Isfahan province, which is located in the central part of Iran, covers an area of 105263sq km.Iit is bounded on the east by Yazd and khorasan, on the north by markazi on the west by lorestan khuzistan, chahramhal and kohgiluye, and on the south by Fars.

Standing 1570m above sea level Isfahan is 414 km south of Tehran. This world-famous city with many historical buildings, bridges and eye-catching places is one of the most significant tourist attractions in Iran, so that almost all tourist visiting Iran go on a visit to Isfahan.

Dating back to circa 2500 years ago Isfahan has been the capital of Iran there historical periods. The golden age of Isfahan was in the Safavid era (1501-1736).

Souvenirs

Isfahan is famous for its delicate and beautiful handicrafts, the most important of which are inlaid work engravings, woodwork, filigree work, carpets and miniatures.

Local sweets, especially gaz (confectionery made from manna) are very delicious and well known through Iran.

Chehel sotoon palace

This is a building dating back to the Safavid period built amidst a vast garden covering an area of 67000sq m. the building has a veranda with 18 pillars and a large pool in front of it. Being mirrored in the still water of the pool, the pillars create a beautiful view. The wall paintings in the interior of the building are superlative in their kind.

Chahar Bagh School

This school was built the rule of shah sultan Hoseyn is an architectural triumph.

Vank church

Built in the reign of Shah Abbas it is the most famous church in Iran. It contains numerous paintings with religious themes.

Si-o-Seh Pol Bridge

Being unique in architecture and construction, this bridge has thirty-three arches through which the Zayandeh Rood River passes. It was built in the reign of shah Abbas.

Kashan

This city, which is situated in the margin of the central desert of Iran, contains several sights and historical monuments attracting many visitors each year. Vestiges found on seek hills located 3 km distant from the town; indicate that this area was a home of prehistoric man. The following are brief accounts of a few of Kashan's sights:

Garden of Fin

This garden is located 6 km south of Kashan. The architecture of the garden is in the old Iranian style due to which it is of great importance among the monuments of the town. The garden in which there are historical building and two baths with pillars made of marble and ceilings decorated with paintings are a splendid complex.