Isfahan

Isfahan , from its ancient designation Aspadana and later Spahan in middle Persian, rendered in English as Ispahan, is a major city in isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. It is located 406 km 0 off south of Tehran and it's the capital of Isfahan Province. Isfahan has a population of approximately 1.5 million, making it the third-largest city in Iran, after Mashhad and Tehran, and the second-largest metropolitan area. Isfahan without the river has no future. Conference for revival of Zayande roud Isfahan, half the world. New York Times Esfahan is a multiethnic city where Muslims, Jews and Christians cohabit peacefully. Bangkok Post The cities of Baghdad and Isfahan were at the heart of the Islamic civilization. Elaheh Kheirandish , Baghdad and Isfahan The city is mainly known abroad as the site of Iran's premier nuclear research facility. What once was a sleepy town has emerged as the country's third largest metropolis. Smithsonian magazine All over Isfahan are murals of an angry Khomeini glaring down from the clouds. Category:Cities in Iran