Isfahan is a historic city located in central Iran, an ancient capital with a history of about 2,600 years. The population of Isfahan is currently about 2 million, and it is known as the third largest city in Iran after Tehran and Mashhad. At the end of the 16th century, Isfahan was made the capital by Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty (the Persian dynasty from the 16th to 18th centuries), and due to its prosperity it was called "Isfahan is half the world." Due to its beauty, Isfahan is called the "pearl of Iran." Isfahan is home to many cultural heritage sites, including magnificent Islamic architecture.

The origins of Isfahan date back to ancient times, and it is said that the city was already established around the 6th century BC. Since ancient times, Isfahan flourished as a key point on the trade route of the Silk Road. Isfahan reached its golden age in the 16th and 17th centuries when it became the capital of the Safavid dynasty, and reached such heights of prosperity that it was described as "half the world." However, in 1722, Isfahan suffered a devastating blow from an invasion by Afghan forces, and declined with the fall of the Safavid dynasty. Isfahan did not recover for a long time, and carpet production also ceased for a time. Traditional crafts were revived at the end of the 19th century, and Isfahan was revived in the 20th century.

Imam Square in the center of Isfahan is a vast square that is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is surrounded by mosques and palaces from the Safavid era. Isfahan is a cultural city with so many historical buildings that it is called a "treasure trove of Islamic architecture." Traditional crafts are also thriving in Isfahan, and it is known as a city of art. Hand-woven Persian carpets from Isfahan are characterized by delicate colors and intricate patterns and are considered to be of the highest quality in the world.