Abbāsi House Explained

Abbassian House
Location:Kashan, Iran
Architectural Style:Iranian
Coordinates:33.9762°N 51.4405°W

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.

Structure

The Abbassian House consists of several courtyards and multistorey buildings, and is decorated with plaster reliefs, mirror-work, and stained glass.[2]

Notes and References

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