Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse in Kashan, Iran

For some ancient cultures, bathing was a necessity. For Iranian, not only were baths important for maintaining health, they were also an important part of social life. Iran public bath houses were centers for socialization and in some areas, were quite large and lavish indeed. 

 

Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse in Kashan, Iran

 

The Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse in Kashan, Iran, is a 16th century public bathhouse built during the time of the Safavid era but was damaged in an earthquake in the 1770s and later renovated during the Qajar period. Characterized by vaulted ceilings, exquisite mosaics and paintings, this gorgeous structure is one of the most beautiful and best preserved historic bathhouse in Iran today. The bath is decorated with amazing ornamental tiles, some of which are turquoise and gold. The bathhouse has the shape of a large octagonal hall with an octagonal pool in the middle, and surrounded by eight pillars separating its outer sitting area.  The roof of the bathhouse is made of multiple domes that contain convex glasses to provide sufficient lighting to the bathhouse while concealing it from the outside. Serves as a museum and declared a national heritage site by Iran’s Cultural Heritage Department in 1956, the bathhouse is named after Imamzadeh Sultan Amir Ahmad, whose mausoleum is nearby. While travelling in Kashan, besides visiting historical houses and Fin garden, Uppersia recommends you to explore this less-known ancient monument.

Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse in Kashan, Iran

The Mideast's tallest pedestrian suspension bridge in Iran

For some, the thought of crossing a swinging bridge, suspended hundreds of feet in the air, is exhilarating. While others either cross as quickly as possible, or consider the merits of staying put. High and handsome amid beautiful Iran scenery, Meshgin shahr Suspension Bridge offers travelers and locals a peculiar, jaw-dropping experience. The Mideast's tallest pedestrian suspension bridge was inaugurated in 2014, inviting walkers to brave a narrow path running 80 meters above the valley floor at its highest point. Meshgin shahr Suspension Bridge in Ardabil province, a record-breaking 365 meters long and two meters wide, is being constructed on the Khiavchai River.  Going on a ZipLine around the bridge and also crossing over the glassy part of it, are exciting activities that you can find nowhere in Iran. The availability of suitable amenities and the location of the bridge in a forest park is another reason for the popularity of this tourist attraction. The entire area is in view which makes for a perfect photo opportunity.  You will not forgive yourself if you don’t take pictures to remember the view from the middle of this breathtaking bridge.

Meshgin shahr Suspension Bridge,Ardabil,Iran

Fascinating Traditional Music of Iran

Like other historical countries and travel destinations in the world, Iran is home to numerous and varied UNESCO natural, cultural and intangible heritage sites leaving every visitor in wonder. Each traveler spends so much time on exploring monumental sites that may miss getting acquainted to other amazing aspects of Iranian culture like its traditional music which is inscribed as an intangible UNESCO world heritage.

Tonbak, Iranian percussion instrument  

Chogha Zanbil : The First Religious Site in Iran.

Chogha Zanbil is an ancient worshiping place built around 1250 BC during the Elamite period. This monument is the remaining part of the ancient city of Dorantash and is located near the magnificent city of Susa in Khuzestan Province. The old building built by the king Untash-Napirisha mainly to honor the great god, Inshushinak. This may be attributed to the possibility that the ancient city was never quite finished, as Untash-Napirisha did not live long enough to see his work completed. Chogha Zanbil is considered as the first site registered in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List and also the orientalists know this place as the first religious site in Iran. 

Choghazanbil, Khoozestan province, Iran

Chogha Zanbil is the ancient name of this structure and a local word composed of two words of "Chogha" (in Lorri language means "hill") and Zanbil (meaning "basket"). This word is a reference to the location of the temple over the hills and simulates it to an inverted basket. Several bull sculptures of Inshushinak were found within the complex, which served the royal families of Elam as a place both of worship and of interment. In addition, a variety of small artifacts were recovered, including a collection of Middle Elamite cylinder seals. A building on the grounds contains five vaulted underground tombs, within four of which are cremated remains, and there is one uncremated corpse.

If you are longing to visit this mysterious monument, Uppersia as an Iranian local tour operator has stood with open arms.