An intimate mansion: a magnificent garden in the heart of Ramhormuz
The intimate mansion or Amir Sepehdar’s garden is a relic of the Qajar era in Ramhormoz city. This garden includes an inner mansion and a space for the guards and guests to live. Towers and ramparts have also been built to protect this complex.
History:
Samimi Mansion was built in 1320 AH by Mohammad Hossein Khan Sepahdar, one of the rulers of Bakhtiari region. This mansion was owned by the Sepehdar family until 1357, and then it became the property of the Cultural Heritage Organization.
Architecture:
The inner building is an intimate two-story building with brick and tile decorations. The roof of this mansion is domed and the beautiful colored glass used in it has created a pleasant atmosphere. On the ground floor of the mansion, there is a foyer, four rooms and a dining room with domed ceilings. The basement of the building also includes two rooms and a hallway.
The garden of the intimate mansion has tall and sturdy trees and a green and pleasant atmosphere. There is a large pond in the middle of the garden which adds to its beauty.
Importance:
Samimi mansion is very important in terms of history and architecture. This mansion is an example of Iranian garden architecture during the Qajar era. The decorations of this mansion also show the taste and art of the artists of that period. The garden of the intimate mansion is a suitable place to learn about the history and culture of Iran.
