Timcheh Amin-doleh Kashan
Amin-Doleh Timcheh, also known as Amin-Doleh Caravanserai, is one of the most beautiful and magnificent Timchehs in Iran, which is located in the city of Kashan. This historical building was built in the Qajar period by the order of Farrukh Khan Ghafari, nicknamed Amin al-Doulah, one of the famous men of that period.
Architecture:
Timcheh Amin al-Douleh was built on a land of about 3500 square meters and has two parts, exterior and interior. The outer part includes the entrance hall, vestibule and two cells on the sides of the vestibule. The inner part of Timcheh includes a central courtyard, cells and numerous porches.
Decorations:
The internal and external decorations of Timcheh Amin al-Douleh are proof of the art and creativity of Iranian architects and artists in 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.
Entrance:
The entrance gate of Timcheh Amin al-Douleh is one of the most beautiful and magnificent gates of historical buildings in Iran. This shrine has very beautiful decorations that include tiling, mirror work and moqrans work.
Central courtyard:
The central courtyard of Timcheh Amin al-Douleh is a pleasant and eye-catching space with a large pond in the middle of it. Numerous cells and porches are located around the central courtyard.
Cells:
The cells of Timcheh Amin al-Douleh are built on two floors. In the past, these cells were used for storage and supply of various goods.
Porches:
Several porches are located around the central courtyard of Timcheh Amin al-Douleh. In the past, these porches were used for resting and exchanging businessmen.
Current user:
Timcheh Amin al-Douleh is currently used as a traditional market. All kinds of traditional Iranian goods and handicrafts are sold in this market.
Tourist Attractions:
As one of the historical tourist attractions of the city of Kashan, Timcheh Amin al-Douleh has attracted the attention of many domestic and foreign tourists. Among the tourist attractions of this Timcheh, the following can be mentioned:
Beautiful and magnificent architecture: Timcheh Amin al-Douleh is an example of authentic Iranian architecture in the Qajar period. This building has very beautiful decorations, which include tiling, mirroring and moqrans work.
Pleasant and eye-catching atmosphere: The central courtyard of Timcheh Amin al-Douleh is a pleasant and eye-catching space in the middle of which there is a large pond. Numerous cells and porches are located around the central courtyard.
Traditional bazaar: Timcheh Amin al-Douleh is currently used as a traditional bazaar. All kinds of traditional Iranian goods and handicrafts are sold in this market.
