Sightseeing places in Kashan; Attractions and places to see + photo and address

Kashan is one of the most important and famous tourist destinations in Iran and plays an important role in the country’s tourism industry. This city presents a pleasant combination of history, architecture and nature. According to historical and archeological evidence, Kashan is considered one of the oldest collective human settlements in history, and fortunately, it has been able to preserve a major part of its historical context until today. From magnificent historic houses to lush gardens in the middle of the desert, everything in Kashan has come together to create a different and unforgettable experience. In the following, we will get to know some of the sights of Kashan.

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan, Shahid Ardahal Square (Amireh), end of Amir Kabir Boulevard (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: 9 to 17
• Visiting fee (year 1404): 30,000 tomans

Definitely, one of the most beautiful and lovely places to see in Kashan is the beautiful garden of Fin, which can be called as a perfect example of Iranian gardens. This place has also been very important and valuable historically; As it is written in the “History of Qom”, one of the oldest historical sources, in this regard:

The buildings and karizs of Fin were built by order of Jamshid.

Photographer: Unknown / tasnimnews.com

Fin Garden with its eye-catching and pleasant area has been the attention of kings since the distant past, and it was expanded during other rulers of history, including “Al Boyeh” and “Ilkhanan”, and it was also renovated in some eras.

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan, Shahid Ardahal Square (Amireh), end of Amir Kabir Boulevard (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: 9 to 17
• Visiting fee (year 1404): By purchasing a ticket for the Fin garden, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Fin bath.

Two important and historical baths of Iran are located in the city of Kashan and the southern part of Bagh Fin, which are known as the big bath (the royal bath built by the order of Feth Ali Shah Qajar) and the small bath (servants’ bath).

Photographer: unknown / neshan.org

The small bath was built during the Safavid era and has an older history than the big bath. The murder of Amir Kabir, one of the most bitter and important historical and political events of ancient Iran, took place in this bath.

• Address: Isfahan province, Kashan, Ayatollah Kashani intersection, Baba Afzal St., not reaching Kamal-ul-Molk Square, Shahidan Dahiki St. (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: 8 to 20

One of the most famous sights of Kashan and one of the oldest historical buildings of this city is the Kashan Grand Mosque, which dates back to the Seljuk era. This valuable historical work was made with the efforts of Safiya Khatun, the daughter of Malik Ashtar.

Photographer: Mostafameraji / Wikimedia

The Jame Mosque of Kashan has been restored and renovated in different periods such as Karim Khan Zand and Abdul Razzaq Khan, the ruler of Kashan. Among the remarkable beauties of this mosque, we can mention the calligraphy art of masters such as Abdul Karim and Ibn Mohammad Hossein Mohammad Kazem Isfahani, which are engraved on its walls.

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan, Kamal-ul-Molk Square, Fazel Naraghi Street, Agha Bezor Mosque Alley (Farhang 30) (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: 9 to 18

Agha Bozor Mosque and School of Kashan is one of the most beautiful and magnificent mosques built during the Qajar era, which was built with the financial assistance of Haj Mohammad Taghi Khanban, and its construction process was completed during the reign of Naseruddin Shah. Agha Bozor Mosque and School of Kashan is one of the famous places of Kashan.

Photographer: Diego Delso / Wikimedia

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan, Kamal-ul-Molk Square, the beginning of Baba Afzal Street (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: Saturday to Thursday from 9:30 to 20:30

Among the other valuable historical heritage and tourist attractions of Kashan is the traditional market of this city, which, in addition to its architectural beauty, was considered one of the best and most famous markets in its time. In a way that many historians, Iranologists and great writers of Iran and the world have spoken about it. In the book “Zinat al-Majlis” it is written as follows:

There is nothing like the Kashan bazaar in the whole world, and the length of that bazaar is almost two thousand years old.

Photographer: unknown / kashangold.ir

“Tavernih” also wrote about the traditional market of Kashan:

Kashan bazaar is very beautiful and equipped with good rooms, caravanserais are big and comfortable. Especially one of them is very excellent, which is located near Baghshah Dolatkhane.

The traditional market of Kashan, whose history goes back to the Safavid era, has become one of the most beautiful and prosperous traditional markets of Iran, along with its unique architecture and its proximity to ancient trade routes. The traditional market of Kashan is actually several centuries old; As it seems from the historical documents and evidence, the main age of the market goes back to the era of Al-Buyeh and then the Seljuqs; But its prosperity is related to the Safavid era. This market was very prosperous and at its peak during the Safavid period and especially during the reign of Shah Abbas I. In 1192 AH due to a severe earthquake, Kashan market was destroyed and lost its former importance and prosperity. The current building of the market can be considered a masterpiece of architectural art in the Qajar era; Because this bazaar was built on the remains of the previous bazaar during the reign of Feth Ali Shah Qajar.

One of the most important buildings in the traditional market of Kashan is New Mesgarha Bazaar and Farrokh Khan Amin al-Dawlah Ghaffari, which, due to its good and unique design, has no similar in the whole of Iran. More than 120 small and large shops with front porches and upper floors have been built from the government gate (now Municipality Square) to Faiz Square and in front of the Square Mosque. In the distance between the shops, several vast caravanserais have been built in front of each other with long sides and roofs, and the end of each shop has a door, window and light to the courtyard of the caravanserais.

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan, Imam Hossein (AS) Square, Amir Kabir Blvd., Amir Al Mominin St., Zulfiqar 10 (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: 9 to 16
• Visiting fee (year 1404): 25,000 tomans

It will definitely be interesting and exciting to visit a place that can be one of the oldest civilizations in human history. Silk Kashan hills are very attractive for those interested in history and archeology. Cemeteries A and B are each more than 3,500 and 3,000 years old, respectively, and are considered one of the most historical sights in Kashan.

Photographer: Mohammadreza Shafizadeh / Wikimedia

Ziggurat of Silk Hill Kashan is made of clay and pottery and for a long time there was no information about its existence; Until after the flood in eighty years ago, it was taken out of the soil and was studied and investigated as historical and valuable works.

• Address: Isfahan province, Kashan city, km 40 Kashan-Dilijan road, Mashhad Ardahal village (view on the map)

If you are interested in literature and art, you can go to Mashhad Ardahal Kashan and visit the tomb of Sohrab Sepehri, a famous poet and contemporary painter of Iran. This great poet was buried in the courtyard of Imamzadeh Sultan Ali Ibn Mohammad Baqir in Ardahal village of Mashhad.

Photographer: unknown / fa.irancultura.it

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan, Fazel Naraghi St., Alavi St., Bastan 8th (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: 9 to 17
• Visiting fee (year 1404): 30,000 tomans

In the city of Kashan, you can see many old mansions and houses with beautiful and amazing architecture, which have an exemplary reputation due to their interesting and unique architecture, and today they have become one of the most beloved tourist attractions of the beautiful Kashan. The Boroujerdi house is among these valuable historical buildings that were built during the Qajar rule. One of the characteristics of this historical house is the crescent-shaped wind deflectors that are located on the roof of the hall and the hood.

Photographer: unknown / mehrgol.com

The Boroujerdi house is located on Alavi Street and Sultan Amir Ahmad historical neighborhood, and the date 1194 AH is included in the building’s inscription. Because the owner of the house imported goods from Borujerd and was in contact with the merchants of this city, he was known as Mr. “Hassan Borujerdi” and this house became known as the Borujerdis.

Due to the characteristics and high values ​​of Iranian architecture, the use of all traditional architectural techniques to perfection, diverse and very delicate and artistic decorations, the genius and creativity of the architecture, especially in the unique and exceptional combination of the covered outer courtyard, the said house is almost the most famous and important historical house in Iran and is considered as a symbol of Iran’s residential buildings.

• Address: Isfahan province, central part of Natanz city, Borzroud village (view on the map)
• Distance to Kashan: 80 km (one hour and 15 minutes by car)

Abyaneh village of Kashan is definitely one of the most beautiful and unique villages in the history of Iran, which is very popular among tourists. This beautiful village, which can be identified as one of the highest residential areas in the country, with its moderate climate, beautiful architecture, natural attractions and tourist attractions, has become one of the most visited places in Kashan today and hosts domestic and foreign travelers.

Photographer: Behzad Bakhshi / Google Map

The houses of Abyaneh village are completely built on the steep slope north of the river, they have wooden sash windows and the exterior is covered with red soil. Visiting this beautiful place polishes the soul and body of a person due to its interesting nature and amazing sights.

• Address: Isfahan province, Kashan city, Niaser district, heights west of Niaser city (view on the map)
• Distance to Kashan: 35 km (30 minutes by car)

A four-arched fire temple left over from the Sassanid era is located in the heights of Niaser Kashan, which is one of the most special sights of Kashan, and in the distant past was used as a place for holding special rituals and customs of followers of the Zoroastrian religion. This historical work, which is also known as “Four Qapu” and “Four Gates”, has been placed by archaeologists in the group of the oldest and largest examples of Iranian four-arched buildings, which, by the way, are healthier among other similar works and have seen less damage and damage.

Photographer: Mehrab Pourfaraj / Wikimedia

• Address: Isfahan province, Kashan city, Niaser district, heights west of Niaser city (view on the map)
• Distance to Kashan: 35 km (30 minutes by car)

Photographer: unknown / mashreghnews.ir

There are many stories about the reason for the creation of Niaser Cave or Raees Niaser Cave, the most probable of which is the creation of this beautiful and strange cave due to the holding of ritual and religious ceremonies.

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It is stated in the book “Ayin Mehr” that water was very important in Mithra’s religion and one of the rituals of the followers of Mehr was washing and bathing. In order to participate in the ceremony of praise of Mehr, people had to wash themselves for several days and nights with special rituals and endure the blows of whips. There were also water wells or boiling springs in the mehrabahs, and for this reason, they dug the bottom of the mehrabahs.

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan City, Niaser District, Niaser City, Valiasr St., Cascade St. (view on the map)
• Distance to Kashan: 35 km (30 minutes by car)

Niaser waterfall is located in the neighborhood of Sarkomar, Niaser, and its water originates from Talar spring (Alexandria), which is located next to Chartaghi (Sasanian fire pit). A spring to which it can be said that Niaser owes all its history. Two-thirds of the water of this spring flows to the waterfall and from there to the plains of Niaser, and one-third goes to the new neighborhood.

Photographer: Daud Ghane / Google Map

Today, Niaser waterfall, which is built in the form of winding and nested stone tunnels, has become one of the sights of Kashan. This place is another proof that there was probably a temple belonging to the followers of Mithras near the cave of Rais Niaser.

• Address: Isfahan province, Kashan city, Qomsar district (view on the map)
• Distance to Kashan: 33 km (35 minutes by car)

Qamsar Kashan is one of the most beautiful and interesting places in central Iran, which everyone knows because of its fragrant and famous rose water. A land full of Mohammedan flowers that turns into a unique paradise in the middle of spring and hosts many tourists from all over the world. Observing the unique landscape of rose fields, inhaling its amazing fragrance, breathing in the pleasant spring air and watching the ritual of water harvesting in Qamsar Kashan can be classified as one of the most lovely and exciting things that every tourist will encounter upon entering this land.

Photographer: unknown / fartaknews.com

• Address: Isfahan province, Aran and Bidgol city, Noushabad city, Niayesh street (view on the map)
• Visiting hours: 8 to 18
• Visiting fee (year 1404): 70,000 tomans
• Distance to Kashan: 10 km (15 minutes by car)

Near Kashan and in the city of Noushabad, there is an underground complex with a depth of four to 18 meters, which was completely built by humans and is considered one of the most special sights of Kashan. This underground city, which is known as the underground city of Noosh Abad or Oui complex, is in three floors and consists of different spaces including rooms, numerous channels, corridors, wells and other parts, each of these floors are connected to each other by vertical wells.

Photographer: Unknown / no.tripadvisor.com

Photographer: Mehran Shesh Baradaran / Google Map

The underground city of Noushabad is the largest underground city in the world, which was formed under the urban fabric and expanded to the current level of the city. The depth of the city is estimated to be between 4 and 16 meters, and according to the residents of the region, its width extends beyond the historical fence of the city and is estimated to be around 4 kilometers. This complex was built in the shape of a glove under the fabric of the city of Noushabad and includes a set of rooms, corridors, wells and numerous canals on three floors, on its walls there are traces of the impact of the edge of a sharp object. Due to the hardness of the ground in this area, archaeologists have hypothesized that the tools used for digging must have been made of diamond-like material.

Spring is the season of reviving Kashan. At this time of the year, the city is at the height of its beauty, and traditional celebrations are held. Among the sights of Kashan in spring, the following can be mentioned:

• Finn’s garden
• Qamsar
• Silk hills
• Historical houses

Kashan summers are hot; But visiting the indoor historical attractions and cool areas around the city makes for a pleasant experience. Among the sightseeing places of Kashan in summer, the following can be mentioned:

• Niaser Cave (Chief’s Cave)
• Kashan traditional market
• Agha Bozur Mosque and School
• Noushabad underground city

Photographer: Hossein Nazari / unsplash.com

Autumn, with mild weather, is one of the best times to discover the charms of Kashan; Because everything seems calmer and more attractive. Among the sights of Kashan in autumn, the following can be mentioned:

• Finn’s garden
• Maranjab desert
• Timcheh Amin al-Douleh
• Old context and historical transitions

Photographer: Pedram Raz / unsplash.com

Winter in Kashan is cold but quiet and suitable for exploring the historical spaces and the desert around the city. Among the sightseeing places of Kashan in winter, the following can be mentioned:

• Maranjab desert
• Kashan traditional market
• Historical houses
• Niaser spring

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During the day, sunlight doubles the architectural charm of Kashan’s historical buildings. Among the sights of Kashan during the day, the following can be mentioned:

• Ameri’s house
• Finn’s garden
• Niaser waterfall
• Silk hills

Photographer: Hasan Almasi / unsplash.com

Kashan desert nights are suitable for walking in the historical fabric of the city or observing the desert sky. Among the tourist attractions of Kashan at night, the following can be mentioned:

• Maranjab desert
• Walking in historical passages and old texture
• Timcheh Amin al-Douleh
• Kamalul Molk Square

Where should we go at night in Kashan?

Kashan is a historical and beautiful city in Isfahan province and the central region of Iran. Some sights of Kashan are suitable for visiting at night.

If you are interested in getting to know Kashan with all its eye-catching historical and architectural effects, we suggest you take a look at the list of Kashan sightseeing places in Kajaro. This list will introduce you to the most important sights in Kashan and will help you plan a purposeful and fruitful trip.

Author: Mahbube Hosni