Destination

Kashan

Kashan is the city of amazing traditional houses and sharbat khane (houses of local drinks) .An ancient town that is located in the edge of Iran’s central desert and is 220 km south of Tehran and north of Isfahan. This old town based on the excavations in Teppe Sialk, is one of the oldest centers of civilization from pre-historic ages.
This desert town with its warm weather is the centre of rose water production in Iran and even the world, and is famous for its carpets and also old houses with architectural masterpieces.
Umeå in Sweden and Kazanlak in Bulgaria are sister cities of Kashan.

But apart from all that Kashan has even more:

• You will see traditional houses in Kashan that you won’t see anywhere else in Iran or the world for that matter. Traditional houses with amazing architecture.

• Kashan carpet weaving is world famous. It has been selected as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2010

• Although it is located just next to the desert, you can still see one of the most beautiful gardens of Iran in Kashan. A wonderful contrast.

Population

304,487 (2017)

Area

9,647 km2

Location

Center of Iran

Elevation

971m

Climate

Warm climate

Avg Annual Temperature

33.2 °C. (July, Warmest)

5.0 °C. (January ,Coldest)

Kashan Top Attractions

Finn is the name of a Persian garden which includes a Finn bath, too. It is one of Iran’s national attractions and also a UNESCO world heritage site. Although Kashan is located just beside the Iranian central desert and its climate is dry, it is still a a small part of paradise. The Finn garden has historical importance for Iranians too since their beloved chancellor , Amir Kabir, was sadly killed here by the order of Nasereddin Shah, Qajarid king in 10 January 1852.

Another historical attraction that has survived from the Seljuks era is this bazaar. It had been an important commercial centre in Sassanid and especially in the Safavid era so that many tourists have named it as a masterpiece of Iran and Kashan town .It has around a 3km-long roofed bazaar with 40 historical structures that include caravanserais and several arches.

A large old mosque and theological school in the old part of the town. Its beautiful appearance and symmetrical design have a facade, a Hashti (the space behind a doorway in Iranian traditional architecture), two iwans, a central courtyard with a garden and a fountain, and a forty-column shabistan that have seen this mosque regarded as the best example of Persian architecture in the mid-19th century .

This is a large ancient archeological site and a real symbol of Aryan national art which is based on joint excavation with the Louvre museum, Francais de Recherche en Iran Institute and Iran’s Cultural Heritage Organization. It has been determined as the oldest settlement that dates back to 5500–6000 BC. It consists of two northern and southern hills, or A and B cemetery, which are between 3500 and 300 years old.

Kashan popular hotels

Negarestan Hotel Kashan

Amir Kabir hotel Kashan

Sayeh Saray Traditional House Kashan

Kashan Souvenirs and Handicrafts

Baklava

It can be found anywhere in Iran but neither the shape nor the taste would be the same. Cities like Tabriz, Qazvin, Yazd and Kashan are the most famous cities for their Baklava. If you like both sweets and nuts, this pastry can be a good choice.

Rosewater

Kashan Rosewater (Local name Golab ) has a worldwide reputation. Every year in May, Iranians travel to Kashan to join Rosewater Festival (Golabigiri Festival) and visit the process of distilling Rosewater dates back to old centuries.

Mohammadi Flower Buds

Beautiful small dried Rosebuds with vivid pink color. But it's not just a visual beauty; these tiny Rosebuds have a great taste, strong aroma and notable benefits, too. They can be used in different foods, sweets, tea and herbal teas.

Kashan Carpet

Kashan handwoven Carpet has a worldwide reputation and few rugs can compete with it. The dense Persian knots, beautiful colors, designs and high-quality wool used in it, has created very popular carpets appreciated by the experts of this industry.

Kashan Traditional Foods

Chelo Dizi of Kashan

Chelo Dizi is originally the local food of Khaled Abad village that is located 55 km west of Kashan. The ingredients are rice, lamb, onion, blacked-eye pea, salt, pepper and turmeric. At first, all ingredients except rice are cooked and then rice is added to them.

Abgoosht-e Loubia Sefid

It is another Kashan famous dish that is cooked in many ceremonies. cowpea, mutton, salt, pepper and onion are the elements that are combined and mashed to form this delicious creamy mixture. This dish can be served with either bread or rice.

Kashani Tas Kebab

Tas kebab is a traditional Persian food that each city has its own recipe and flavour. Its Kashani version comprises eggplant, pomegranate sauce, lamb shank and some spices. It is known as Joojooe Tas Kebab In the Kashani accent.

Koofteh Ab Somagh

Many believe it is the most delicious food in Kashan; may be due to its sour taste. Ground meat and onion are mixed, then pea flour, salt and black pepper are added. Finally , meatballs are made of this combination and cooked in water and sumac.

Kashan Daily Tours And Packages

Cultural Highlights of Yazd

Duration: 6 Days

Essential Yazd

Duration: 8 Days

Yazd Classic

Duration: 5 Days

Destination

Why Kashan ?

Kashan in a Glance

Kashan Top Attractions

Finn Bath and Garden

Kashan Traditional Bazaar

Agha Bozorg Mosque

Tepe Sialk (Sialk Historical Hill )

Kashan popular hotels