Kashan

Historic City of Kashan

Kashan city is more than 7000 years old and it is a birth place of one of the oldest human civilization, Sialk. Hence Kashan dates back to the Elamite period of Iran and Sialk ziggurat still Stands today in the suburbs of Kashan after 7000 years. It is a city in the Esfahan province of Iran and due to the contrast between the parched immensities of the deserts and the greenery of the well-tended oasis it charms everybody

There are different opinions about its name. Some people believe its name because of high quality manufactured tiles or summer houses or territory of governors

Sightseeings of Kashan

It is one of the most exquisite historical garden in the middle-east and contains Kashsn′ s Fine Bath where Amir Kabir, a famous vizier of Qajar was murdered by the King Nasereddin Shah. A great many water features have been employed in the garden and it is one of nine world heritage Persian Gardens

Sultan Amir Ahmad area

Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse

A bath house which was made for kings 400 years ago and it is a symbol of Iranian′ s art handicraft with its turquoise and gold carving

Tabatabaei House

One of the most beautiful and spectacular historical buildings in Kashan is Tabatabaei House that is located in Sultan Amir Ahmad neighbourhood. This house is one of the masterpiece of ancient architectural art that was built by Mr Jafar Tabatabaei in 9th century and this building is an outstanding reflection of the lifestyle of Kashan wealthy families

Boroujerdi ha Residence

This building was built over a hundred years ago and belongs to a trading family when migrated to Kashan. Building the structure took 18 years of work by tens of laborers, architects and master painters and due to the fact that exceptional attention has been paid to all minute architectural details because of the geographical and climatic conditions of the area the building has attracted remarkable attention of architects

Sialk Ziggurat

It has been Claimed to be the world’s oldest ziggurat, dating to the 3rd millennium BC

Saraye Ameriha Boutique Hotel

It was built 250 years ago, the building leaved for several years but now it has been restored to become a highlight of Historical Persian architecture with a beautiful courtyard and an amazing restaurant

Kashan Bazaar

Bazaar belongs to the Safavid era and it is as one of Iran′ s National Monuments in 1976

The best cities of Kashan

Niasar

Kashan is in the center of Iran and is home to the world′s oldest civilization which came back to 7500 years. Niasar is a small city with different and beautiful attractions like

Niasar Fire Temple about 2000 years ago

Niasar spring, the main source of Niasar Waterfall

Niasar Cave, this cave is handmade that is more than 2000 years old and was used as a temple of Mithraism

Safavid Palace, About 400 years old

Niasar Waterfall

Safavid bath, more than 400 years old

Niasar water mill, more than 400 years old

Niasar beautiful flower

Qamsar

When you hear Qamsar name it brings to mind a rosewater festival in May and June because there are a lot of gardens full of damask rose and everywhere you step in its alleys the smell and the look lift your spirit. It is essential to mention that the Silk Road passed form here

Abyaneh village

Red village is one of the most beautiful and oldest villages in Iran. The houses in this village are small, with wooden and lattice windows facing narrow streets and like Masuleh the roofs of the lower houses are the courtyards of higher houses. Because of mineral materials near the village that have red soil it is a red village

it is said that Abyaneh village is the oldest human habitat on the edge of Dasht-e Kavir in 1500 years old beside the slopes of Karkas Mountain and they are from different periods of history such as Sassanid, Seljuk, Safavid, and Qajar, which depict the long life of the Abyaneh village