Isfahan, Iran | The Ultimate City Walk Guide

Name: Si-o-Se Pol Bridge
Rating: 4.6

Isfahan isn’t just "Half the World" (as Persians say)—it’s Asia’s most romantic city and a pedestrian’s dream, with tree-lined boulevards connecting every major landmark. 📍 Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Imam Square) (Don’t confuse it with the square near Jameh Mosque!) 🕌 Architectural Marvels: Shah Mosque: Turquoise domes & mind-blowing acoustics. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque: Sunset turns its tiles to liquid gold. Ali Qapu Palace: Rooftop café with bird’s-eye views of the square. ☕ Azadegan Tea House: Antique-covered walls + saffron tea. 🏰 Palaces & History Chehel Sotoun (40 Columns) & Hasht Behesht (8 Paradises): A single park with mirrored halls and erotic Qajar-era murals. Hotel Abbasi (next door): Where Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians was filmed! 🛍️ Bazaar & Beyond Jameh Mosque: Less intact but older than the square’s mosques. Nearby: Hidden Jewish synagogues. 🌉 Si-o-Se Pol (33 Arches Bridge): Stroll at dusk when locals picnic under its arches. ⛪ Vank Cathedral (Jolfa District) Armenian Quarter’s jewel: Gilded frescoes depicting biblical scenes. Hotspot: Isfahan’s youth hang here with faloodeh (rosewater sorbet). 🍖 Must-Eat Haj Mahmoud’s Beryani: Lamb, tail fat, and lungs (yes, really!) with mint & onions. Pair with abgoosht (meat stew for bread-dipping). #IranTravel #Isfahan #CityWalk #PersianArchitecture