Kashan is a city found in Isfahan, Iran. It is located 33.98 latitude and 51.44 longitude and it is situated at elevation 942 meters above sea level.

Kashan has a population of 272,359 making it the 3rd biggest city in Isfahan. It operates on the IRDT time zone, which means that it follows the same time zone as Isfahan.

Agha Bozorg Mosque. This historical mosque was built in the late 18th century by master-mimar Ustad Haj Sa’ban-ali. The mosque is not in use any more, the theological school in its basement is, however, active. It was here where Ustad Ali Maryam as a pupil started his career as a brilliant architect.

Kashan Bazaar. With its fantastic mudbrick architecture, it is one of the jewels of the city. Pay a small amount to one of the touts hanging around the bazaar and you will be led to the roof of the bazaar, where you can get an idea of the technical marvel of building such large structures from mudbricks and have a wonderful view over the old city.

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