Iran | Kashan: How Beautiful is the Sultan's Bathhouse? 🛁✨
Have you ever seen a Sultan's bathhouse? 🤔 In Kashan, Iran, there’s a place that stands as a masterpiece of traditional Turkish baths, with over 500 years of history. Its luxurious decor and exquisite design leave visitors in awe, especially its stunning use of colors. 🌈 This place is the Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, a must-visit attraction in Kashan. 1️⃣ The Emperor's Bathhouse: 👑 It’s rare for a bathhouse to become a city’s top attraction, but this one is exceptional. 🏆 Built during the 16th-century Safavid dynasty, it’s one of Iran’s most historic and beautiful bathhouses. For 500 years, it was used by the wealthy and nobility. 💎 In West Asian culture, bathhouses trace their origins to Turkey, where bathing before prayer was essential for physical and spiritual cleanliness. 🧼 Influenced by Turkish traditions, bathhouses became an integral part of Persian culture. Today, the Sultan Bathhouse is a symbol of Kashan. 🏰 Despite centuries of use, it remains dazzling and is a must-visit alongside Fin Garden. 🌟 2️⃣ Exquisite Design: 🎨 What truly impresses visitors is the bathhouse’s interior design. The building features a classic dome design with ventilation openings at the top. 🌬️ The ceiling is adorned with beautiful reliefs, while the walls are covered in mosaic tiles in blue, white, and yellow. 🟦⬜🟨 The striking contrast of warm and cool tones, illuminated by lights, creates a visually stunning effect. 💡 The lighting around the pools adds to the luxurious ambiance, making the bathhouse feel more like an art gallery than a public bath. 🖼️✨ 3️⃣ Current Regrets: 😔 Honestly, before visiting, I thought tourists could actually bathe here. 🛀 But after seeing the intricate designs, I realized that was wishful thinking. 🤷♂️ It’s a small regret not being able to experience a Turkish bath in such a historic setting. Another regret is that the rooftop, once accessible, is now closed due to damaged stairs. 🚧 The rooftop, with its green glass dome, was a popular spot for capturing stunning sunsets. 🌅 Early birds would secure the best photo spots, but now it’s off-limits. If you’re planning a visit soon, keep this in mind. 📵 #TravelingTheWorld 🌍 #GlobalTravel ✈️ #TravelWithXiaohongshu 📕 #CulturalSites 🏛️ #MyTravelDiary 📖 #HiddenTravelGems 🌟 #IranTravel 🇮🇷 #Kashan #TravelGuide 📘 #OverseasTravel 🌏