Isfahan travel guide
3-days trip to Isfahan
Isfahan is as beautiful as the hand-woven carpets by the artist women that engross you whenever you are looking at it because of its beauty. In this article, we are going to offer you a 5-day trip to the beautiful city of Isfahan. Stay with us. They have said repeatedly about Isfahan, and we have heard many interesting stories about this city, but touching and seeing the realities with your own eyes is quite a different story. During This 5-day trip to Isfahan (especially in New Year) tries to cover many places, but it should be noted that the places that are mentioned in this article are not the only attractions of Isfahan. We tried to introduce you some important sites according to the time, place and selection, but you can change the location by your own choice.Cultural Isfahan travel guide
First day:
Considering that our journey starts since the beginning of the first day, we are going to introduce you our suggestion in this Isfahan travel guide.Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naghsh-e Jahan Sq. in Isfahan
Chehel Sotoun

Chehel Sotoun in Isfahan, center of Iran
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History was launched in one of the ancient monuments of the Timurid era in 1988. The museum halls includes invertebrate animal, Vertebrates animals, botany hall, geology hall, natural geography and maps hall. Do not miss seeing this fabulous museum.Qazvinis' House
Distance from Natural History Museum: 30 min walk, 11 to 14 minutes drive This building, which remained from the Nasir al-Din Shah era, was used for residence purpose until 1971 and is called the Qazvinis’ House. Architecture, entrances, courtyards, halls, sash windows, moldings and other beauties of Qazvinis’ house surprise all the visitors. We offer you to spend time visiting and walking on the Khajoo bridge and Si-o-seh pol. Of course, if the water flow in the Zayanderud, it will multiply the pleasure of our night walking.Si-o-seh pol

Si-o-seh pol in Isfahan, Iran
Khaju Bridge
Khaju Bridge with 24 opening was built on the East side of Zayanderud River. It is said that this bridge was built in 1681, during the reign of Shah Abbas II. In the middle of the bridge, there was a building that was constructed for temporary accommodation of the Safavid Shah and his family. In the corners of the east side of the bridge, there are two stone lions that are the symbol of Bakhtiari Army that guard Zayanderud River and Isfahan against enemies.Second day in Isfahan:
Hasht Behesht Mansion
The beautiful mansion of the Hasht Behesht is considered to be among the most beautiful places in all respects. The magnificence of this mansion cannot be described, and you should see it with your own eyes. Many poets and tourists who traveled to Isfahan have named this place and described its beauty in their poems and travelogues. Hasht Behesht Mansion was completed in 1701 in coincidence with the third year of the reign of King Soleyman Safavi. This palace is an excellent example of the resident place of Safavid dynasty.Chaharbagh Street
Chahar Bagh Abbasi is one of the city's historic streets that is located between “Darvaze Dolat” and Si-o-seh pol. The street was designed in Shah Abbas I era. This is actually a collection of several other places that are called Chahar Bagh. Chahar-bagh Abbasi and Chahar-bagh Bala were built after the determination of Isfahan as the capital city of Iran in Shah Abbas I era. Chahar-Bagh Payeen was built by Reza Shah Pahlavi with the same design of Safavid era. Chahar Bagh Abbasi starts from Si-o-seh pol and extends to the north of the city and The Chahar-Bagh Bala also starts from Si-o-seh pol and continues to the south of the city to Shiraz Gate. In fact, Si-o-seh pol connects the main street of Chahar-Bagh Bala and Chahar Bagh Abbasi together. Chahar-Bagh Payeen is also built along the Chahar Bagh Abbasi toward the north side of the city. Do not miss the pleasant stroll in the Chahar Bagh garden. If you are not going back to hotel for lunch,in this Isfahan travel guide we can suggest you using the traditional restaurants nearby.Churches:
Our other next Suggestion in our Isfahan travel guide are three churches that are all near each other. Vank Church, Bethlehem church, the Church of Holy Georg and the Virgin Mary. You can choose to visit one of the churches according to taste and the time and postpone visiting the other churches to the next few days. Everything depends on your planning.Vank Cathedral
Distance from Chahar Bagh Street: 16 to 22 minutes’ drive Vank Church is one of the most spectacular religious sites of Christians in Iran. In addition to specific architectural style and spectacular paintings, this church is keeping unique manuscripts and many other precious art crafts in its museum. The main courtyard of the Vank Church are made of the Bell House, Library, Museum, Clock Tower, rooms for accommodation of bishops and priests as well as community halls and Printing house that all have a total area of over 8731 square meters. The interior church plan is an example of Armenian architecture, but its exterior is in the style of Iranian architecture, and because of this, the church displays the elaborate compilation of two architectural styles. The first books published in Iran have been dedicated to the efforts of the Golfaists. Iran's first printing press was founded by the religious leader of the Church of Vank, Khachaterur Varpat Dasaritsy and the students of the Wider in Church of Vank.Bethlehem Church
The distance from Chahar Bagh Street: 31 minutes walking, 13 minutes by car Distance from Vank Cathedral: 4 minutes’ walk The church is built in Safavid era and is part of the national heritage of Iran. The Interior and exterior painting are unique.Church of Virgin Mary
Distance from Chahar Bagh Street: 31 min walk, 9 to 11 minute driving Distance from Bethlehem Church: 1 minute walk Virgin Mary church also dates back to the Safavid era and is considered as the oldest churches in Isfahan. Church of the Virgin Mary is also located next to the Hakob building.Church of Holy Georg
Distance from Chahar Bagh Street: 14 to 16 minutes’ drive Distance from Mary Church: 7 to 9 minutes’ walk The church is famous for the sacred stones that Shah Abbas ordered them to be imported in the country.Flowers Garden
flowers Garden that is located on the southeastern edge of Bozorgmehr Square edge and adjacent to Zayanderud river includes rock garden, herb garden, rose garden, fountains, a pond, an outdoor amphitheater, a hedge, Iranian carpet Flower and so on.Sofeh Mountain

Sofe Mountain in Isfahan, Iran