Vaziri Bathhouse

The Vaziri Bathhouse is a historic monument surviving from the Qajar era in the city of Sari. It stands in the well-known old neighbourhood of Ab-anbar-e Now, on Enqelab Street. Once part of the Vaziri mansion, the bathhouse is the only surviving part of this large complex. With an area of about 200 square metres, the Vaziri Bathhouse is registered on Iran's National Heritage list and serves as an anthropology museum.

The architecture of the Vaziri Bathhouse, built of red brick with a distinctive design, gives the building a special character. The entrance leads through a vestibule (hashti) into the changing hall (sarbineh), at the centre of which lies an octagonal pool. With its four platforms and the footbaths below them, this area provided a place for bathers to rest and wait. Beyond the changing hall, the hot room (garmkhaneh), with its domed ceiling and skylights, created a warm and pleasant space for bathing. On the southern side of the bathhouse are the hot and cold water pools and the furnace room (toon), which are connected to one another by corridors.

The Vaziri Bathhouse can be reached via 18 Dey Street, near the Kolbadi House. It is open to the public every day, except on holidays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best time to visit this historic bathhouse is spring and summer, when Sari enjoys mild and pleasant weather. To protect the environment and respect the cultural heritage, please do not leave litter or damage the structure, and stick to the designated visitor routes.