Abbasian Historical House in Kashan

During the time, mankind has created structures neither languages can describe nor can eyes get enough of them. Architecture is the art that always mirrors human creativity and imagination. In the meantime, historical monuments are examples of man’s art in architectural. Today we want to travel to the heart of historical houses in Kashan, a city that has been home for many tribes and folks, and indeed, a great host for Iranian historical memorials. Abbasian Historical House in Kashan is one of the architectural masterpieces of Persia, and has been the nominee of the most beautiful Iranian-Islamic Residential Building. This house, featuring a traditional restaurant and charming delightful environment, makes a different impression on your trip. This all mesmerizing house has already been used for several television shows. The construction of Abbasian Historical House dates back to Qajar dynasty. It belonged to Haj Mohammad Ibrahim, a famous merchant of that time. The total area of the hose is more than 5000 square meters and consists of five floor and five courtyard.  The architecture of the house is so rich and magnificent, and the plaster works, paintings and Islamic architectural ornament have been used at the height of beauty and elegance. The entire parts of the mansion is divided into three main sections. The interior, exterior and the servant section. The exterior part includes the covered hall, Iwan (porch), Se-Dari Dorm (rooms with three doors), Panjdari (five windowed room), and some other parts. The exterior section was the residence of the land lord and his family. The whole set of this part features two wind catchers, two wells that one of them is considered as a reservoir. The most important parts of Abbasian Historical House are mirror room, Shah Neshin (a part of the interior and it is a room a little higher than other rooms featuring semi-dome), the central hall and two larger halls. The servant section comprises of a courtyard and an independent passageway. Matbakh (an old term for Iranian Kitchens), and a courtyard are other parts of the servant section. This house is made in “Sunken courtyard” style. In this way, the courtyard is below the ground level. Consequently, the use of aqueducts and natural heat is much easier in this way.  Abbasian Historical House was registered as a national heritage in 1998.