Abbasi House, Historic mansion in Kashan, Iran
The Abbasi House spans 7,000 square meters across five floors with six courtyards, featuring traditional Persian residential architecture with public and private sections.
Built in the late 18th century for a prominent Kashan cleric named Agha Abbasi, the construction of this grand residence required two decades to complete.
The mansion contains separate quarters for men and women, reflecting traditional Persian social customs through its Andarouni and Birouni spatial organization.
The residence includes winter rooms designed to retain warmth and summer spaces equipped with wind towers and fountains for natural temperature regulation.
The Hall of Mirrors on the second floor features a ceiling adorned with mirror mosaics that create patterns reminiscent of a star-filled night sky.
Location: Kashan County
Official opening: 1836
Architectural style: Qajar architecture
Made from material: adobe, brick, plaster
GPS coordinates: 33.97628,51.44044
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:03
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