Esfahan Journals

Esfahan, Nesf-e Jahan

A July 1995 trip to Esfahan by Esteeve

Quote: Esfahan is a beautiful city that lies along the Zayand-e River and is perhaps most famous for its stunning 17th century mosques that are covered from top to bottom with intricately designed and crafted ceramic tiles, many being turquoise blue. Esfahan was the seat of power for the Safavid Dynasty.

Esfahan, Nesf-e Jahan

Overview

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There are several things one may do all in one day. It is probably best to begin in Meidun-e Emam a.k.a. Meidun-e Naqshe Jahan (Picture of the World Square) around which you will find the following: -Masjed-e Emam -Kakh-e Ali Ghapu -Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah Interwoven into this complex is a wonderful bazaar where one will walk past the various sections dedicated to carpet sellers, gold and silversmiths, jewelers, and just about anything else you might imagine finding in a bazaar. Other things you might look for are Iranian pistachio candy, the best of which is made in Esfahan. It is delicious and is worth picking up few packages to bring home. E...Read More

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Hotel-e Jolfa

Hotel

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This hotel lies amidst the Armenian quarter of Esfahan, which is located just south of the Zayande River. The area is called Jolfa and houses a large Christian Armenian population. The hotel is on the same street as the Cathedral. The accommodations are not extravagant but for a room and a bath (and pedestal toilet) the cost was US$10. The proprietors of the hotel were extremely kind and quite welcoming. There is an in-house restaurant though I cannot recall exactly what its hours of operation were. We settled on this hotel, as others closer to the center of the city were either full or charging exorbitant prices for foreigners. Foreigners and Iranians are charged different rates - Iranians...Read More

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Hotel-e Jolfa

Esfahan, Iran
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