Esfahan – The most beautiful city in the world
It’s not popular, but Esfahan is a beautiful city.
Located in Iran, Esfahan is the unknown pearl of the Middle East and the most beautiful city in the world.
For everyone going to Iran, Esfahan is a certain stop, and it’s one of the places that you will remember for a long time.Forget Paris, Esfahan is the most beautiful city in the world.
The Persians called it “Nesf-e-Jahan”, meaning “Half World”. From 1592 to 1722, Esfahan was the Capital of Persia.
Esfahan got so much to offer so you can easily spend a week if not more there.
The city covered with beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square.
This mosque is dating back to 1629. It is regarded as one of the
masterpieces of Persian architecture and an excellent example of Islamic
era architecture of Iran. The Shah Mosque of Isfahan is one of the
everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran and become one of
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and finished in 1619. The
mosque is an architectural masterpiece from the Safavid era. This mosque
also considered to be the most beautiful in Iran.
On the back side of the square is one of the biggest bazaars in the
middle east. I got lost there few times but found one of the coolest
small restaurants I have ever been to.
I got stuck in this tiny restaurants for hours, where every local wanted
to buy me a cup of tea and to discuss everything from who´s the best
player between Messi and Ronaldo. It’s the meaning of life in the west
view on Iran.
The bridge date back 1602, and become popular hangout place for local
people. There is a big park on the south side of the bridge, -a great
place to do watching people around or hide under a tree reading a book
when it’s getting to warm during the day. Some young locals will almost
certain come by and try to practice their English.
Esfahan is a perfect city to just walk around the small streets and
alleys. They’re interesting sights everywhere. Also, a big opportunity
and chance that locals will treat you with some cups of tea. I’ll
recommend you to say yes! The locals in Iran is by far, some of the
friendliest and welcoming people on earth.
A good place to go for lunch is around the Christian part of the city, there’re a few good coffee shops and restaurant there.
There’s also an interesting Christian museum next to the Cathedral,
which displayed historical artifacts who tell the story of Christians in
Iran.
Additional info about Esfahan
Money/Price.
1usd – 29.592Rial in Bank Exchange.1usd – 32.000Rial in Private Money Exchange.
Iran got a very high inflation. So things are much cheaper for
foreigners when exchanging USD/EURO to Rial then the locals when they
pay with their local currency from their Salary.
1L Bottle of water – 5000 Rial
0.33L Coke/Pepsi – 15.000 Rial
Meal in a local restaurant – 70.000 – 100.000 Rial
Meal in a good restaurant – 270.000 Rial
Hamburger meal with fries and drink – 178.000 Rial
Coffee in a coffee chain – 50.000 Rial
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) – 90.000 Rial
Beer local 0.5L can – NO alcohol in Iran…. At least not legally.
Gasoline (1 liter) – 1000!!
There’s no ATM in Iran (yet) but that change fast now that the sanctions get lifted.
The only way to get money in Iran is to carry USD or Euro to
exchange. If you don’t want to carry a big amount of cash changes a big
amount of the cash your carry with you, go to any Iran bank and get a
PRE-PAID Iranian bank card.
These cards have no service fee and surcharge and you get an exact
amount of money you put in a card. Then you can withdraw money from any
of the 10.000 ATMs around the country, and you can pay with your card in
any shops and restaurants.
It takes less than 10min to get the card.
When changing money go to a Private Money Exchange, they are normally
everywhere in the center. The always got the daily exchange rate on
display in the window.
They are CLOSED on Fridays!
Saftey.
Esfahan is completely safe for travelers and single female travelers,in fact, Esfahan it’s safer than any of the big cities in Europe like
London, Berlin, Oslo etc. Even after dark Esfahan is 100% safe.
Accommodation.
Amir Kabir Hotel.Sleep on the floor: IRR200,000; Dorm bed: IRR250,000; Single: IRR400,000 Double: US$20. Wifi
The by far most popular place for foreign backpackers to stay, the
place in not really clean, but got a small garden where its good to hang
out when it’s getting too warm to walk around.
Every taxi driver knows this place.
Mihan Hostel.
Same prices as Amir Kabir, but a lot cleaner and very close to Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
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18 Comments
I did visit Shiraz and Yazd,
when i traveld around in Iran, but unfortunately i did not have that
much time in that area, i did spend 6weeks togheter in Iran and i had a
amazing time:)
I hope i can visit Iran agian soon.
Christian
its my plesure
i recomend Tabriz to you
i hope that you like there and GOOD LUCK!!!
countries in the world, Tabriz was the first city I visited in Iran when
I took the bus from Armenia, I enjoyed Tabriz, I did spend 5days there.
Christian
times here, hope to see u more around specially Tabriz. and about being
closed on Friday well Friday is a holy day in Islamic calendar (Hijri)
and as long as Islam has been around in the country (say like 1300
years) it is the weekend. like Sunday elsewhere. no need to be surprised
if you travel to iran again, i would like to invite you in tehran.
good luck
I will hopefully be in Iran again this winter
it is so nice and proud for me you visited my country and my city Isfahan
hope to meet you in Iran ,
i do hiking and trekking in many places in Iran , so this time you should visit some untouchable places
I’m so happy that you liked iran
Its my plesure to travel together and I will happy if you be my guest in tehran
I’m happy you liked my country.
I’m Iranian and I love Iran. I live in Mashhad. Mashhad is popular for
(Imam Reza) holly shrine. I hope you visit my city and enjoy it. I’m
waiting for your pictures and notes about your journey to Iran.
back to Iran again very soon. I did visit Mashhad last time i was in
Iran, but i did unfortunately not have enough time there;/
city we suggest, you say “I visited” good for you (I guess you have an
exciting life). But I bet there are still many fantastic places in Iran
that you’ve never seen them. ّ
We’re looking forward to meeting you in Iran
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