Isfahan in One Day

The best way to spend a day in Isfahan is to head to Meydan Shah. This is a large open square in the centre of Isfahan. Here you can see many landmarks and get to know the people, culture, tastes and art, as well as bargain over prices. You will find a rich mixture of all these things to help you explore Isfahan. You can explore the chahar iwan in the Shah Mosque and see the magnificent dome and the blue and gold glazed tiles on the dome of the Lotfollah Mosque. Do not miss the splendid Ali Qapu Palace, which has retained its glory for a long time. You can also enjoy wonderful panoramic views from the incredibly high talar. Spend the afternoon wandering through Bazar Bozorg to pick up a souvenir or stroll along the way, and watch skilled craftspeople engraving precious metals and wooden objects. In the evening, return to the central square for a cup of local tea. You can watch the fiery orange sky at sunset; after sunset, small lamps light up along the alleys. The scene is truly magical. Bring your camera to take wonderful photographs! Another option for the day, if architecture interests you less and you prefer scenery as a form of recreational sightseeing, is to head to Chahar Bagh Palace. It is a complex very close to Meydan Shah, and the palace features wonderful architectural designs. It houses a small museum, and there is a garden with beautiful scenery around the buildings surrounding the palace. Then head to Chehel Sotoun, a royal palace with 20 columns at the entrance, or Hasht Behesht, another guesthouse with a symmetrical architectural design. It has green spaces that are a haven for amateur photographers. If families or tourists feel tired and want to beat the heat and escape the crowds, they can head to Meydan Shah for dinner and another cup of tea! On the way there, you can stroll along Chahar Bagh Street. If you have more time, head to the three museums along Ostandari Road. Among them is the Natural History Museum, which is not for the faint-hearted, although many tour groups prefer to visit it. Do not let your visit to the museum spoil your peaceful day! If you would like a wonderful evening in Isfahan, there is no better way to relive your memories than to head to Pol Khaju. You can have wonderful tea there and chat with the locals. As you sit, you will feel the rise and fall of the stones on the water, enjoy the sound of flowing water and the orange lamps reflected in it. It is a magical outing that will leave you relaxed and content before returning home.