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.
Fine garden
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.
Best Kashan Souvenirs and Handicrafts
Baklava
Sweet of “Baklava” is a delicious sweet that is filled with all types of nuts like hazelnuts, pistachios, cashews kernels, walnut and almonds.
Some favorable sweet are Cookies, Pashmak, Haji Badami,
Rosewater
It is exceptional fragrance of flowers that is called with a traditional name “Golabgiri” (making rose water) in Kashan. In two summer villages Qamsar and Niasa the famous ritual is hold from mid-May to mid-June every year for making rosewater. It is used for cooking foods and desserts.
Herbal Distillates
Kashan is not only famous for its rosewater but also for various medical plants such as mint, Bidmeshk, orange blossoms, etc.
Carpet
The glorious legacy of Iran land is Kashan carpet because it provides 70% of Iranian carpets and these productions are famous all over the world.
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.
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
