Saed News: The Fath Abad Garden and Mansion, known by the old name of Beiglarbegi Garden, is located in the city of Kerman. The garden is situated in the Ikhtiarabad area of Kerman, 25 kilometers from the city center.
Saed News: Fath Abad Garden, also known as Beiglarbegi Mansion, is a Qajar-era garden and one of the tourist attractions of Kerman. It was registered as a national monument of Iran on January 31, 2003. This garden once flourished significantly, and its architectural style became the model for the construction of the Prince Mahan Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Currently, Fath Abad Garden has been restored, and its tree-lined paths, large pool, beautiful night lighting, and amenities such as restaurants and tea houses have made it a popular destination for tourists.
Where is Fath Abad Garden located? The garden and mansion are situated in the Ikhtiarabad area of Kerman, 25 kilometers from the city center. To access the garden, head towards the Republic Boulevard. After passing through this and Hava Nirouz Boulevard, the magnificent mansion of Fath Abad Garden will shine in the distance.
Address: Kerman Province, 25 kilometers from the center of Kerman, Ikhtiarabad.
Fath Abad Garden / Beiglarbegi Garden
Introduction to Fath Abad Garden: Fath Abad Garden, also called Beiglarbegi Garden, is a beautiful and prosperous garden built by Fazl Ali Khan Beiglarbegi, a ruler of Kerman. The construction of this garden dates back to 1255 AH. Its construction began during the reign of Mohammad Shah Qajar and was completed after five years. Later rulers of Kerman used the garden for rest and leisure. The historical site is part of the endowment of Rostam Khan Amiri, a descendant of Fazl Ali Khan Beiglarbegi.
In recent years, the garden has been restored. Although Fath Abad Garden is part of the waqf (endowment) properties of Kerman, the restoration has been supervised by the Cultural Heritage Organization.
Fath Abad Garden is not only beautiful during the day but also at night, thanks to its stunning lighting. This historical monument was added to the National Heritage List of Iran in 2003.
Fath Abad Garden / Beiglarbegi Garden
Architecture and Different Sections of Fath Abad Garden: The garden spans 13 hectares, and its building covers 1,500 square meters. The garden includes various sections, such as the main mansion, the Museum of Rulers, a painting room, the Four Seasons Mansion, southern buildings, herbal medicine cultivation areas, and an outer courtyard.
Main Mansion: Upon entering the Fath Abad mansion, the first thing you’ll notice is a large pool, where the reflection of the mansion on the water is truly captivating. The mansion, which has two floors, is located at the northern end of the garden. It features arches on both sides and rooms with three and five windows. The mansion is made from raw brick and mud mortar, covered with a layer of plaster. Inside the building, there are beautiful plasterwork details created by skilled artisans. Above the entrance to the mansion, there are small openings where magnifying glasses were once placed to illuminate the room by reflecting the light from lamps.
Museum of Rulers: If you’re interested in history, this room invites you on a historical journey through Kerman. It features a museum dedicated to past rulers of Kerman, displaying their biographies and portraits.
Painting Room: The painting room, located in the main mansion, used to be the residence of the Kerman ruler. The room features exquisite paintings created with gold water.
Four Seasons Mansion: The Four Seasons Mansion is located 30 meters east of the main mansion. It is a single-story building with a central dome and columned verandas, showcasing beautiful brickwork and plastering.
Water Pool: The qanat water passing through the middle of this magnificent garden and the presence of the Four Seasons Mansion, central mansion, towers, and walls make the garden a beautiful and delightful place. The central water pool, a typical feature of ancient Iranian gardens, is present in Fath Abad as well. The role of water in shaping the garden is significant; its absence would have caused the garden and mansion to deteriorate.
Herbal Medicine Cultivation Areas: Kerman is famous for its herbal medicines, which are one of the main souvenirs of the province. During the restoration of Fath Abad Garden, part of the garden was dedicated to cultivating medicinal plants, not only for utilizing the surrounding land but also to generate income for the site. Currently, Fath Abad Garden hosts the largest collection of medicinal plant cultivation in the country, and its plant diversity is unparalleled.
Best Time to Visit Fath Abad Garden: From early May to late June, you will experience the best weather in Kerman and Fath Abad Garden. Most visitors choose the colder months to travel to Kerman. The coldest months are December and January, and if you can tolerate the cold, seeing the beautiful Beiglarbegi Mansion covered in snow is a sight not to be missed.
Fath Abad Garden is also one of the best places for night-time sightseeing in Kerman due to its unique lighting.
Restoration of Fath Abad Garden: Fath Abad Garden was once a gathering place for addicts and thugs, and it had become a ruin until the governor of Kerman visited the site and ordered its restoration. This marked the first significant step towards reviving Fath Abad Garden.
Alireza Razm Hosseini, the former governor of Kerman, mentioned during his visit:
"This garden is 180 years old, and the first time I visited, a bulldozer was present to demolish part of the historical site. We asked the person responsible for the demolition, and it turned out that he believed the bricks of the building were suitable for farming, so he intended to transfer them to his garden."
Fortunately, after the restoration work, Fath Abad Garden has become one of the most beautiful gardens in Iran, captivating all who see it. The qanat in the building had completely dried up, but with the construction of a well and installation of a water purification system, water was restored to the site. The restoration has also created a center of historical significance, becoming a research, agricultural, and leisure hub for the people. Fath Abad Garden now grows 400 species of medicinal plants from Kerman province, making it an important plant repository in the country.
Fath Abad Garden / Beiglarbegi Garden
Other restoration efforts included stabilizing the entire building, securing columns, foundation work, lightening the roof, rebuilding collapsed spaces, restoring pools, designing water features, and more.
Fath Abad Garden is one of the oldest and most beautiful Persian gardens, showcasing a unique architectural style. Finally, in August 2015, after months of continuous work by artisans and cultural heritage experts, the historical and recreational Fath Abad Garden was reopened to the public in the presence of Kerman’s governor and the Minister of the Interior.
Amenities of Fath Abad Garden: Various facilities have been provided at Fath Abad Garden for the convenience of visitors, including restaurants, juice houses, and tea houses. These places serve a variety of dishes, herbal drinks, aromatic plants, Kerman Falooda, and traditional ice cream. There are also outdoor seating areas to enjoy the garden's ambiance.
The garden has wooden pavilions, called "Kaper" by locals, where you can rest and relax. Handicraft booths and medicinal plant stalls are popular among tourists who want to buy local crafts and plant-based products as souvenirs.
One of the notable features of the garden is the ability to hold seminars, official meetings, family gatherings, student events, birthday parties, and more in the Four Seasons Mansion, which comes with a private parking area.
Interestingly, it is also possible to stay overnight in the garden, and depending on your budget, you can rent one of the rooms in the mansion, the Four Seasons Mansion, or the regular rooms.
Visiting Tips for Fath Abad Garden, Kerman:
The visiting hours of Fath Abad Garden are from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is recommended to contact the site before visiting to confirm it is open.
There is an entrance fee to visit Fath Abad Garden, which was 5,000 Toman in 2021.
Many historical buildings across the country have been destroyed due to neglect by uninformed individuals or poor management. Fath Abad Garden, through restoration efforts, has regained its indescribable beauty. While visiting, please make an effort to help preserve this valuable historical site.
Bringing food, vehicles, and animals into the garden is prohibited.
Since there are no buses or taxis directly to Fath Abad Garden from the city, if you do not have a private car, you will need to hire a private vehicle or use a taxi to reach the site.
It is preferable to visit this beautiful mansion at sunset or in the evening, as the lighting adds an extra charm to the experience.
