Vakil Hammam, Public bathhouse in Shiraz, Iran.
Vakil Hammam is a Persian bathhouse in Shiraz located near Vakil Mosque, featuring traditional architecture with vaulted ceilings and stone and brick columns. The interior contains multiple chambers, each serving different functions within the bathing experience.
Built in 1767 under Karim Khan during the Zand dynasty, this bathhouse was part of a royal district that also included an important fortress. This era shaped the area with several major structures constructed together.
This bathhouse served as a social gathering place where people came together, not just for washing but for conversation and relaxation. The design of separate chambers reflects how important such spaces were to the rhythm of daily life in the city.
Guided tours show you through the different chambers and display how people used the space historically through costumed figures. It helps to understand the layout beforehand so you can follow the flow from one area to the next.
The central columns have a distinctive twisted shape that catches the eye and shows how craftspeople added decorative details to functional structures. The heat chamber with its ancient pool system and intricate plasterwork is often one of the most memorable areas for visitors.
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