The most beautiful bazaar in Iran. Bazaar of Kashan. It is in the center of the city of Kashan, Iran. It is thought to have been built in the Seljuk era with renovations during the Safavid period. The bazaar has a famous architecture, especially at its Timche-ye Amin od-Dowleh section, where a grand light well was built in the 19th century. There you can see an intricate designs constructed into the ceiling. When you walk through the Dome it is almost as if you would be experiencing night and day at the same time. There are many dark twists and turns that create a cavern-like feel, while other areas have rays of light shining through the ceiling’s trenches. The Bazaar is known for its peaceful atmosphere.The bazaar is one of the most beautiful and authentic in all of Iran – a series of interconnected passages and covered domes, perfect for endless wandering. Shafts of sunlight entered through geometric skylights at the center of each vault. The bazaar is still in use and is a few miles in total length. In the bazaars complex beside the main bazaars, there are several mosques, tombs, caravanserais, arcades, baths, and water reservoirs that each were constructed in a different period.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:12:01 +0000
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