25 Beautiful Religious Towns Around the World To Add To Your Bucket List

14. Esfahan, Iran: The Half of the World

Esfahan, often referred to as "Half of the World," is a city where art, culture, and spirituality converge. Its stunning mosques, with their intricate tile work and soaring domes, are masterpieces of Islamic architecture. The city's spiritual heart is the Imam Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by mosques, palaces, and bazaars. The Friday Mosque, with its grand prayer hall and minarets, is a place of worship and reflection. Esfahan's spiritual allure lies in its ability to transport visitors to a realm of beauty and tranquility, where the sacred and the aesthetic are seamlessly intertwined.