A remarkable series of canals and refuges up to 24 meters deep, spanning among 3 floors and 4 kilometers, the Underground City of Nushabad is an ancient marvel!
Category: Kashan
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February 14, 2017June 4, 2017 FIN GARDEN (BAGH-E FIN)
The oldest standing Persian garden in all of Iran, Bagh-e Fin (also known as Fin Garden) is a lush botanical oasis surrounded by Kashan’s harsh desert landscape that was constructed in 1590. This beautiful paradise was the resting spot and summer abode of the kings and royalty throughout the ages. The dense garden is filled...
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February 10, 2017June 4, 2017 SULTAN AMIR AHMAD BATHHOUSE
Characterized by its beautiful vaulted domes and gorgeous interior decorations, the alluring 16th century Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse is one of the most exquisite and best preserved buildings of its kind in all of Iran. Named after a Safavid Imamzadeh, this Iranian National Heritage Site also goes by the name of the Ghasemi Bathhouse. Although...
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February 9, 2017June 4, 2017 TABATABAEI HOUSE
As many begin their journey in Tehran when first arriving in Iran, it may be a bit difficult to catch a glimpse of any sort of a traditional house or truly authentic Persian architecture. Due to the hasty modernization of Iran’s urban architecture much of the age-old craftsmanship of the past has been lost. Not...
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