The most important Kashan's holy shrines
Islam occurred and arrived in Iran about 1400 years ago. it spread in all cities and districts, and due to the attention of Iranians to this new religion, Islamic elements developed greatly. The attention of Iranians to Islam in different cities caused the migration of the descendants of Shiite leaders (Imams) to Iran. Different cities of Iran hosted them according to their political and geographical location. The city of Kashan hosted more of these descendants of Shiite Imam.

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Ameriha House
This house is another example of multiple structures, which constitute numerous parts of one integrated complex. This house is older than the other mansions of Kashan, dating from the Zand and early Qajar periods. The house overwhelms with the opulence of its decorations. This is not surprising, for Ameri, its owner, was one of the most affluent persons in the history of Kashan.

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Jalali Fortress or Qal'e-ye Jalali
The construction of Kashan's fortifications is attributed to Zobeida, Caliph Harun al-Rashid's wife, who also provided financial assistance for many similar structures in other cities of the Islamic world. Malek Shah Seljuk reinforced Kashan's ramparts and also built the Jalali Fortress in the western part of | the town. Some old chronicles indicate that there also used to be a moat in front of the ramparts, but the precise evidence of its existence belongs to a much later date.

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Kashan's Traditional  Houses
Hiding behind high mud-brick walls are hundreds of large traditional houses built by wealthy merchants, monuments to the importance of Kashan as a Qajar-era commercial hub. Dating from the 19th century, most have long since been divided into smaller homes and many are literally turning to dust. A few, however, have been restored and are open to the public as museums or as Kashan's most desirable places to stay.

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Abbasi House
Another architectural masterpiece of Kashan is the Abbasid house in the vicinity of other historic houses. The unique structure and architecture with twisted rooms, high-quality plasterwork, glazed glass windows, and a garden pit all together display the special Iranian architecture. In addition, this House witnessed the confluence of Iranian arts from painted plaster to carved stone fences and… You’ll be. All these unique features have made this structure nominated for the most beautiful architecture in Iran.

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