Abbāsi House

The Abbāsi House is a large historic house museum in Kashan, Iran. It was built during the late 18th century and belonged to a wealthy glass merchant.[1][2] It is partly converted into a teahouse, a traditional restaurant, and a small shop.[2][3] Other such houses, including the Borujerdi House and the Tabātabāei House, are located nearby.

Abbāsi House
General information
Architectural styleIranian
LocationKashan, Iran
Coordinates33.9762°N 51.4405°E / 33.9762; 51.4405

Structure

The Abbassian House consists of several courtyards and multistorey buildings, and is decorated with plaster reliefs, mirror-work, and stained glass.[2] One of the chambers has a ceiling designed with mirror pieces so as to give the impression of a starry sky under the nocturnal glitter of candlelight. Secret passageways were also built into the house.

A panoramic view of the Abbāsi House.
  • An exterior view of the Abbāsi House and its central courtyard.
    An exterior view of the Abbāsi House and its central courtyard.
  • A view from within an iwan (balcony) inside the Abbāsi House.
    A view from within an iwan (balcony) inside the Abbāsi House.
  • Gardens and a pool in the central yard of the Abbāsi House.
    Gardens and a pool in the central yard of the Abbāsi House.
  • An exterior view of the upper floor of the Abbāsi House.
    An exterior view of the upper floor of the Abbāsi House.
  • An exterior view of lower-floor hallways inside the Abbāsi House.
    An exterior view of lower-floor hallways inside the Abbāsi House.
  • A view from within an upper-floor room inside the Abbāsi House.
    A view from within an upper-floor room inside the Abbāsi House.
  • Upper-floor rooms inside the Abbāsi House.
    Upper-floor rooms inside the Abbāsi House.
  • A view from within an upper-floor room inside the Abbāsi House.
    A view from within an upper-floor room inside the Abbāsi House.
  • A ceiling inside the Abbāsi House.
    A ceiling inside the Abbāsi House.
  • Carvings on the exterior walls of the Abbāsi House.
    Carvings on the exterior walls of the Abbāsi House.
  • The central courtyard of the Abbāsi House.
    The central courtyard of the Abbāsi House.
  • Stained glass work inside the Abbāsi House.
    Stained glass work inside the Abbāsi House.
  • a panoramic HDR image from a section of abbasi house in kashan
    a panoramic HDR image from a section of abbasi house in kashan

References
  1. "Iran's Beauties in Photos: Abbasi House". Tasnim News Agency. 22 March 2017.
  2. "Khan-e Abbasian". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  3. "Abbasi Teahouse & Traditional Restaurant". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
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