Kashan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

agha-bozorg, more than a mosque!

Like many other historical mosques in Iran, Agha Bozorg Mosque is also not just a mosque, but a school as well. Besides, you can enjoy watching great works of Persian art and architecture in this great monument. Let’s have a closer look at this historical building. Agha Bozorg Mosque was built in the late 18th century. This lovely mosque has a lively backyard and also an oasis hidden underground level for praying ceremonies. The most eye-catching feature of this place is definitely its blue and turquoise tiles which are tactfully and beautifully placed next to each other to form interesting Persian geometric patterns. you can find another charming item of Persian architecture in the yard. The central courtyard and the lovely pool in the middle are good examples of this art. Another place for you to wonder about this structure is the ceiling under the dome. Generally speaking, you should NEVER forget to look at the ceilings in Persian historical sites.

Kashan, Iran: Agha Bozorg Mosque

🇮🇷Kashan, Iran: Agha Bozorg Mosque✔️ After returning to Tehran by plane from Qeshm Island, the two restless people decided not to miss any attractions in Iran and decided to take a day trip to Kashan. Tehran is more than 200 kilometers away from Kashan. At first, we called Snap, but unfortunately no one was willing to take the order. Then, we ran to the previous youth hostel and asked the local Iranians to help call a car. Fortunately, our drivers are always very interesting. This time it was a handsome local brother who agreed to pick us up and drop us off. He introduced us to the attractions along the way, took us to buy Persian carpets, helped us negotiate prices and bargains, and bought us ice cream. Maybe having two Chinese girls by his side in Iran also makes him feel very proud~ The Agha Bozorg Mosque we went to this time was also driven by this brother. It was built in the 19th century, symmetrical in shape, and consists of four parts: a sunken courtyard with a purification pool; a very simple dome; a minaret built with tiles and a very tall spire. The wooden front door has many patterns and mosaic patterns. Because this mosque is relatively niche, there are no tourists when we go in. The angles we shoot are all taught by a local old man. At first, we thought he would charge a fee and didn't dare to let him shoot. In the end, I found out that he just left with a smile after taking the pictures. He doesn't want money either. So far, whether it's the beautiful scenery I've seen in Iran or the people I've met, they all make me very healed. Their simplicity and kindness also slowly calm my restless heart~ ⚠️The basement is not allowed to go, because the Islamic University is still in use. Dress code: The mosque will provide a floral robe Business hours 09: 30-18: 00 💰Free

When I was looking for accommodation in Kashan, I followed the navigation to an unknown home. The hotel was next to the old house. The entrance was not eye-catching, but there was a hole in the sky, a very beautiful courtyard, and a complimentary breakfast every day. The first stop we stayed in was like a treasure. Together with the beautiful big sister from Poland, I went up to the top of the building and said it was early. I thought I was wrong, so weird. How can the Polish say good morning? She explained that she has been in Taiwan for three years and will speak Chinese a little bit and can only communicate briefly. Psychology of Polish sisters, married in Bali for ten years, traveling with family every year, walking through many places around the world, this time with her husband and son to Iran, after a simple sunrise church Their family said that they would like to go to a magical mosque in the city together, and we promised with joy. We walked all the way to the mosque, and the mosque was half hidden by the tourists. The villagers flew open and saw the birds flying over the mosque, screaming in the silent sky.

Kashan, a small town that should not be missed. card is still located between Tehran and Isfahan, with a population of 110,000, a true historical town. A lot of time-stricken travelers will skip Kazan directly, but I really don't recommend it. Because there are ancient and exquisite historical old houses, quiet and winding streets, lovely Bazaar, every year in April and May, Kashang also turned into a city of roses, which is rich in roses, so rose water and essential oils are also here. Specialties. Right, don't forget, there is also a historic hotel converted from an old house. The top two historical hotels in LP are quite good, and it is highly recommended to try it out. Of course, you have to remember to book in advance.

First Visit to Persia—Fin Garden

This is also one of the must-visit attractions in Kashan, and it is the best-preserved garden of its kind in Iran. Designed over 1200 years ago by the great Abbas king, the garden is lush with verdant trees, and the sound of running water is a testament to the quintessential Persian garden. The area surrounding the garden is notably scarce in water resources, yet the garden itself is abundantly rich in water. In 2010, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List.

Kashan, Iran | Check in at the Fin Garden, beloved by Persian monarchs

✈️ After landing in Tehran, without any rest, I took a 2.5-hour bus ride directly to Kashan. 🚩 Kashan is known as an oasis in the desert, famous for its roses. The most renowned attraction here is the Fin Garden, which is considered a paradise in the eyes of Iranians. In fact, the word 'paradise' originates from Persian, where they believe that a place with water and gardens, secluded from the mundane world, is paradise. 🏡 Fin Garden, pronounced Bagh-e Fin in Persian, is named after a village called Fin nearby. It is a historic Persian garden. 🎙 It is said that it might have existed before the Safavid dynasty, but the current buildings were completed in 1590 under the rule of Abbas I. Later monarchs, such as Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, expanded it. It is the oldest surviving traditional Persian garden in Iran and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. ⛲️ The garden features various pools and fountains, with water sourced from the nearby Suleimanieh mountain spring. Its unique irrigation system allows the mountain spring water to flow into the pools and irrigate the plants without any pressure tools. 🏰 The garden's architecture includes the main entrance, walls, bathhouses, the private residence of Emperor Abbas, museums, etc. It is a must-visit spot for tourists in Kashan. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to better capture the beauty of Persian architecture. 🦹‍♀️ Iranian children are very enthusiastic and not shy. When they see Chinese people, they come up to take photos with you. A dozen kids took turns, and I almost missed the departing bus. 🌟 There are also two ancient mansions in Kashan, which belonged to local merchants. They look ordinary from the outside, but once you step into the courtyard, it's a whole different world, definitely worth a visit. 💰 The entrance fee for Fin Garden is 2 US dollars for foreigners. It's very cheap for Iranians. Chinese tour guides charge 100-200 US dollars/day during the peak season, and 30-100 dollars/day during the off-season. English tour guides charge 60-100 dollars/day during the peak season, and 30-60 dollars/day during the off-season. Package deals are even cheaper.

The Persian style garden favored by the Iranians 2011 UNESCO has added nine Persian gardens in Iran to the World Cultural Heritage List as an excellent example of the existing Persian gardens. Traditionally, these gardens It symbolizes heaven and is divided into four parts, which symbolize the four elements of Zoroastrianism: heaven, earth, water and plants. The Fain Garden in Kashan is one of the most popular. Fern Garden was built in 1590 during the Safi dynasty. It has been 500 years old and is the oldest still-preserved garden in Iran. Covering an area of 2.3 hectares, the garden has a large courtyard surrounded by round towers and is known for its natural fountains, as well as the palace buildings built during the Safavid era and the dynasty. There is a ferry bath in the garden, which is planted with a variety of fruit trees, such as apple trees, cherry trees, plum trees, etc. In addition, there are colorful flowers such as lilies, wild roses, roses, jasmine, violets, daffodils and tulips. . Lush trees, green meadows, blue baths, historic buildings and high walls make the Fain Garden one of the most sought-after gardens in Iran. In my opinion, this is also the most beautiful of the nine Iranian gardens selected for World Heritage. Tour TIPS: 1, Fain Garden is located 10 kilometers outside Kashan, taxi about 10-15 million rials; 2, tickets: 200,000 riyals 3, time reference: 1 hour.

a package of elegance

If you are more of a culture seeker, roaming around houses might be the most fulfilling experience in which you get the opportunity to see where and how the local people lived. Houses are the best representative of the culture behind a city and help you know the exact personality, traits, and interests of a community. It has a story unfolding the old days of political, economical, historical, and social interests of a city and in general the country as well. Tabatabaee Historical House is a famous Kashan attraction dating back to 19th century. This house is a magnificent representative of the lavish lifestyle of Kashan. The delicate embellishments and astounding architectural features are the reasons why you should visit Tabatabai House. Seyyed Jafar Tabatabaei Natanzi built this house in the name of his wife. He was a famous international carpet merchant from Natanz who was living in Kashan. So many designs in the shape of Sphinx on the walls may have raised questions for you. Well, Spinex in Persian is called Homa; Home was the name of the merchant’s wife with whom he was madly in love.

See the glory of the Persian Empire from the old house of Kashang! There are many traditional mansions built by Persian merchants hidden behind the high mud-brick walls of Kashan Old Town. They have witnessed the importance of Kashan as a trade center in the period of the Jia-Gang period. Most of these houses were built. In the 19th century, wealthy businessmen are now far away, but these houses have been preserved as precious heritage. Tabatabayi House is one of the most eye-catching ones. If time is limited enough to visit a mansion, it must be a Tabata Bayi house. If time is sufficient, then you may wish to see more. After all, each one is self-sufficient. It has its own unique charm and has its own unique story. Tabatabayi House was built by Persian businessman Saeed Tabataba around 1880. The mansion is decorated with complex reliefs, delicate stucco, beautiful mirrors and stained glass. And famous, it is extremely luxurious. The house is divided into different functional areas, and the courtyards used by the owner's family, the courtyards used by the guests, and the courtyards used by the servants are separated from each other, which fully guarantees their privacy, which is completely different from the pattern of only one courtyard of ordinary people. Tababata House TIPS: 1, tickets, 150,000 riyals, and another pass of 350,000 rials, including Tabata Bayi House, SULTAN AMIR SHMAD Bathhouse, ABBASIAN Historial HOUSE, but need Note that the Brugelldi House is not in the package and needs to be purchased separately. 2, time reference: 2 hours. 3, suggest morning or evening.

Kashans house is only two or three stories high. The wealthy have a large courtyard and countless small houses, a cool summer room, a cold storage room for food, an atrium with a pool, and a variety of Patterned bricks and carved doors. The roofs of a street are all connected, from one to the other. A little higher is the top of the onion that stands out in each mosque. Taba Baba House is a famous traditional Abbas residence with all the basic features of a traditional Iranian residence. First, its direction is defined as facing or away from Mecca. Second, it is designed in exactly the same way as a desert building. Kashang's craftsmen and architects use stucco as a cheap but powerful and easy to mold material, cleverly designed to create a luxurious Persian style, rough and original bricks or stones from The simple earthy material transforms into an elegant and refined look, an ancient technique of the Persian masters.

[Obiyanai Village] Abyaney Leaving the lively Fein Garden and driving to the village of Obiyanai, this village is 2,500 meters above sea level, 80 kilometers from Kashan, without public transportation, the entire village It is dark red, because the house is made of wood, the red clay is mixed with hay, and the winter is very cold. If we go in October, it is still not hot or cold. Obiyanai Village is located in a valley in the Karkas Mountains in central Iran. It is more than 2,000 years old. Because of its remote location and poor environment, the villagers have been isolated for a long time. Young people have gone out to work, so the village Leave a small number of old people. It is said that this village is still talking about the ancient Pahlavi language. The dress of this village is not the same in other parts of Iran. Men wear big bloomers, ladies are flower headbands and loose skirts. They like to sit at their doorstep and smile at people, or sell something small, this life has lasted for more than a decade. But if you want to take pictures or take a photo with them, you have to pay for it, but you can buy something for her...

Abyaneh is an ancient mountain village away from the hustle and bustle 82 km away. Facing the picturesque valley, this ancient village is built on the hills. The terrain of the building fully enjoys the greatest sunshine and avoids the biting cold winds of winter. Although the young people have left, the old people and children are here, the winter is very cold, but summer is indeed a summer resort. Not only tourists like to visit the mountain people, see the ancient architecture and customs, many Iran People also drove here to take a break from summer vacation. This color headscarf is the feature here. The old lady here is wearing this headscarf, but it is worth noting that it is a tip for taking pictures of them. I saw local Iranian tourists and their photos, the old woman dragged the tip, in order not to promote this trend, I still take a picture of it ~ This town has at least 1,500 years of history. Older residents speak Middle Persian, the predecessor of Persian, which disappeared hundreds of years ago. It can be seen that this place is isolated.

Hammam-e Sultan Mir Ahmad (Turkey Bath) This Turkish bath is quite worthy of look. It is different from the style of the previous houses. You can choose to go to the roof first, preferably before sunset. The ball on the roof is actually a dome in the bathroom, which creates another piece of heaven and earth, and it feels like a kind of alien base. This bathroom has been around for more than 450 years. The ancient Persian people will enjoy the shower too much. It is so gorgeous... It can be seen that the prosperity of the year was so beautiful that the interior decoration was typical of Shiite Islamic style. Blue pattern tile is my dish.

The most famous attractions in Kashan are the ancient houses left by the rich in ancient times and the Fain Garden, which is about 7 km from the city. What I want to go most is a bathroom roof that looks like an alien base. The Ahmed Sultan bathroom has a history of 500 years and now no one has gone to the bath because of the special building turned into an attraction. The bathroom has a complex array of patterns with blue floors, and the bathroom is divided into rooms with different functions, which are very cool. The most amazing thing is the roof of the bathroom, a dozen different sizes of blue dome-like lights, which seem to be at the base of the aliens. The lights are full of fantasy and the thoughts are taken at once. To outer space.