Tourist attractions

16 photos of the Shah mosque, at the southern end of the Naqshejahan square

18 photos of the Naqshejahan square in central Isfahan, the second largest square in the world

17 photos of the Sheikh Lotf Allah mosque with its impressive dome chamber

7 photos of Ali Qapu palace on the western side of the Naqshejahan square

24 photos of the Jame mosque, the architecturally most interesting mosque in Isfahan

14 photos of the Chehel Sotoon palace, a 16th century palace with excellently preserved frescoes

9 photos of the Khaju bridge, one of the masterpieces of Isfahani renessaince architecture

9 photos of Si-o-seh Pol (33 arches) bridge, a masterpiece of Safavid architecture

12 photos of Armenian Vank cathedral, in the Jolfa district in Isfahan

10 photos of the beautiful hotel Abbasi in central Isfahan

6 photos of the Shapouri pavilion, a monumental villa in central Shiraz

30 photos of the mausoleum of Emir Ali in Shiraz with its impressive mirror mosaic interior

24 photos of the Nasir Ol Molk mosque in Shiraz with its beautiful winter prayer hall

13 photos of the Vakil mosque, a major Zand era mosque, and the Vakil bath house in Shiraz

26 photos of the Vakil bazaar, the main bazaar of Shiraz