Fin Garden ~ باغ فین

Fin garden dates to the early Safavid era, it was build during the reign of Shah Abbas I (1587-1629), and it was restored later by Qajar Fath Ali Shah. The garden is surrounded by high wall, and comprises large place with trees and shrubs. It looks like oasis in the desert. The water in fountains and pools in the garden is carried by the underground aquaduct, called "qanat". It`s beginning is around 1.5 km from the garden. All the place is crossed by small water channels and little fountains. 

The plants are various, the most common you can see the high plane trees, cypresses, apple and plum trees. Except for some lovely rose bushes, I couldn`t see many flowers, because of the winter season. There is also a bath house (hammam) with original design, where are preserved some traditional figures, showing the custom. 

Ancient hamam - bath

Outside walls

Beautiful Kashan rose 

Fin Garden outside view

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Kashan {arc art}

Beautiful arcs in Kashan. ~ City of Kashan is situated in Isfahan province. It is famous with the high quality pottery and tiles, and with wonderful essence of roses. The name Kashan comes from the ancient inhabitants of the place “Kasians”. In Persian the word for tile is “kashi” which actually comes from the name of this city. Kashan is famous also with manufacturing of carpets and silk.

The most beautiful sights in the city have also historical and architectural value. They are: Agha Bozorg Mosque, Ameri House, Boroujerdi House, Jalali castle, Tabatabaei house, Abbasi house, Sultan Amir shrine and bath, Fin garden.

The arks of the Fin garden place are so impressive and beautifully decorated ~

“Travelers, it is late. 

Life's sun is going to set. 

During these brief days that you have strength, 

be quick and spare no effort of your wings” 

- Rumi 

“This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment.

 First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet.”

      - Rumi 

  

      “Goodbyes are only for those who love with their    eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul    there is no such thing as separation.” 

   - Rumi 

 “Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. 
  Walk out of your house like a shepherd.”  
  -Rumi  

beautiful arc

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