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Vakil Bathhouse
Best time to visit
Right after opening in the morning, around 9:00 you will have the place almost to yourself and the lighting conditions for photos are excellent.
Budget tips
Entry costs about 200,000 Iranian rials (less than 1 euro). In the summer months, you will appreciate that the baths are naturally cool, you will save on air conditioning elsewhere.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Travelers with a camera, History and traditions, Peaceful exploration without crowds
Plan your visit
45-60 minutes
About
Quick facts: Beneath the dome, 18 meters high, lies a brilliant ventilation system. Thanks to it, the inside stays pleasantly cool even in summer when outside temperatures reach forty degrees.
Highlights: Under your feet there is a heated floor made of natural stone, which warms your feet even in winter. Notice the small vaults and skylights in the ceiling; they are designed so that light falls exactly onto the spots where people used to relax.
Insider tips
- Do not forget to take off your shoes right at the entrance, the floor is historic and fragile.
- The best photos can be taken from the gallery on the first floor, from where you can see the entire main hall with the pool.
- Come on a weekday morning, on Friday (Iranian weekend) there are the most people here.
- Take your time, sitting on the stone benches and imagining life two hundred years ago is just as important here as looking at the decoration.
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