Visit Kashan with Acrossiran professional team. Just between the route from Isfahan to Tehran. Kashan an oasis in the heart of the Iran desert, is a city that can surprise you. Don’t hesitate to have a one night stop at this beautiful city. To clarify, Kashan’s meaning means Popular cities. It is an Indian originated name. People products such as cotton and onion.

History and Attractions

The city is a delightful oasis that has a lot to offer to tourists. It dates back about 7000 years. From many architecturally luxurious royal houses to grand mosques and traditional bazaars. Many old houses in there became boutique hotels or cafes and restaurants. So there are also wide options for accommodation and food. They make it a beautiful tourist city. It can be considered one of the first Islamic cities. However, some Christians and Jews also live there. And also it is the center of literary schools.

Firstly, Sialk Hills is the most important historical attraction there. Maybe, it is the oldest ziggurat in the world. Then Niasar Fire Temple, Suleimanieh Fountain, and Sorab Sepehri,s grave are the other places. He was a famous Iranian poet and painter. Further Ameri House, Borujerdi house, Tabatabai House, and Yasin are the historical houses of Kashan. They are the oldest and largest ones in this city. Aside from historical houses of royal families, Fin garden is a great attraction.

The famous bath-house in this complex is where they killed the well-known minister of Qajar dynasty Amir Kabir. Moreover, Kashan Bazar is another place that is enjoyable for tourists. Its villages are natural attractions and nice to visit. Also, this city is famous for its valuable souvenirs, especially carpets. Kashan rug is well-known among tourists. Meanwhile, people use traditional clothes there. Mostly, it finds in Abyane village.

Kashan weather

The best time to visit Kashan is in May. And also it is the time of Damask rose essential oil extraction. That is one of the most special customs of the local people. It is known for having the best herbal extracts. They take them in a traditional way. Its winters are cool and summers are very hot. In addition, the dry climate of this city is due to its proximately to the Dasht-e Kavir. So, Kashan is one of the most touristy cities in Iran.