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

Is Kashan worth visiting?

It is said that central cities of Iran like Kashan, offer the most untouched Persian culture, tradition and architecture to visitors and travelers. With more than thousand years of antiquity, Kashan is one of the most amazing cities that must be visited while traveling in Iran. Here are some of the monumental and natural attractions that will amaze you in Kashan:

Fin Garden:

The beautiful and glorious Fin Garden is the valuable green gem that has been left in the heart of central desert from Safavid dynasty. Fin Garden is one of the nine Persian gardens that have been inscribed as a chain world heritage site by the UNESCO. The base of this garden is related to Buyid dynasty and other elements like the palace, the entrance, the bath, the tower and the fortifications are added to the garden during Safavid and Qajarid dynasties.

Fin Garden of Kashan, Iran.

6 places you must visit in Kashan.

As one of the most historic cities in Iran, Kashan offers a perspective of life and architecture in old Iran. Kashan is located in Isfahan province in the heart of central Iran and is considered as one of the richest cities of Iran in terms of architecture, history and culture. There are so many natural and monumental attractions in Kashan and here are some of the most amazing ones that you must see while you are in this city:

1 Fin Garden and Hammam

Being registered as a UNESCO world heritage site, the beautiful Fin Garden is one of the best samples of the Persian gardens, dating back to Safavid dynasty. It contains Fin Bath, where Amir Kabir the Qajarid Chancellor was murdered. The high trees, the turquoise pools full of water and the beautiful mansion inside the garden make it a wonderful place.

Fin Garden in Kashan