Isfahan is a city

Isfahan is a city in central Iran, known for its Persian architecture. In the huge Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the 17th-century Imam (Shah) Mosque, whose dome and minarets are covered with mosaic tiles and calligraphy. Ali Qapu Palace, built for Shah Abbas and completed in the late 16th century, has a music room and a verandah overlooking the square’s fountains. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is known for its intricate tiling.

Area: 551 km²

Elevation: 1,590 m

Weather: 23°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 19% Humidity weather.com

Population: 1.961 million (2016) United Nations

Local time: Friday 03:25

Area code: 031