Mollabashi House

District 3, Iran

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

Located in District 3 of Isfahan, Iran, the Mollabashi House is a mansion that exemplifies the refined domestic architecture of two major Persian dynasties. Built in the architectural traditions of both the Zand and Qajar periods, the structure showcases the layered historical development of Persian elite residences. Constructed from brick, tile, plaster, and wood, the house displays the intricate decorative vocabulary characteristic of these eras, with tilework and plasterwork serving as primary ornamental elements. Recognized as an Iranian national heritage site, the Mollabashi House represents an important surviving example of aristocratic urban architecture from classical Persian periods.