A journey through largest river of Iranian Plateau

To many travelers to Iran, strolling along Zayandeh Rud River known as the River of Life and crossing back and forth on the river’s bridges is the best way to spend an afternoon. 

The largest river of the Iranian Plateau in the center of the Iranian province of Isfahan is eye-catching especially at sunset and in the early evening when most of the bridges, five of which date back to the Safavid era, are brilliantly lit.

The visitors usually stop to drink tea and enjoy a qalyan (hubble-bubble) at one of the atmospheric teahouses on Khaju, Chubi, and Si-o-Seh arched bridges.

Isfahan, with the nickname Nesf-e-Jahan which is translated into half the world, is one of Iran’s top tourist destinations for good reasons.

The huge Imam Square, best known as Naghsh-e Jahan Square, is one of the largest in the world and a majestic example of town planning.

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