Isfahan Attractions - Must See in Isfahan
Here, you can find the list of top Isfahan attractions that must be seen during your travels there. The Isfahan attractions are among Iran’s Top Attractions. The top list of these tourist places with complete information is posted here; you can read them and add anyone you are interested in to your Iran itinerary.
List of Top Isfahan Attractions + info & images
Here, we present a list of the Best Isfahan tourist attractions; by clicking on each one, you can see complete information, including attraction tourist information, photo gallery, address, opening hours, recommended time to spend, and nearby restaurants and hotels to attraction.
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All Things to Know about Isfahan Attractions
The city of Isfahan is one of Iran’s main tourist hubs, and it is included in most of Iran’s travel itineraries. This city is one of the historical cities of Iran and is full of attractions. Naqsh Jahan Square, which is UNESCO-registered, is one of the main attractions of this city, which you should include in your list of places to visit in Isfahan.
The Naqsh Jahan complex includes the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace, Imam Mosque, and the Qeysarie traditional bazaar. Apart from the architecture of these mosques and palaces, which are unique for taking pictures, the square is full of handicraft shops, local sweets, traditional clothes, and Iranian accessories.
Try unique restaurants and coffee shops such as Naqsh Jahan Restaurant, Azadegan Tea House, and Qeysarie coffee shop. Qeysarie Coffee Shop is located on the roof of Qeysarie Bazaar, and you will have a unique view from the top of the entire Naqsh Jahan Square.
At a short walking distance from Naqsh Jahan Square, you can see Hasht Behesht Palace, Chehel Sotoun Palace, Isfahan Music Museum, and Mollabashi Historical House.
One of the other attractions of Isfahan is the Vank Church, which is located in the Armenian neighborhood of Jolfa, which is an attraction in itself. Full of small cafes, stylish restaurants, and small antique shops. Walking in the Jolfa neighborhood with the smell of Armenian coffee is a beautiful memory of Isfahan.
Put Monar Jonban, Bird Garden, and Si-O Seh Pol Bridge among the top things to do on the Isfahan List.
One of the good things about Isfahan is the boutique hotels in this city; staying in them is considered an attraction in itself. Traditional houses with modern facilities and new architectural reconstruction combined with each city’s traditional decoration are one option for traveling to Iran. Fortunately, the number of these boutique hotels is vast, and most of them are close to the historical context and main attractions of Isfahan. You can choose one of these hotels based on your budget.
Top Attractions around Isfahan
Apart from the sights of Isfahan city, there is a list of sights around this city that you can visit by driving for a few hours. The variety of these attractions is vast. Here, we introduce some of the best. If you want to see any of them, contact our tour operators and add your favorite attraction to your itinerary.
Note that some of these attractions are seasonal, and you should choose them according to the time of your trip, such as the Fereydon Shahr Ski Resort in winter or the Varzaneh Desert in autumn and spring.
1- Zayandeh Rood Recreational Village. It is located 131 km from Isfahan city, which is 1 hour and 50 minutes by car. This beautiful village is one of the summer destinations. It has beautiful nature and unique tourism facilities.
Tourism facilities such as:
Apartment villas, boating, fishing, horse riding club, cable car, cycling track, sports fields for football-basketball-volleyball and tennis, several stylish restaurants, commercial complexes and gardens full of fruits.
2- Varzaneh desert. It is located 107 km from Isfahan, which is 1 hour and 30 minutes by car. It is one of the tourist destinations around Isfahan in autumn and winter.
Varzaneh desert facilities:
Camel riding, offroad, motorcycle riding, night photography, camping, stargazing and motorcycle riding.