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| Isfahan is
situated in the center of the country, 435 KM
south of Tehran. Isfahan is accesible from Tehran by deluxe
bus via a 6 lane highway, train or an hour flight. Isfahan symbolizes
the past and the present of Iran. It was a former capital of Persian
kingdom during the Safavid dynasty. Most of the landmarks and monuments
in this city have remained from that period. Isfahan is one of the most
beautiful cites in the world and was commonly referred to as half of
the world because of its classic charm, flowered domes and giant
minarets. Isfahan has tree-lined avenues, covered bridges and more than
200 mosques. Isfahan is perhaps, the most perfect urban space in the
world, Maidan-e-Imam (Imam Square), which is twice as big as Moscow's
Red Square is at the centeral part of the city. It attracts thousands of
tourists from all over the world. Although Isfahan is world famous for
Islamic architecture it has one of the most fascinating Christian
churches in the Middle East, i.e., the Armenian cathedral. Isfahan is
also an important industrial town with more than 1000 giant factories
and indusrtial sites
Menar-jonban Mosque in Isfahan Chehel-sotoon Building in Isfahan Imam Mosque in Isfahan Khaju Bridge in Isfahan Wank Church in Isfahan (This church was build in 1685 during Safavid period.)
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