As War Hits Isfahan, Know Why This Iranian City Is Called ‘Museum Without Roof’

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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 11:33 IST

At the heart of the city of Isfahan lies Naqsh‑e Jahan Square, one of the largest public squares in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Iran’s historic city Isfahan—often called a “museum without a roof”—has drawn global concern after recent airstrikes during the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict reportedly damaged nearby heritage structures. Explosions around the historic centre shattered windows and decorative tiles in several centuries-old buildings, including the Safavid-era Chehel Sotoun Palace, according to reports.

Iran’s historic city Isfahan—often called a “museum without a roof”—has drawn global concern after recent airstrikes during the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict reportedly damaged nearby heritage structures. Explosions around the historic centre shattered windows and decorative tiles in several centuries-old buildings, including the Safavid-era Chehel Sotoun Palace, according to reports.

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