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Sightseeing in Isfahan



There are various spots of sightseeing in Isfahan. These attractions of sightseeing in Isfahan include various buildings, religious structures and other historical sights. When you are on a trip to Isfahan always keep in mind that there are various sightseeing attractions in Isfahan and you should maintain an itinerary before going for a trip to Isfahan.

The various attractions of sightseeing in Isfahan include some sights which are must visit spots. Some of these are: Imam Square: This place which is also known as Isfahan Royal Square is a huge open area which was built during the 17th century. Here you would find various mosques and decorative fountains and various bazaars where you would all the items you need to buy.

Chehel Sotun: It is a place which is now a museum of Persian painting and ceramics. It was earlier a place of entertainment for the Kings. This was built by Shah Abbas II and it stands inside a huge park.

Masjed-e Imam Mosque: This is the royal mosque built by Shah Abbas II. It was built by him to complete the central square of Isfahan. It is said that the mosque has 18 million bricks and 472,500 tiles.

Naqsh-e-Jahan Square: It is another important place with which huge historical importance is attached. Surrounding the square are various buildings of Safavid era and it is one of the heritage sites of UNESCO.

Khajou Bridge: It is another important historical site of Isfahan and an equally important sightseeing spot of Isfahan. This bridge was built during the Safvid era and the pavilions in the middle of the bridge were the places where the King and his nobles used to dine together.

Atashgah: It is another important place since it is one of the very few temples of Zoroastrianism. It sits atop a hill and the walls are made of mud bricks and separated by reeds.

Si-o-Se Bridge: It is another sightseeing attraction of Isfahan. The other name of this bridge is the Bridge of 33 Arches. It was also built in the 17th century by Shah Abbas Safavi.

Manar Jamban or Shaking Minarets: It is another interesting spot of sightseeing in Isfahan. The unique thing about it is that if you shake one minaret it sways back and shakes the other minaret.

These and many more tourist spots of Isfahan would surely make your vacation in Isfahan a worth one where your days would be full with visits to these spots of sightseeing in Isfahan.

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