Saed News: The Amin al-Tajjar House is one of the magnificent and historic buildings in Isfahan. This house is located on Abdul Razzaq Street in the Poshteh Baro neighborhood. The house dates back to the Qajar era and was built by an Isfahani merchant named Mohammad Ali Amin al-Tajjar.
Saed News: According to the tourism service of Saed News, citing Bitoteh, one of Isfahan's historic houses is the Amin al-Tajjar House. The historical roots of the Amin al-Tajjar House date back to the Qajar era. This historic house was once owned by a famous Isfahani merchant named Mohammad Ali Amin al-Tajjar. Amin al-Tajjar’s ancestry traces back to the Sadat Khatoon Abadi family.
After the death of Mohammad Ali Amin al-Tajjar, the house passed to his heir, Habib Allah. Habib Allah became famous under the alias Amin al-Tajjar due to his various activities in the field of trade.
Amin al-Tajjar of Isfahan was known as a constitutionalist and a supporter of revolutionaries during the Qajar era. Meetings concerning the constitutional movement were held in the Amin al-Tajjar House.
Habib Allah Amin al-Tajjar was imprisoned during the reign of Reza Shah and during World War II. Additionally, one of Isfahan’s notable figures, Nasrat Begum Amin, known as Mojtahideh Amin, was born in the Amin al-Tajjar House.
In 2016, a book titled The Amin al-Tajjar House of Isfahan was published by author Ali Sheikhzadeh. The book, categorized under ancient history, architecture, and Iranian history, narrates the events surrounding the Amin al-Tajjar mansion.
On December 19, 1975, the Amin al-Tajjar House was registered as a national heritage site of Iran under number 1280.
Naming of the Amin al-Tajjar House:
The historical roots of the Amin al-Tajjar House date back to the Qajar era. The mansion is named after its owners, the merchants Mohammad Ali Amin al-Tajjar and Habib Amin al-Tajjar, both prominent figures in Isfahan during the Qajar period.
Architecture of the Amin al-Tajjar House:
The Amin al-Tajjar House is renowned for its unique visual beauty. The architecture was designed by Seyed Reza Khan. The mansion is divided into two distinct floors.
On the first floor, there is a beautiful pool with three eye-catching fountains. The second floor includes a guest reception hall. Additionally, the Amin al-Tajjar House contains 14 rooms, each adorned with plasterwork and mirror work.
Unfortunately, over the years, due to the construction of a street, a large part of the yard of the Amin al-Tajjar House has been destroyed, and the porch is surrounded by iron bars.
In the porch, there are six tall columns, each about 6 meters high. The porch’s facade is decorated with painting and plasterwork, with the capitals of the columns featuring muqarnas.
The Amin al-Tajjar mansion is equipped with carved wooden doors, five-panel windows, and colored glass.
Notably, the Amin al-Tajjar House was the first place in Isfahan where a Muslim merchant used folding furniture, which was placed in the central hall.
Best Time to Visit the Amin al-Tajjar House:
Considering Isfahan's geographical location in the center of the Iranian plateau, the dominant climate is dry and semi-desert. The best time to visit Isfahan and the Amin al-Tajjar House is in the spring and early autumn when the weather is most pleasant.
Nearby Tourist Attractions:
Ali Qoli Agha Bath: Located 400 meters from the Amin al-Tajjar mansion, this historic bathhouse dates back to the Safavid era. It was built in 1125 AH by Ali Qoli Agha, a courtier under two Safavid kings, Shah Sultan Hussein and Shah Suleiman.
Ghuds House: A historic house in Isfahan, located on Abdul Razzaq Street and Qudsieh Alley, it was designed in two floors. The building's courtyard features rooms adorned with plasterwork and engraved decorations.
