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.
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Architectural style | Iranian |
Location | Kashan, Iran |
Coordinates | 33°58′34″N 51°26′26″E / 33.9762°N 51.4405°E |
StructureEdit
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.[citation needed]
GalleryEdit
A view from within an iwan (balcony) inside the Abbāsi House.
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Iran's Beauties in Photos: Abbasi House". Tasnim News Agency. 22 March 2017.
- ^ a b c "Khan-e Abbasian". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "Abbasi Teahouse & Traditional Restaurant". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 26 July 2018.