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Photo: Վազգեն Ղուկասեան / Vazken Ghougassian, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Another interesting combination of Persian and Armenian religious architecture, this large church completed in 1627 is full of stunning paintings and frescoes. Behind Jolfa Square, less than 5 minute walk from Vank Cathedral.
Holy Bethlehem Church of New Julfa, also Bedkhem Church, is an Armenian Apostolic church in the New Julfa quarter in Isfahan, Iran. One of the most important historical churches of the city, it belongs to the Abbas I era. The church is located in the Julfa square near Saint Mary Church. The Bedkhem church was built by an Armenian merchant named Khaje Petros. There are decorations and paintings on its walls depicting the life of Jesus. The 72 exquisite paintings, painted by Armenian artists, are presented in two rows. In the lower row the paintings are painted sequentially, but in the upper row each painting is in a separate frame.
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Holy Savior Cathedral - Սուրբ Ամենափրկիչ Վանք
17th-century Armenian cathedral. The interior is covered with fine paintings and gilded carvings and includes a wainscot of rich tile work. The delicately blue and gold painted central dome depicts the Biblical story of creation of the world and man's expulsion from Eden.
The Bridge of 33 Arches
1602. This is one of the most famous examples of Safavid bridge design, beautiful whether there is water underneath it or not. There is also a basic eatery at the northern end.
or Choobi
It is one of Isfahan's oldest bridges and was built in 1665, during the Safavid era.
The Palace of Eight Paradises
1669, reportedly built for residence purposes of the king's harem. Set within lush gardens which are free to roam if you don't want to go inside the building.
Khaju Bridge
It is the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan and was built by the Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650 CE. This structure used to be ornamented with artistic tile works and paintings. It served as a teahouse.