Isfahan

Isfahan, once among one of the biggest cities of the world, still shows today its glory from the past. Its amazing mosques, huge bazaars, an enormous square, many traditional architectures and beautiful bridges makes it a blast for the eyes.

Around the Naqsh-e Jahan Square are many skilled craftsmen with artistic proficiencies. You can observe them drawing patterned plates or creating beautiful ornated silver serving trays, while wandering through their shops.

During night, people gather together in tea houses, Shisha bars or hang around the picturesque illuminated bridges to profit from their spare time.

The Khaju Bridge is very popular with locals who gather together underneath the pillars for a picnic, a recital of poems or to sing traditional Iranian songs.

The entrance to the famous Isfahan Grand Bazar, one of the longest and oldest bazaar of the Middle East.

Since more than thousands of years, men practice the sport of 'Pahlavani' in the house of strength 'Zurkhaneh'. Its original purpose was the physical and mental preparation for war.

On our way to the city center with the mobile home of Laura and Benni.

Enjoying a cup of tea in a traditional tea house with many antiques.

Playing hide and seek with the camera.

The Jāmeh Mosque of Isfahan is the result of more than 13 centuries of work. The outcome features consequently various styles of architecture.

Si-o-seh Pol or Allahverdi Khan Bridge measures more than 290m and the river that flows underneath it, is most of the time dried out.