Chehel Dokhtaran Minaret
Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: Outdoor 7/24
From 23 September To 20 March: Outdoor 7/24
Location
–
Contact
(+98) 31 3772 6869
Price
Free
Ali Mosque Minaret Isfahan
This mosque, next to the Bazar-e Bozorg, has one distinguishing feature: it has an enormous brick minaret that looms over the adjacent square. It may not sport the extravagant tiles of neighboring minarets, but on closer inspection the brickwork is very fine with elaborate patterns traced into the surface. If nothing else, it makes an excellent landmark while trying to navigate the bazaar, especially as it glows like a beacon at sunset.
The surrounding area is full of aged houses with wooden balconies, through which there is an alternative route back to Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq. from the Jameh Mosque.
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Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8 AM – 1 PM
From 23 September To 20 March: 8 AM – 1 PM
Location
Imam Ali Square, Harounieh District
Contact
(+98) –
Price
Free
Shahi Assar Khaneh Museum
The old traditional oil factory known as AssarKhaneh was constructed on the order of Shah Abbas the first in Safavid-era. The dimmed pressing oil factory is not like any ordinary one. It is a traditional oil production factory that used to be ran by camel power.
Oil Production and Its Traditional Process
In the past, to summarize the procedure, dry grains such as cotton, apical, lines, sunflower, poppy, castor, and wild rocket seeds were brought here to be fried and then they were grinded with a grinding stone carried by a camel. After that, the powder was soaked in water. The final procedure was to pour the oil inside a pot which was then placed in special places carved in the walls. These places worked as a refrigerator. The domed structure of the place is actually for the purpose of cooling down the place. On top of that, walls and the ceiling are made of brick for the same purpose.
Fact: camel’s eyes were closed so that they would not get vertigo.
Part of this factory still exist in a specific part of Bazaar in Naqsh-Jahan Square. The area of AssarKhaneh used to be 1800 square meters. Today this number is reduced to 380 square meters.
The factory was big enough for caravans to stay there while taking care of their business. There were also places for their horses to rest.
After climbing down the stairway and passing through a vestibule, a part of the factory area appears. As you walk through the entrance, you have a half view of the factory. Then, you are faced by a dimmed factory with sunlight coming through the ceiling. All kinds of traditional machinery used in the procedure of oil making can be seen there.
There are some statues of men and women to show the procedure of oil making.
The Sanctity of AssarKhaneh
There used to be many oil factory houses and AssarKhaneh around Isfahan but today, this is the only one that has remained.
There have been stories about the sanctity of AssarKhaneh. If the transportation of the big wooden columns of AssarKhaneh in the narrow streets of Isfahan caused some damages in buildings, instead of complaining, people would actually take it as a blessing.
Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: Monday To 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday is closed)
From 23 September To 20 March: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday is closed)
Closing Days in 2019
26 May
4 June
9 September
10 September
27 October
Location
North East of the Naqsh-e Jahan Sq. Bazaar, Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3224 1087
Price
300,000 Rls
Nazhvan Forest Park
This huge park on the outskirts of Esfahan encompasses a large complex of attractions that makes it pleasant The park includes of Birds Garden the Esfahan Aquarium a Sea Shell Museum a Reptile House and a Butterfly Collection Each attraction is charged separately and there is no combined ticket. With a picnic, the wooded park makes a pleasant day’s outing, particularly in autumn when the leaves change color. Other attractions inside the park include a small chairlift over the river, horse-drawn carriages, a miniature train and a water park for kids. A Ladies Garden (8am to sunset) gives a bit of respite for women wanting to avoid unwanted attention, kiosks sell limited snacks, there’s a restaurant in the Birds Park and the grounds are serviced with clean toilet facilities.
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Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8 AM – Sunset
From 23 September To 20 March: 8 AM – Sunset
Location
Olfat St. Sohrevardi Sq. Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3784 0034
Price
Free
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Museum of Decorative Arts
Housed in a building that once served as stables and warehouse to Safavid kings, this small museum contains a fine collection from the Safavid and Qajar periods, including miniatures, glassware, lacquer work, ancient Qurans, calligraphy, ceramics, woodcarvings, traditional costumes, weapons and horse tackle. Among the stars of the show are a fish divination mirror with enamel cartouches, some exquisite beadwork and priceless inlaid boxes. There’s also a display of locks: locksmithing is an ancient trade in Esfahan.
(Source: lonelyplanet.com)
Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM except for Tuesday at 1 PM
From 23 September To 20 March: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM except for Tuesday at 1 PM
Closing Days in 2019
26 May
4 June
9 September
10 September
27 October
Location
Ostandari St. Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3221 8606
Price
150,000 Rls
Isfahan Flower Garden
It was founded in 1997 and now it is considered as a very famous place to visit. Flowers play an important role in Iranian lives. Almost all houses have a flower bed. During spring, summer and fall seasons these flower beds are beautified and ornamented with wonderful flowers.
Roses, in different colors are among most popular flowers. There is a kind of Rose called “the Red Mohammadi flower” which has a wonderful fragrant decorates many flower beds in residential houses. Iranian literature has survived with beauties of flowers Isfahan Municipality, knowing the importance of flowers in Iranian lives has founded this attractive Garden. There are hundreds of flower shops busy in all seasons.
The flower garden’s area is about 5.5 hectares and it is divided to different sections. A nice building is located at the entrance for ticket selling. People can purchase flower seeds and useful pieces of information on flowers from the same building. The garden is fascinatedly decorated and it is a popular place of interest.
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Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8 AM – 8 PM
From 23 September To 20 March: 8 AM – 8 PM
Closing Days in 2019
26 May
9 September
10 September
Location
Salman Farsi St. Bozorgmehr Sq. Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3267 2059
Price
200,000 Rls
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Isfahan Birds Garden
It was founded in 1998 by Isfahan Municipality. It is located in a garden which is about 55000 square meters, located in Najvan Park area, at bank of Zayandeh RoodRiver. The birds’ tent is about 17000 square meters. The tent is situated on 16 moveable pillars. The tent is 32 meters high and birds live under this huge tent.
It is one of the most beautiful places, which is visited by local citizens and domestic tourists. It is an ideal place for children to see birds, local birds and various birds brought from different countries. Natural environment has been provided for birds.
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Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
From 23 September To 20 March: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Closing Days in 2019
26 May
9 September
10 September
Location
Olfat St. Sohrevardi Sq. Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3772 6869
Price
200,000 Rls
Isfahan Aquarium
Overview
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Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8 AM – 10 PM
From 23 September To 20 March: 8 AM – 10 PM
Location
Olfat St. Sohrevardi Sq. Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3778 0013
Price
500,000 Rls
Ateshgah (Zoroastrian Fire Temple)
At the center of the Armenian Quarter, a short walk from Vank Cathedral, this delightful square is a good place to sit and watch the world go by. Other than an arcade of ordinary shops propped up by brick pillars and an elaborate sundial, there’s not much to see or do except sit and enjoy this little haven with the locals.
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Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
From 23 September To 20 March: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closing Days
–
Location
Saremiyeh St. Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3773 1110
Price
150,000 Rls
Honar Gold Bazaar (Bazaar Honar)
A dazzling array of exquisite jewelry is for sale in this bazaar dedicated to gold and gems. The broad arcade and opulent shop windows make it worth a stroll even without the intention to buy.
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Overview
Opening Hours
From 21 March To 22 September: 8:30 AM – 1 PM and 4 PM – 9 PM (Friday is closed)
From 23 September To 20 March: 8:30 AM – 1 PM and 4 PM – 9 PM (Friday is closed)
Closing Days in 2019
26 May
4 June
9 September
10 September
27 October
Location
Chahar Bagh e Abbasi St. Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) 31 3222 5458
Price
Free
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Sofeh Mountain
Sofeh Mountain or kuh-Sofeh is a beautiful and popular mountain located in the south part of Isfahan city. This marvelous mountain is a part of Zagros Mountain and stands at an altitude of 2257 meters (above sea level). Near the park there are some beautiful waterfalls and caves which all make this mountain a wonderful place. There is a great forest park which most of the inhabitants spend a lot of time in. Having cable cabin, bowling hall, playground, restaurant, and also zoological park adds more charm to the park and makes this place one of the greatest attractions of the city.
Isfahan was a sea about 60 to 180 million years ago. Sofeh Mountain is the cause of sedimentation of sea. Jurassic and Cenozoic areas are visible in this mountain. Mount Sofeh consist of three layers of geology respectively which are gray layer, yellow and black layers; the least of which goes back to the Jurassic period about 180 million years ago. At the high side hills of Soffeh Mountain, there are some strong castles which were used for defending. This phenomenon has given a magnificence view to this beautiful city.
The path towards the top of the mountain is very safe and has a mild steep This mountain is only moderately challenging and can be tackled by anyone with a basic level of fitness. It will take approximately 2.5 hours to summit the mountain. There is a pathway up, with benches and springs along the way. Mount Sofeh is very popular with the locals, especially in the evenings when the city lights wash over the skyline. The best place you can still find some peaceful areas around Sofeh especially on the top of the mountain.
Sofeh Mountain is a great destination for nature lovers.
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Qeysarie Bazaar
The gate(portal) of Qeysarie Bazaar was the second structure to be constructed in the northern end of the square in safavid era. This Bazaar connects the old square (Atigh Square) to the new one which is the Naghsh-e Jahan Square and works as a transition element, built for the development of trading and acceleration of economy growth.
On the top of this great gate, as a symbol of the Battle of good and evil, the splendorous mosaic work represents two hunters with human bodies, tiger legs and each aiming an arrow to their dragon tail as a Sagittarius zodiac sign. Historian declare that this was the month that Isfahan was founded.
On the top of the Qeysarie Gate, not so long ago, there used to be structure called ”Nagharehkhaneh”, where music would be played at sunrise and sunset.
In the middle of the portal, there is a painting of Shah Abbas at war with the Uzbeks. Other paintings resemble some hunting frescos painted by European artists. Unfortunately, too much direct sun light along with humid condition have caused some colours of the paintings to fade.
The famous Persian Moaragh mosaic tilework can be seen on the portal and the sides of the corridors. There is a poem from, Sa’di, the famous Persian poet written on the side walls. Each couplet on each side, facing the other.
The grand Bazaar of Isfahan, itself is a complete covered town. Each part of this Bazaar including; cross roads which are called Char-Su (four directions), Caravansaries with rectangular shaped open courtyards and smaller places similar to caravansaries, called Timcheh have certain specifications.
Overview
Opening Hours
Qeysarie Gate: Outdoor 7/24
Location
Qeysarie Bazaar: From Atigh Square To Naghsh-e Jahan Square
Qeysarie Gate: North side of Naghsh-e Jahan Sq, Isfahan, Iran
Contact
(+98) –
Price
Free
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