Esfahan- part 1

Hey there!
Today i would like to introduce you, one of our historical and wonderful city in IRAN. Here is ESFAHAN.
" For everyone going to Iran, Esfahan is a certain stop, and it’s one of the places that you will remember for a long time.
We ( persians) called it “Nesf-e-Jahan”, meaning “Half World”.This well-known saying was originally coined to describe Isfahan in Safavid times, when the city was at the height of its glory Even today, Isfahan remains one of Iran's most beautiful cities and its monuments can be ranked among the most splendid of the Islamic world The atmosphere in town is a relaxed one: this is a place to wander in, to get to know slowly, with its gardens, its river side, and its shopping streets.
From 1592 to 1722, Esfahan was the Capital of Persia.
Isfahan is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, an unforgettable international tourism destination popular all of over the world, an encyclopedia of Iranian and Islamic civilization, locally famous as half of the world. Isfahan presents the real Persian character, the most glorious in historical and architectural wealth. "

" The city covered with beautiful hand painted tiling and magnificent public square.
The central of Isfahan city during the Seljuq period was the Friday Mosque and the Meidan-e Kuhneh, to the north of the present Royal Square. In 1598, Shah Abbas decided to shift this center-according to some, in order to annoy a rich merchant who was reluctant to part with his property-and turned to the Naqsh-e Jahan.
Isfahan is a city that different parts of Iranian identity represented by it.
An identity that owes its reputation to Iranian cultural and artistic traditions especially the city of Isfahan.Isfahan among the cities of Iran is like a piece of jewelry that has kept its Glory, Shines, and greatness despite its historical fluctuations for centuries.
According to tourists who visited Iran and Isfahan, it is one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in Iran. It seems that there’s something in Isfahan that makes the city so likable. "

" This mosque is dating back to 1629. It is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture and an excellent example of Islamic era architecture of Iran. The Shah Mosque of Isfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran and become one of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and finished in 1619. The mosque is an architectural masterpiece from the Safavid era. This mosque also considered to be the most beautiful in Iran.

" Here is The Old-World Acoustics of Ali Qapu.Built in the early 17th century, Ali Qapu (meaning “great gate,” pictured below) is one of the most famous palaces of the Persian Empire’s Safavid Era. Situated on the western side of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran, this 48-meter tall, six-story building was built by decree of Shah Abbas I and later expanded by Shah Abbas II.
Ali Qapu has countless notable architectural features, perhaps the most famous of which is the sixth-story Music Hall (pictured at the top of the page) where the king would host royal receptions and parties. It is an example of low-tech acoustic genius. In the Music Hall, live musicians would play traditional Persian instruments such as the setar, kamancheh, and daf to entertain the king and his guests. "

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" Isfahan as on of the old historical cities of Iran is the center of different kind of arts as follow:
Carpet weaving, Enamel Work (Mina), Inlaid Work (Khatam), Painted Matters (Ghalamkar)
Tile & Tile Mosaic Work, Calligraphy, Miniature Paintings, Metal Work, Embroidery,
Brocade, Papier Mache.

Cuisine ESFAHAN
One thing for sure, Iran and to be a little more specific, Esfahan, has some of the world`s most delicious foods.
You should test and eat the famous eating of Isfahan like Biryani, Fesenjan, Gaz, and Pulaki .
The distribution of economic activities within Isfahan, with an urbanism of 76 percent, is highly uneven. The oasis of Isfahan, watered by the Zāyandarud, is responsible for nearly half of rural activities, while the other half is spread out across the province.