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If anyone considers that after having visited one hamman those to follow will be fairly similar then one is wrong, at least as far as hammans in Iran are considered. They may be similar in terms of the ensemble layout but the wall and roof decorations are always different and they are one of the aspects that mostly catch the visitors' attention.
The 16th century constructed Sultan Amir Ahmad Historical Bath also known as the Qasemi Bathhouse was later renovated during the Qajar period. Its two main areas comprise an octagonal "sarbineh" with a pool in the middle, which is separated by 8 pillars from the outer section, the "garkhaneh" with smaller bathing rooms. Both sections are covered in exceptional brick, tile and plasterwork which clearly enhances the overall decoration of the ensemble. The photos I have taken do not transmit the real feeling I had while visiting both sections. Colours are slightly altered, despite conveying an image of beauty but the truth is somethings cannot simply be passed onto the reader or viewer.
The 16th century constructed Sultan Amir Ahmad Historical Bath also known as the Qasemi Bathhouse was later renovated during the Qajar period. Its two main areas comprise an octagonal "sarbineh" with a pool in the middle, which is separated by 8 pillars from the outer section, the "garkhaneh" with smaller bathing rooms. Both sections are covered in exceptional brick, tile and plasterwork which clearly enhances the overall decoration of the ensemble. The photos I have taken do not transmit the real feeling I had while visiting both sections. Colours are slightly altered, despite conveying an image of beauty but the truth is somethings cannot simply be passed onto the reader or viewer.
Once on the roof I came across roof domes with convex glasses said to provide sufficient lightning whilst concealing any activity going on inside, which made me think of Gaudi and some of his artistic endeavours, which also included the roof top of the Boroujerdi historical house I could see across the road from where I was and which strongly resembled Casa Milà in Barcelona.
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