Places worth the detour in Isfahan

79 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Isfahan, Iran, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (38). Best known: Naqsh-e Jahan Square. 68 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites38 Built landmarks35 Parks & cemeteries2 Museums & culture2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Fun & leisure1

The 60 best known, ranked 79

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 19 are on the map and on the Iran pages.

1.Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Built landmarks · 16th century · Renowned

Square in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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2.Jameh Mosque of Isfahan

Sacred sites · Renowned

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site and World heritage site

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3.Shah Mosque

Sacred sites · 17th century · Renowned

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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4.Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Sacred sites · 17th century · Notable

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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5.Si-o-se Pol

Built landmarks · 16th century · Notable

Bridge in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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6.Chehel Sotun

Built landmarks · Notable

Palace in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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7.Vank Cathedral

Sacred sites · 17th century · Notable

Cathedral in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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8.Ali Qapu

Built landmarks · Notable

Palace in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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9.Khaju Bridge

Built landmarks · Notable

Bridge in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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10.Hasht Behesht Palace

Built landmarks · Notable

Palace in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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11.Monar Jonban

Built landmarks · Notable

Mausoleum with minarets in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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12.Minaret of Ali Mosque

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Minaret in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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13.Chaharbagh Madrasa

Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem

Madrasa in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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14.Chehel Dokhtaran Minaret

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Minaret in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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15.Shahrestan Bridge

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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16.Marbin Fortress

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Fortress in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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17.Jarchi Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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18.Rukn al-Molk Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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19.Rahim Khan Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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20.Dashti Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan County, Iranian national heritage site

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21.Baba Qasem Mausoleum

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mausoleum in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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22.Dar al-Ziyafeh Minarets

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Minarets in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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23.Sarban Minaret

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Minaret in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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24.Shahdiz Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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25.Pir Bakran Mausoleum

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mausoleum in Pir Bakran, Iranian national heritage site

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26.Darb-e Imam

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Imamzadeh in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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27.Bethlehem Church (Isfahan)

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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28.Saint Mary Church (Isfahan)

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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29.Lonban Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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30.Jameh Mosque of Ashtarjan

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Imanshahr, Iranian national heritage site

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31.Hakim Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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32.Ilchi Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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33.Jameh Mosque of Haftshuyeh

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan County, Iranian national heritage site

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34.Jameh Mosque of Kaj

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan County, Iranian national heritage site

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35.Rahrovan Minaret

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Minaret in Isfahan County, Iranian national heritage site

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36.Bagh-e Qushkhaneh Minaret

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Minaret in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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37.Al-Rashid Mausoleum

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mausoleum in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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38.Saeb Mausoleum

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mausoleum in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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39.Imamzadeh Ismail

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mausoleums in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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40.Saint George Church (Isfahan)

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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41.Sarutaqi Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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42.Seyyed Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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43.Mesri Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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44.Muhammad Jafar Abadei Mosque

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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45.Imamzadeh Ahmad (Isfahan)

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Imamzadeh in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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46.Imam Ali Square

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Square in Isfahan, Iran

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47.Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Isfahan, Iran

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48.Ali Qoli Agha Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iran

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49.Dardasht Minarets

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Minarets in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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50.Imamzadeh Jafar (Isfahan)

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Imamzadeh tower in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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51.Imamzadeh Muhammad

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Imamzadeh in Khomeyni Shahr, Iranian national heritage site

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52.Grand Musalla of Isfahan

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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53.Shahshahan Mausoleum

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mausoleum in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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54.Baba Rukn al-Din Mausoleum

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mausoleum in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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55.Marnan Bridge

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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56.Jubi Bridge

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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57.Imamzadeh Harun-e Velayat

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Imamzadeh in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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58.Setti Fatemeh Mausoleum

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Mausoleum in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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59.Takht-e Fulad

Parks & cemeteries · 10th century · Hidden gem

Cemetery in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site

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60.Rezvan Garden Cemetery

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Cemetery in Isfahan, Iran

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