There is evidence that the construction of the public baths dates back to the Seljuk dynasty, while some historians believe that what we now see as Sultan Amir Ahmad Hammam was in fact built during the reign of the Qajar kings on the ruins of an old public bath.
The Bathhouse (Hammam) is a unique sample representing Persian architecture and decoration.
It is located in a historic district of Kashan, easily accessible from many other valuable attractions.
What makes this structure special is its roof which is a charming and artistic part of the bathhouse, which makes it fascinating to many photographers at different times of the year.
Finely decorated with turquoise and gold tiles, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse has a calm, meditative vibe that evokes its past as an important public gathering place.
The 16th-century public bath, named after a sultan who was buried in a nearby mausoleum, includes an octagonal cloakroom (Sarbineh) and a hot bathroom (Garm-Khane). It has been restored twice: after the earthquake of 1778 and in 1996.
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the public baths and head up to the rooftop to see many small domes and panoramic views of the surrounding area.
In the past, the bath was used as a traditional tea room, but today it serves as a museum. In 1956, the public baths of Sultan Amir Ahmad were registered as a national heritage site by the Iranian Cultural Heritage Department.
Many ancient attractions can be found in the surrounding area, such as the Agha Bozorg Mosque, as well as the historic houses Abbasiha, Tabatabaei and Boroujerdiha.
Source: Itto (Iran Tourism and Tours Organization) .org