Isfahan, Iran
Welcome to Isfahan, where history, culture, and stunning architecture come together to create a truly enchanting experience for every visitor
Population
With a population of around 2,220,000, Isfahan ranks as the third-most populous city in Iran, following Tehran and Mashhad, and is the second-largest metropolitan area in the country.
Climate
Isfahan, situated at 1,590 meters above sea level in the Zagros Mountains, experiences a cold desert climate with hot summers and cool, sometimes very cold winters. Despite its altitude, the city remains hot in summer, with a relatively low annual precipitation of 125 millimeters, contributing to an extremely dry climate.
Points of Interest
Isfahan holds many iconic landmarks such as Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Shah Mosque, Jameh Mosque, and Ali Qapu Palace
Points of Interest
Isfahan Fun Facts
Dive into Isfahan's fun facts, a mix of history, culture, and surprising details that make it special.
Half of the World
Isfahan has thousands of historical monuments leading to the saying “Esfahān nesf-e-jahān ast” (Isfahan is half of the world)
Historical
Isfahan was a religious and ethnically diverse city, even considered to be one of the largest cities in the world at one point. Ranked among places such as Athens, Rome, London, Paris, and Istanbul
Fire Temple
Home to the fire temple of Isfahan, which is dedicated to the Zoroastrian faith and is an important pilgrimage site for Zoroastrians
Chehel Souton
The name of the palace directly translates to “40 columns”, but only features 20 columns. When reflected against the pool, 40 columns are showcased
Nickname
Isfahan is often referred to as the Florence of Iran
Capital
Under the Safavid dynasty, Isfahan became the capital of Persia, for the second time in its history, under Shah Abbas the Great.