Isfahan half of the world

Isfahan is a city in the center of Iran.

Isfahan has been one of the largest and the busiest city for hundred years

Persian people call Isfahan “nesf-e-jahan” or  “half of the world “

Here are some point of interest in Isfahan and reasons why Persian people call it

“half of the world”

 

Naghshe jahan square

(Also known as the shah square or the Imam square )

You can see the shah mosque on the south side of square, ali qapu palace on the west side, sheikh lotf Allah mosque on the east side and the Qeysarie gate on the north which opens to grand bazaar of Isfahan.

All of these buildings are from safavid era.

The Maiden was where the Shah and the people met.

Since Isfahan was a vital stop along the Silk Road the square was a busy arena of entertainment and business, exchanged between people from all corners of the world.

Nowadays Naghshe jahan is an important historical site, and one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites

Naghshe jahan square view from ali qapu terrace

 

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