Vidooja Village

Vidooja is a village near the town of Barzok, 55 kilometres west of Kashan in Isfahan Province, and about 165 kilometres north of the city of Isfahan. The village lies on a high plain more than 1,980 metres above sea level, between the towering Karkas range to the south and the Ardehal range to the north, and is part of an area known as "Seh Deh" (Three Villages). In terms of greenery, Vidooja is described as one of the greenest, largest and most water-rich villages in Isfahan Province. The villages of Vidooj, two kilometres to the east, and Azvar, two kilometres to the south, lie close by. Together, these three villages make up the Seh Deh area of Kashan, which is one of the major centres of Damask rose production. Other major products of Vidooja include mulberries, sour cherries, apples and quinces.

Vidooja's lush landscape, together with its traditional architecture and historic monuments, offers visitors a varied mix of natural and cultural attractions. The Pachenar tourist area, more than 500 years old, is one of the village's most important attractions and includes an imamzadeh (shrine) and the Pachenar Waterfall. The many Damask rose fields, green plains and beautiful garden lanes are also among Vidooja's most distinctive natural features. At the entrance to the village are the remains of Mahmoudabad Castle, and three kilometres north of the village, on a hill overlooking the Seh Deh plain, stand the remains known as Senjedeh Castle. Old chahar-soffeh buildings, old houses with mud-brick silos, bakery tandoor ovens and domed roofs, as well as the village's traditional fabric alongside its orchards and poplar trees, form another part of Vidooja's historic character. Vidooja also has a notable sporting tradition, and its athletes have achieved success at county, provincial and national level in sports such as volleyball, wrestling, futsal and kickboxing, as well as in traditional and local games.

Vidooja is near Barzok, 55 kilometres west of Kashan. To get there, drive from the Kashan area towards Barzok and then continue on to Vidooja. Given the village's green surroundings and its Damask rose fields, spring, when the plains and fields are at their greenest, is a good time to visit and enjoy nature in Vidooja. While exploring the village and the surrounding countryside, avoid entering orchards and fields without permission, damaging vegetation, picking roses or fruit without permission, damaging historic sites and leaving litter. Please also respect the peace of the environment and the daily life of the local residents.