Isfahan (Esfahan) City of Love

Because of its unmatched beauty and historic ambiance, Isfahan is called “Half the World“ as dubbed for the first time by French poet Renier who visited this city in the 16th century. Esfahan, Isfahan or ancient Espadana is and has been the center of the province of Isfahan since 900 years ago. The most famous Persian description of the city of Isfahan is “Esfahan Nesf-e Jahan“ which means Isfahan is half of the world, which the Isfahanis coined in the 16th century to express the city’s grandeur.