Kashan Bazaar & Timche-ye Amin od-Dowleh
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A vaulted old bazaar more than a thousand years old. Its highlight is the 1868 dome of the Amin od-Dowleh Timche, where light streams in through the skylight like a kaleidoscope.
Kashan Bazaar dates back to the Seljuk period, and most of the surviving structures are from the Safavid and Qajar periods. Brick-vaulted arcades hold carpets, spices, copperware, rosewater and bakeries, and it remains the place where locals do their everyday shopping. The Amin od-Dowleh Timche in the middle of the bazaar was built in 1868. Its central dome, with honeycomb brickwork and stucco decoration, is exquisite, and sunlight streams in through the skylight at the top, making it one of Iran's most beautiful bazaar domes. Entry is free. Many shops close on Fridays and religious holidays, so it's best to come in the morning. You can pass the Agha Bozorg Mosque on the way.
Opening hours
About 09:00–13:00 and 16:00–20:00 (closed Fridays)
Nearby sights
- Agha Bozorg Mosque
- Ameri House
- Abbasi House
- Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse
- Borujerdi House
- Tabatabaei House
- Tepe Sialk
- Fin Garden (Bagh-e Fin)