Ghadaki House

Ghadaki House is one of the historical buildings of Tabriz, in East Azerbaijan Province. It stands in the old Maqsudiyeh neighbourhood, in the area around Arg Street. The house dates back to the final years of the Zand period and the beginning of the Qajar period, and according to historical documents it is regarded as a valuable surviving example of the residential architecture of that era. Ghadaki House was added to Iran's National Heritage list on 23 Farvardin 1376 (12 April 1997) under registration number 1850. It is one of the historical houses of Tabriz that have survived the city's many earthquakes. Today the building is held by Tabriz Islamic Art University and forms part of the group of historical houses used by the university. Its location in Maqsudiyeh, one of the old and valuable quarters of Tabriz, offers a chance to learn about the history of residential architecture and the way of life in the traditional houses of the city.

The architecture of Ghadaki House has the distinctive features of Iranian historical houses, and its spaces were organised in response to the climate and the needs of daily life in the past. The house has two courtyards, an inner one (andaruni) and an outer one (biruni), and two buildings used in different seasons: the main building, used in winter (gheshlagh), and a smaller building, used in summer (yeylagh). The entrance leads through a portal, a vestibule (hashti) and a corridor (dalan) into the courtyard, and the different parts of the house are connected in a clear order. The tanabi, or main hall, which runs east to west, is one of the most important spaces of the mansion, and its sash windows (orosi) with coloured glass channel natural light into the interior. Tall columned porches (iwans), side rooms (gushvar) on either side of the hall, brick decoration and traditional architectural details give the building a striking appearance. Historically, Ghadaki House is also linked with the Behnam, Ganjei and Sedaghiani houses in the group of old buildings associated with Tabriz Islamic Art University; even so, each of these houses has its own identity and architectural character. Preserving these buildings within a university setting not only keeps the historical spaces in use, but also allows students and visitors to become familiar with traditional Iranian architecture.

To reach Ghadaki House, you can take the routes leading to the Maqsudiyeh neighbourhood and Arg Street in central Tabriz. Because the building is in an urban area, next to other historical houses, a visit can be included in a historical walking tour of this part of the city. Spring and early autumn, when the weather is usually more pleasant, are good times for walking through the historical neighbourhoods of Tabriz and visiting old buildings. However, since the house is under the university's control, it is best to check in advance whether the public may enter, what the visiting hours are, and whether there are any restrictions. During your visit, please respect the university's educational environment, the areas used by students, and the historical value of the building, and avoid touching or damaging the decoration, the sash windows and the old parts of the structure. Following these guidelines helps preserve the architectural authenticity of Ghadaki House and its continued cultural and educational use.