Al Yassin House: A gem in the heart of the desert
Al Yasin House, known as Tabatabai House, is a magnificent mansion from the Qajar period, located in Kashan city. This magnificent building, with its eye-catching architecture and pleasant atmosphere, is known as one of the prominent tourist attractions of Kashan city and receives a huge number of domestic and foreign tourists every year.
History:
Al Yassin House was built around the year 1245 AH by the order of Seyyed Mohammad Taqi Hosseini Kashani, one of the rich and merchants named Kashan. The construction of this building lasted for about 20 years and the best architects and artists of that period were used in its construction.
Architecture:
Al Yassin house was built on a land of about 5000 square meters and includes two parts, inner and outer. The inner part includes many courtyards, halls, rooms, and the outer part includes service and stables.
Decorations:
The interior and exterior decorations of Al Yassin house are proof of the art and creativity of Iranian architects and artists during the Qajar period. Wall paintings, delicate tiling, exquisite plasterwork, eye-catching mirror work and beautiful moqran work are among the decorations of this historical building.
Different sections:
Yard: Al Yassin House has 4 separate yards, each of which has its own beauty. The outer courtyard, inner courtyard, backyard and garden courtyard are among these courtyards.
Halls: There are several halls in Al Yassin House, each designed for a specific purpose. Hall of Mirrors, Hall of Painting, Hall of Shahneshin and Reception Hall are among these halls.
Rooms: There are many rooms in Al Yassin house which are used for living and resting of the residents.
Service department: The service department of Al Yassin house included kitchen, bathroom, storage and stable.