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Arrived Isfahan at 6.30am. Tried to find my way to Hostel Amir Kabir by walking but finally I ended up taking a shared taxi because I didn’t know it’s that far away. Isfahan is the 3rd largest city with around 2 millions people. During the Safavid dynasty, it was the capital of Persia and is famous for its architecture.

Hostel Amir Kabir (60,000 Iranian Rials~USD6) is considered the backpacker place in Isfahan.

There are many trees and parks around Isfahan. The city looks very welcoming.

Chehel Sotoun (The Palace of forty columns), built in 1647

Naqsh-e Jahan Square also known as or imam square was built in the 1600s. It’s the famous landmark of Isfahan. There are mosques and bazaar at the square.

Imam Square

Old part of the city

Si-o-Seh Pol (The Bridge of 33 Arches) – 1602

Iranians love to picnic

Met some Iranians on the street. Iranians like to practise English with foreigners.
Friendly Iranian girls

Next day,

There was a guy who mentioned that he wanted to show me around but instead he brought me to his friend’s shop and asked me questions about about my country. Not really sure what his motives was. I had met some random people on the street and this is just part of the experiences.

Met up with 2 guys I had known on the street from yesterday. They were quite nice, showed me around and helped me get an Iranian sim card (USD5).

Isfahan is famous for its Beryooni. This dish is made of baked mutton & lungs that are minced and eaten with bread.

Iman and Peyman

Vank Cathedral

at Jolfa which is a neighborhood of Armenian Christians.

Night view of Imam Square

Another Bazaar

Met Najma for a drink and then got some lonely planet softcopy from Guru, an Indian friend who has been traveling for 2 years.

3 Responses to “Isfahan, Iran”

1. Min says:

   November 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm

   go get a iranian girl friend… according to iranian law, if you see an unmarried girl’s face, she has to kill you or you have to marry her.

2. journey26 says:

   November 30, 2009 at 4:10 pm

   really? you should have told me earlier.

3. journey26 says:

   November 30, 2009 at 4:10 pm

   really? I didn’t know that.