Vakil Bazaar, Kerman is the most popular tourist attraction in Kerman. The Vakil Bazaar, Kerman is one of the historical sites of Kerman. It houses many historical buildings that date back to the 17th century. A tour through the Vakil Bazaar, Kerman will enable you to delve into the rich past, culture , traditions and customs of the city of Kerman.
Kerman Info
Kerman is the capital city of the Kerman Province. It is situated at an elevation of 1,860 meters above sea-level. Kerman is located towards the south of the city of Tehran. Kerman is home to spectacular scenery 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, Kerman
The Anglican Church of St. Andrew
Mahan,
Shah Nematollah-e-Vali Tomb
Chehel Sotune Mosque
Ganj Ali Khan Mosque
Vakil Bazaar, Kerman
The Vakil Baazar in Kerman in Iran houses many ancient buildings made of brick like the Ganj Ali Khan Bath and Ethnological Museum, Ebrahim Khan Madraseh and Bathhouse and the Vakil Caravansary. These buildings were built during the Safavid period. Besides you will see metalwork shops in the bazaar selling beautiful brass trays.
The greatest attraction of the Vakil Bazaar, Kerman is the Ebrahim Khan Madraseh and Bathhouse. These 2 buildings were constructed during 1816-1817 by Ebrahim Khan, the son-in-law of the governor of Kerman(1802-1824), Fath Ali Shah. The entrance of this bathhouse as well as the madraseh houses exquisite portals exhibiting fine works with tiles and immaculate designs of peacocks, flowers and watefowls. The calligraphic inscriptions are hard to overlook. The Madraseh is a single-storeyed building which is surrounded by a courtyard dotted with cypress trees. The walls of the Ebrahim Khan hammam have beautiful decorations and paintings that are as old as 18th century. It used to serve as the bathhouse for males only during that time.
The Vakil Caravansary was built by Mohammad Ismail Khan who was the governor of Kerman during 1859-1866. It offers accommodation to the merchants of the bazaar. It houses two chimneys or wind towers.The Vakil Bazaar, Kerman also houses a teahouse called the Ghahveh Khaneh Sonnati.
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