Isfahan is an ancient city in the center of Iran. This city is in the center of Isfahan province and also in the center of Isfahan city many monuments are sited. Isfahan is the third largest Iranian city after Tehran and Mashhad and the third most populous Iranian city after Tehran and Mashhad.

It is the third largest city after Tehran and Mashhad. Isfahan became the capital of Iran in Seljuk era for second time which was a flourishing time for it. Even today, the city has retained much of its former glory. There are numerous monuments in the city, and old houses in Isfahan, some of which are registered as UNESCO's historical heritage. Isfahan was selected as the cultural capital of the Islamic world in 2006 and as the capital of culture and civilization of Islamic religion in Iran. The city is known for its beautiful Islamic architecture and many beautiful boulevards, bridges, palaces, mosques and unique minarets. This has made Isfahan full of Iranian culture which earned a nick name as the Nesfe-jahan (Half of the world). The Naqshe-Jahan Square is one of the largest squares in the world and it is a prominent example of Islamic architecture registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Weather

Isfahan is located in a semi-desert area in central Iran, alongside Zayandehrood River, which originates from the central mountains of Iran, it flows into the Gavkhuni marsh and it is one of the tourist, cultural and economic centers of Iran. Zayandehrood River is the largest river in the central plateau of Iran. It originates from the central mountains of Iran and passes through Isfahan. The forested area is also one of the best zones of Zayandehrood River. Other natural areas of Isfahan include the mountain of Kolah Ghazi and the mountain of Safa. The Judge's Hat mount (Kolah Qazi mount) area is a national park called the kolaqazi’s National Park, which is home to many animals such as horse, mackerel, goat, deer and eagle.

The climate of Isfahan city in the north and east is affected by the desert region and in the south it enjoys cooler air due to the mountains of Safa. Isfahan's climate is generally temperate and dry, with relatively little rainfall and snow. The maximum temperature in summer is 40 ° C, which creates hot and dry summers.

Park and green space

Isfahan has 3,700 hectares (2 million square meters) of urban green space that has the highest per capita level of metropolitan areas in Iran with a per square meter of green space. The amount of this per capita will also increase to 2 m 7 by the year, which should be increased due to environmental pollutants in Isfahan. The gardens beside and overlooking Zayandehrood beach, also known as coastal gardens, are among the most important green spaces in Isfahan. It is delightful to stay at tourist hote in Isfahan such as a luxury house accommodation in Isfahan and then take a wlak to the nature. The most beautiful and unique green area of Isfahan is the Najwan forest located west of Isfahan and next to Zayandehrood River. The names of some coastal and non-coastal gardens are as follows:

Beach Gardens: Najwan, Saadi, Zayandehrood, Koodak, Nation, Mirror House, Waterfall, Qadir and Flower Garden. Offshore Gardens: Ghalmestan, Naqshw-Jahan, Moshtagh, Fadak Gardens and Imam Reza Park. 

Historic Attractions

Isfahan is full of artistic and historical artifacts such as Naqsh-e Jahan Square, King Mosque, Thirty-Three Bridges (Si-o-se pol), Khaju Bridge, Marnan Bridge, Jame Mosque, Sayyed Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Monarjonban, Pigeon Tower, Chahar Bagh Abbasi Passway, tower Square, Palacees of the Cheleston, Isfahan Atashgah mountain, Aali Qapu Palace, Eight Paradise Palace (Hasht Behest), Vank Church, Ali qoli Agha complex, Chahar Bagh School and Abbasi Khan House Hotel in Isfahan that is located in Khorasgan region, Imamzadeh Abu al-Abbas (Khorasgan) and etc.

Bridges

Wooden Bridge (pole Choobi), Shahrestan Bridge, Maran Bridge, Si-o-se pol or Allah Verdikhan Bridge, Khaju Bridge and more.

Markets

Isfahan grand Market, Isfahan bazarecheh, Safavi Market or Sultanate Market, King's Market or Long Market in Dashtasht Market, Bidabad Market, Twine Market, Goose Market, Popular Markets around Naqshe-Jahan Square: Art Market, gold Market, Mesgaran Market, Kolahdoozan Market, Qali Market And the blacksmith market.

Museums

Isfahan is famous for having various museums and valuable ones, among which are the following museums:

Isfahan Decorative Arts and Contemporary Art Treasures

Isfahan Museum of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts

Forty Columns (Cehel-Sotoun) Museum Palace

Vank Church Museum

Museum of Natural History

Isfahan Museum of Science and Technology Education

Isfahan Water Museum

Isfahan Martyrs Museum

The Treasures of Inscriptions on stone of Takhte-foolad

Butterfly Museum Garden