Neighborhood Tour in the Land of Historic Houses in Iran

The beauties of Iranian-Islamic architecture can be seen in the historic houses of Boroujerd. Houses with colorful windows, open-air courtyards, blue pools and a bluer sky;

here the tranquility and color of the waves. When it comes to historical houses in Iran and the manifestation of Iranian-Islamic architecture, in the west of the Iran there are few cities that, like Boroujerd, have all these capabilities in the field of this valuable heritage. In one sentence we can say that Boroujerd is a baby of Isfahan; which tried to become as great as Isfahan. There are historical luxury hotels in Isfahan, luxury boutique hotels in Isfahan and of course traditional tourist guesthouses in Isfahan, however, Boroujerd is on its way to become a good city full of historical old house residence in Iran.

A tour to the old quarters of Boroujerd

The existence of works such as the Imam Mosque and the Grand Mosque as a symbol of valuable Iranian-Islamic architecture, the existence of dozens of unique and beautiful historical houses and old neighborhoods that still retain their past structure have all made Boroujerd a unique city.

Boroujerd has been called a city that still retains a large part of its historical fabric in order to present itself as one of the most valuable cities in terms of historical context in Iran. Boroujerd's old 280-hectare area still retains its historic structure, which has nearly 50 historic houses. Now they are mostly located on Jafari, Safa, Shohada and Bahr al-Ulum streets.

There are many beauties that we can talk about it. Furthermore, we choose to show you a part of Iranian traditional house accommodation. For this matter you need to know that almost all of the old houses in Iran which are located in Boroujerd are not available to stay in. they are mostly museums nowadays. Let’s take a look on them. 

Haj Seyed Ghafoor Barbideh old guesthouse in Iran

 The house of Haj Seyed Ghafoor Barbideh related to 1292 AH. It is located in Boroujerd, Koi Aref neighborhood, No. 96, and this work was registered in 1976 with the registration number 1340 as one of the national monuments of Iran.

Historical buildings, cultural heritage and represent the customs of the people in each city have a special value. Using this potential to welcome tourists will boost the city's economy and create significant employment.

Soltani's house

Soltani's house were built during the Qajar era and it is located in Boroujerd, Chenarsokhteh neighborhood, Sagha al-Islami alley, Nos. 48, 50, 52. This work was registered in 1976 with the registration number of 1328, as one of the national monuments of Iran.

Sadrzadeh Nabavi Tabatabai's traditional house in Iran 

Sadrzadeh Nabavi Tabatabai's house were built during the Qajar era and it is located in Boroujerd, Bahr al-Ulum Street, Moahbi Alley. This work was registered in 2004 with the registration number of 11754 as one of the national monuments of Iran.

 

Goodarzi's house

 Goodarzi's Qajar house is located in Boroujerd, Shariati Street, Rangineh Mosque Alley. This work was registered in 2007 with the registration number of 20058 as one of the national monuments of Iran.

Egyptian (Mesri) house

The Egyptian house which were built in the Qajar time is located in Boroujerd, Safa Street, Safa Square Alley, adjacent to Samtieh Park. This work was registered in 2003 with the registration number of 10873 as one of the national monuments of Iran.

Hajri 

Hajri House belongs to the Qajar-Pahlavi era and it is located in Boroujerd, Shohada Street, Bashir Al-Moazzam Alley, Zomard Alley. This work was registered in 2005 as one of the national monuments of Iran.

Homayouni 

Homayouni's is another Qajar house in Iran that is located in Boroujerd, Shohada Street, Bashir Al-Mu'azzam Alley, Zomard Alley. This work was registered in 2005 with the registration number of 12538 as one of the national monuments of Iran.

Unfortunately, in recent years, the owners of these historic buildings and some profiteers are seeking money by destroying these buildings and building shopping malls and passages instead of them. This have axed the roots of this cultural heritage, which destroys their identity through negligence or profiteering.

In recent years, the study and protection of valuable buildings in this context became vital for relevant organizations. Most of the monuments in Boroujerd date to the Qajar era and some before that. Also some of its mosques and aristocratic houses are popular in tourist and historical notes.