Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Kerman features among the most popular tourist attractions in Kerman. A visit to the Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Kerman offers the tourists the opportunity to explore the history and culture of Kerman. Get to know more about Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Kerman through Iran travel guide.
Kerman Info
Kerman, the capital city of the Kerman Province, is situated at an elevation of 1,860 meters above sea-level. Kerman is located towards the south of the city of Tehran. The city is home to lovely scenic landscapes and tourist attractions. The city is famous for its almonds, hazel nuts, walnuts and melon seeds.
Tourist Attractions in Kerman in Iran
Kerman offers ample places for sightseeing in Kerman. The must-see Kerman tourist attractions are:
Masjid-e Jame
Khajeh Atabeig Mausoleum
Gonbad-e Jabaleih
Gonbad-e Moshtaghieh, Kerman
Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Kerman
Vakil Bazaar
The Anglican Church of St. Andrew
Mahan,
Shah Nematollah-e-Vali Tomb
Chehel Sotune Mosque
Ganj Ali Khan Mosque
Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Kerman
Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum in Kerman in Iran is situated in Vakil Baazar. The visitors have to pay an entry fee of 50 rials. The building of the Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Kerman is a treasure trove of a rich collection of waxworks. Here you will get to see wax-models of men in their traditional wear in different poses. The main attraction here is the Ganj Ali Khan Bath (hammam). It is an ancient monument that dates back to the17 th century. It is one of the 17th century utilitarian buildings constructed in the Vakil Bazaar during the Safavid period. It used to be a public bathhouse. However, it is no longer operational as a hammam. The hammam got its name from the name of the governor of Kerman province. The visitors will get to see here the day-to-day things used by the people in the ancient times in hammams like razors, phials for attar of roses, sandals. Check out the pipes with long stems which the people used to enjoy after taking a bath here. While touring around Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Kerman you will be trapped in a time warp reliving the moments gone by in this bathhouse. You will find another traditional bath house called the Ebrahim Khan Bath-house near the Ganj Ali Khan Museum. It served as the bathhouse for males only.
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