The historical house of Boroujerdis: a gem in the heart of the desert
History:
The Boroujerdi house was built around the year 1292 AH by the order of Seyyed Hasan Natanzi, one of the rich and merchants named Kashan. The construction of this building lasted for about 18 years and the best architects and artists of that period were used in its construction.
Architecture:
The Boroujerdi house was built on a land with an area of about 1700 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 the Boroujerdi 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: The Boroujerdi house has four 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 the Borujerdi 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 the Borujerdi house that were used for residents’ living and resting.
Service department: The service department of Boroujerdi’s house included kitchen, bathroom, storage and stable.
Tourist Attractions:
In addition to the eye-catching architecture and decorations, Boroujerdi’s house also has other tourist attractions, including:
Ventilator: The long and high ventilator of Boroujerdi’s house is an example of traditional Iranian architecture for air conditioning inside the building.
Pond: A large and turquoise pond in the middle of the yard has given beauty and freshness to the house.
Library: The library of Borujerdi house contains a collection of exquisite books in various fields, including literature, history and art.
Shop: All kinds of souvenirs and memorabilia related to Kashan are sold in the store of Boroujerdi’s house.
