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🏞️ Khonsar
Garden city in Isfahan Province, Iran


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 13:00

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Located in Isfahan Province, central Iran at 33.22°N, 50.31°E
  • Known as the "Garden City of Iran" with over 450 natural springs
  • Home to Fin Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established in the 16th century
  • Hosts annual Rosewater Festival (May) and Pomegranate Festival (November)

Khonsar is a city in Isfahan Province, central Iran, notable for its abundance of natural springs and extensive gardens. The settlement's name derives from Persian—"Khan" meaning spring and "Sar" meaning plurality—reflecting the hydrogeological conditions that have sustained the location historically. The city maintains a distinct local dialect with roots in ancient Persian, preserving linguistic continuity across centuries ...

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