example of Iranian and Islamic architecture. It has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The city also has a wide variety of historic monuments and is known for the paintings, history and architecture.
Situated at 1,590 metres above sea level on the eastern side of the Zagros Mountains, Isfahan has an arid climate. Despite its altitude, Isfahan remains hot during the summer with maximum degree typically around 40 °C. However, with low humidity and moderate temperatures at night, the climate can be very pleasant. During the winter, days are mild while nights can be very cold.
Museum (s)
Museum of Decorative Arts and contemporary arts in Isfahan, Museum of handicrafts and traditional arts in Isfahan, ChehelSotounMuseum, Vank CathedralMuseum, Museum of Natural History, Museum of Science and Technology in Education system, Isfahan Water Museum, Museum of martyrs in Isfahan, Slates in Takht-e Fulad, Butterfly garden Museum, National Museum of Kashan
Site Attractions (s)
Seyyed mosque, Sheikh Lotfolah mosque, Qotbehmosque, Ali Gholi Agha mosque, Vank cathedral, Georg church, Takht-e Fulad, Aghabozorg school in Kashan, AaliQapu, Ashraf hall in Isfahan, Boroujerdiha house in Kashan, Chaharbagh school in Isfahan, ChehelSotoun, Kaboutarkhaneh, Isfahan Bazaar, Fin garden, Khajou bridge, HashtBehesht palace in Isfahan, Marbin bridge, MenarJonban, Narin castle in Nain, Sialk hills, Siy-o-se Pol, Imam mosque, Ardestanmosque, Jamemosque in Isfahan, Zavarehmosque, Gavkhooni swamp, Zayandehrood, Abyaneh village
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