Fin Garden

Fin Garden in Kashan is one of the finest examples of the Persian garden in Isfahan Province. It is located in the historic Fin neighborhood, about 9 km northwest of the city of Kashan. Covering more than 23,000 square meters, the garden flourished in the Safavid era and was registered as a National Monument of Iran in 1935 (1314 in the Solar Hijri calendar) under registration number 238. Besides Persian garden design, Fin Garden also shows Islamic architecture to full effect. As one of Iran's major tourist attractions, it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Fin Garden in Kashan reached the peak of its splendor and beauty in the Safavid era, especially during the reign of Shah Abbas II. In this period, structures such as the entrance gateway, the bathhouse and the Safavid pavilion (Kushk) were built in the garden. In the Qajar era, the garden was used as a place of leisure and rest for kings and courtiers. One of the important historical events that took place here was the murder of Mirza Taqi Khan Amir Kabir, the grand vizier of the Qajar king Naser al-Din Shah, in the Fin bathhouse. The main area of the garden is surrounded by high walls, cylindrical towers and towering trees, and has an orderly network of fountains, pools and water channels. Fed by the Soleymanieh Spring, the water flows constantly and keeps the garden fresh. Fin Garden has many sights worth seeing, including the Karim Khani Retreat (Khalvat-e Karimkhani), the Boiling Pool (Houz-e Jooshan), the Qajar Shotorgalu (a stepped, S-shaped water channel), the Kashan National Museum and the Safavid Kushk building. The combination of architectural art with natural elements such as water, trees, light and symmetry presents a unique picture of the Persian garden.

The garden, which has always been a retreat for kings, aristocrats and notables, is now one of the most visited tourist destinations in Isfahan Province. Its natural beauty, magnificent architecture and historical weight have made Fin Garden one of the symbols of Iranian culture and civilization. To reach Fin Garden, drive northwest from the city of Kashan; after about 9 km you will arrive at the Fin neighborhood. The garden is open to the public every day of the week except during days of mourning. Visiting hours are usually from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The best time to visit Fin Garden is spring and summer, when the garden is at the height of its beauty and greenery. In these seasons you can enjoy the mild weather and the delightful natural setting of the garden.