Akhund Abu House

The historic Akhund Abu House is one of the most prominent and best-known monuments of Khorramabad, in Lorestan Province. It stands in the old quarter of the city, on the western side of the historic Falak-ol-Aflak Castle. The house belonged to Mirza Mohsen Ghazi, known as Akhund Abutaleb, and dates from the mid-Qajar period and the early reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. It is registered on Iran's National Heritage list under number 2432. The house is built of traditional materials such as stone, mud brick and wood, and its spatial layout reflects the lifestyle and traditional Iranian architecture of the Qajar era. It is part of the region's cultural heritage and plays an important role in preserving local cultural identity.

The building has two sections, north and south. The northern section has two storeys, with three-door and five-door rooms, guest rooms and large royal alcoves (shahneshin). The southern section was used by the servants and included a kitchen, storerooms, a vestibule and quarters for livestock. The interior architecture includes a central courtyard with a pool and fountain, brick vaults with varied decoration, and windows with traditional arches, all of which greatly enhance the visual beauty of this historic house. One of its most interesting features is the courtyard's direct view toward Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, which gives visitors a striking combination of architecture and cityscape.

To reach Akhund Abu House, simply head to the center of Khorramabad. The house is on Davazdah Borji Street (Alavi neighborhood, Imam Khomeini Street), close to the city's other historic attractions. It can generally be visited all year round, but the best times are Nowruz and spring, when the surroundings are at their most attractive with flowers and mild spring weather, and cultural events and displays of local costumes are sometimes held. When visiting, please follow the etiquette of cultural visits and responsible nature tourism, such as respecting the monument and avoiding direct contact with the historic structures.