Esfahan holidays in Iran


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What to see in Esfahan
Grand Bazaar
A maze of vaulted corridors and alleyways, this sprawling covered market is one of the country’s oldest and most fascinating, with some parts dating back over a 1,000 years. This means that there’s plenty of architectural note inside, including elegant domed ceilings perforated with small holes, shedding light on the crowds below. The bazaar is set right in the centre of the action, accessed by a grand and intricately tiled main gateway and linking Naqsh-e Jahan Square with the Jameh Mosque. This is a fine place to pick up some wares from the city’s celebrated artisans, and you’ll find weavers, iron workers and artists among the enticing displays of spices, nuts and sweet goods.Naghsh-e Jahan Square
A vast space stuffed full of architectural wonders and centered around a series of gardens and elegant fountains, this is one of the largest squares in the world, at 512m long and 163m wide. Designed in the 17th century under the supervision of Safavid ruler, Shah Abbas the Great, it was built to demonstrate Esfahan’s might and cultural superiority at a time when the city reigned as the capital of the Persian Empire. It contains some of the country’s finest buildings, including the unparalleled Shah Mosque. The square is pedestrianised, so the only transport to disturb you is that of horse-drawn carriages, bicycles and the odd electric cart, leaving you free to soak up the square’s atmosphere – most magical at sunset when the minarets and domes are lit up by the dying sun.Shah Mosque
Jameh Mosque
Located to the north of the Grand Bazaar, and dating back to the 8th Century, Jameh has undergone several remodels over the years, and showcases the best of Islamic architecture and design from the Seljuks to the Safavids – all delicate glazed mosaics, finely carved columns, and geometric perfection. Still functioning as a place of worship, this is the biggest mosque in Iran and it’s crowned by two Seljuk brick domes which have survived intact from the 11th century.Si o Seh Pol
Built at the beginning of the 17th century under the Safavid era, the Si o Seh Pol Bridge is one of Esfahan’s most recognisable landmarks. It’s name means ‘33’, after the 33 perfectly symmetrical arches that stretch 300m across the Zayandeh River. You can appreciate the bridge’s beauty from one of the riverside teahouses – it’s especially magical when lit up after dark.Our top Iran Holiday
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