The most beautiful sights in Kashan
The best of Kashan
Kashan is a famous historical city located only 250 kilometers from Tehran (on a good highway). Kashan is known for its sprawling old town, exhibition palaces and most importantly its famous bazaar. Let's take a look at the most famous and beautiful monuments of Kashan.
Agha Bozorg Mosque
The most important mosque in Kashan
One of the most important monuments of the city of Kashan, which is definitely worth a trip, is the beautiful Agha Bozorg Mosque. It represents an important example of architecture during the Safavid dynasty. The facade of the building is decorated with mosaics and a distinctive portal. The interior has a central hall covered by domes and decorated with beautiful mosaics. continue reading
Borujerdi Palace
The most beautiful palace in Kashan
Borujerdi Palace is one of the best-known and best-preserved monuments in Kashan. It is a house that was built for a rich merchant in the 19th century. It was built in traditional Persian architecture, so of course it has a courtyard with a fountain. There are also typical cooling towers that served as sophisticated air conditioning. It now houses a museum. continue reading
Bazaar in Kashan
Beautiful Persian bazaar
The bazaar in Kashan is one of the biggest attractions of the city. It is very vast, so you will spend a lot of time here if you want to explore all its corners. There are hundreds of shops with all kinds of oriental goods. Within the bazaar there are also small mosques, tombs, spas and rest areas. The range of goods at the bazaar is endless continue reading
Tabatabaia Palace
A luxurious palace in Kashan
Among the frequently visited monuments in the city of Kashan are also the local exhibition palaces, which were built here by important families at the end of the 19th century. The second most famous palace in the city is Tabatabaie, where you can admire the beautifully symmetrical Persian architecture. The palace has a main hall and a side courtyard with fountains. It is ideal to arrange a climb to the roof of the palace, where there is a very nice view. continue reading
Mohtasham's Tomb
Tomb of a famous poet
Among the monuments in the ruins of the old city, Mohtasham's tomb, which was built in memory of the famous Iranian poet, stands out. continue reading
