Ameri House

The Ameri House (Khaneh-ye Ameriha) is one of the largest and most magnificent historic houses in Kashan. It stands on Alavi Street and dates back to the Zand era. In the Qajar period it was expanded by Sahm al-Saltaneh Ameri, and it was later restored by the Kashan Cultural Heritage Office using funds from Clause 36 of the budget law. The historic house covers about 7,000 square meters and, with 85 rooms, is one of the most spacious historic houses in Iran.

As an example of Persian architectural style, the Ameri House is given a distinctive character by its beautiful stucco work, wood carving, muqarnas and wall paintings. The house consists of an outer section (biruni) and an inner section (andaruni). Each contains further features such as a pool room (hoozkhaneh), iwans, rooms with three doors and seven-door royal alcoves (shahneshin), all arranged in perfect harmony around the courtyard. Today the building is used as a traditional hotel and guesthouse for domestic and international travellers, and it is known as one of the most popular historic houses in Kashan.

The Ameri House is extremely popular among the historic houses of Kashan and attracts many visitors. Its interior was redesigned by Amir Anooshfar, an Iranian architect based in France, and combines traditional taste with a modern artistic outlook. To reach the Ameri House, head from the center of Kashan toward Alavi Street; the house is in the Soltan Mir Ahmad neighborhood. The best time to visit this historic house is spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and pleasant. While visiting, please practice responsible nature tourism and show respect for the environment and cultural heritage.