Zayandeh Rud

Tirgan feast, or the ‘Ab Pashan’ by the Zayandeh Rud

In the ancient Iranian calendar, the thirteenth day of the month Tir was named Tirgan, in honor of ‘Tishtar, the rain bringing star’.

Isfahan's Intangible Heritage: The Feasts

Five-Day Feasts in the Chehel Sotoun Palace

Chardin, the French traveller who visited Iran and especially its royal palaces, manors and mansions during the reign of Shah Abbas II, wrote about the feast held in the Chehel Sotoun Palace in his travelogue.

Isfahan's Heritage: The Si-o-Se Pol

Why Thirty Three?!

Leaving aside whether or not the Si-o-Se Pol’s arches are actually thirty three, it is said among the people that the bridge’s name comes from the thirty three shares indicated in Sheikh Bahaei’s scroll.

Abbas Beheshtian

Abbas Beheshtian and the Si-o-Se Pol

His heart beat for his life as well as for Isfahan’s. You must truly love your city to become so upset when any damage is done to her. Abbas Beheshtian was such a person.