Saraye Ameriha
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| Saraye Ameriha | |
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هتل سرای عامری ها | |
 Saraye Ameriha at Kashan | |
| General information | |
| Location | Kashan, Iran |
| Opening | 2014 |
| Renovated | 2014 |
| Owner | Ezam Construction |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 9000 Square meters |
| Awards and prizes | TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 27 |
Saraye Ameriha is a historic house in Kashan, Iran. It was originally built as a family residence during Zand dynasty for Agha Āmeri, the governor of Kashan, and has now been restored and transformed into a traditional-style museum and hotel.[1][2][3] Being the largest traditional house in Kashan, it has several interior and exterior yards, each consisting of pools and many rooms. It also has the highest wind catcher in Kashan.
History
Built around 200 years ago, the Saraye Ameriha house in Kashan, Iran, served as a family residence during the Zand dynasty for Agha Āmeri, the governor of Kashan. It has since been restored and transformed into a traditional-style hotel.[1][2][3]
Restoration efforts began in 1999 due to damage from earthquakes and neglect. The first phase, completed in 2014, restored the house based on its original blueprints. Phase two ended in 2017, and phase three is ongoing. The inauguration ceremony in 2014 was attended by notable officials, including Vice President Masoud Soltanifar.[4][5]
Structure
The Āmeri House is 9,000 square metres (97,000 sq ft) in size. It contains dozens of rooms, two bathhouses, and seven courtyards with gardens and fountains.[1][3] The main structure is made of brick. Mud and straw are used in the insulation. The inner spaces are decorated with gypsum and mirror works.[2] It has the highest wind catcher (Badgir) amongst houses in Kashan, and like other traditional Iranian houses, it consists of interior and exterior sections, porches, pools, yards, crew yards, stables covered with ornamentations such as stucco, Muqarnas, paintings on plaster, woodwork, woodcarving and other ornamentation arts. It is close to some monuments of Kashan like Tabatabai House and Borojerdi House.[6][7]
Amenities
Saraye Ameriha has several main yards, each with a large or small pool, surrounded by guest rooms and suites. Currently, it has 27 rooms, including presidential and royals. Other facilities include a carpet weaving house, conference room for national and international cultural programmes and seminars, Sohrab Sepehri Gallery of art, souvenir shop, coffee house, restaurant and other saloons and halls.[1][3] The main structure is made of brick. Mud and straw are used in the insulation. The inner spaces are decorated with gypsum and mirror works.[2]
Gallery
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The main courtyard of the Āmeri House. -
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An iwan (balcony) in one of the courtyards of the Āmeri House. -
A courtyard in the Āmeri House. -
A ceiling inside the Āmeri House. -
A ceiling inside the Āmeri House. -
A ceiling inside the Āmeri House. -
A kuche (alley) located to the east of the Āmeri House. -
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References
- ^ a b c d "Kashan, a Lesson in Authenticity, Architecture". Financial Tribune. 8 February 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Ameri House: A Historical House in Iran's Kashan". Tasnim News Agency. 17 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d Erdbrink, Thomas (9 January 2013). "Restoring Iran's Heritage of Magnificent Homes in an Age of High Rises". The New York Times.
- ^ "Saraye Ameriha".
- ^ "Independent". Independent.co.uk. 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Iran Traveling Centre".
- ^ Levine, Joshua (8 February 2018). "Wall Street Journal".
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