Tabatabaei House Kashan

Tabatabaei House Kashan is one of the main attractions in Kashan. It’s the top historical house in Kashan, Iran, and it is a famous place for photography and fantastic architecture. Here, you can find all the things to know about Tabatabaei House Kashan, like address, photos, opening time, tourist information, nearby main attractions, and Iran tours that include this attraction.

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Tourist information of Tabatabaei House Kashan

Tabatabaei House Kashan is one of the top historical Kashan attractions, and it is an example of a historical house with unique Iranian architecture. It’s near all the main sights in Kashan.

The city of Kashan is entirely of grand and ancient mansions erected by wealthy businessmen and merchants. This mansion is termed the heaven of Persian houses.

It has so much creative sense and beauty that amazes everyone. This mansion is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Kashan and constantly draws numerous travellers.

All eyes are drawn to the perfectly symmetrical buildings and their intricate ornamentation. Tabatabaei House, like Shiraz’s Nasir-al Mulk Mosque, has attracted photographers. Remember to bring your camera and brightly coloured clothing. 

Three wind towers are used to provide cooling for the building. Within the house are two Qanats, or Persian water canals. 

Seeing the intricate design of this structure is one of the top things to do if you’re in Kashan. You can make out design elements inspired by Persian rugs on the walls.

Spring and autumn are the finest times to visit this old home and take in Kashan’s sights.

History and Architecture of Tabatabaei House Kashan

The Tabatabaei House is not only very pretty and well-built but also very important to history. Rich people from the Tabatabaei family built the house in 1835. As a loving tribute to his beloved wife, Seyyed Jafar Tabatabaei, the patriarch and a skilled carpet trader, set out on a fantastic trip. The name of the house he picked to honour her shows how much he loves her. 

Find out how fascinating the walls are, covered with detailed drawings of beautiful birds. According to Tabatabaei, these bird images were added to the house because he loved his wife, “Homa,” very much. 

It introduces the Tabatabaei House, a true masterpiece of traditional Iranian home building. Renowned worldwide for its unparalleled elegance and breathtaking beauty, this architectural marvel speaks a distinctive and universally cherished language.

This house is divided into two parts by four courtyards: the “Andarouni” (women’s quarters) and the “Birouni” (public area). The structure features three wind towers that serve as natural air conditioners, effectively maintaining a cool interior during the summer season. Inside the building, two qanats, or water lines, supply water to the beautiful pools and fountains in the courtyard.

The house’s exterior is designed with great plaster patterns and intricately carved wooden doors and windows, enhancing its overall charm. Discover a captivating world of art and mosaic windows adorned with vibrant colors. It introduces the enchanting bird Homa, a captivating symbol that graces the exquisite designs accompanying Tabatabaei’s beloved wife, also known as Homa.

Nearby Attraction and Restaurants to Tabatabaei House Kashan

While Kashan is home to several beautiful buildings, Tabatabaei House is situated in the city’s primary tourist area, making it easy to reach the likes of the Borujerdi House, Abbasi House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Kashan Bazaar and Ameriha House (Saraye Ameriha Hotel).

Some of the best Kashan restaurants around this place are Cafe Baam, Mirrors Hall, Morshedi House Cafe’ & Restaurant, Abbasi Traditional Restaurant, Negin Restaurant, Mahinestan Raheb Restaurant, Manouchehri House Restaurant, Dopaza Cafe, Mirrors Hall of Ameriha House and Avgoon Experience Cafe.

Nearby Hotels to Tabatabaei House Kashan

You can stay near the Tabatabaei House at the SangPoloy Boutique Hotel, Givak Hotel, Sourijan Boutique Hotel, Saraye Ameriha Hotel, Atlasi Hotel, Khademi Traditional Hotel, Morshedi House Boutique Hotel, and Sarva House boutique hotel.

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You can add this attraction to your itinerary. Please get in touch with tour operators.

  1. Tabatabaei House Kashan to Borujerdi House. 5 min. walk.
  2. Tabatabaei House Kashan to Sultan Amir Ahmad bathhouse. 3 min. walk.
  3. Tabatabaei House Kashan to Agha Bozorg Mosque. 15 min. walk.
  4. Tabatabaei House Kashan to Fin Garden .19 min. by car.

List of Iran tours includes Tabatabaei House Kashan

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Review and Comments of Tabatabaei House Kashan

One of the tourists remarked,” It looks like a plaza, has beautiful stucco and buildings, and is well taken care of. You can see how wealthy people used to live there.”

Another tourist said,” It’s a big house with several gardens that used to belong to a wealthy merchant. It has beautiful wall paintings, stained glass windows, and other features typical of traditional Persian home design, like biruni and andaruni. I liked it there so much.”

Also, one of the tourists said,” The Tabatabaei House is one of the five places in Kashan that every guest should see. It is known in Iran as the bride’s house, and there is a secret love story between this house and the Borujerdi House, who is the groom. The house is beautiful and artistic, with beautiful paintings and traditional Persian architecture.”

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