Mollabashi or Motamedi House of Isfahan

The Mollabashi House or the historic Motamedi House is one of the tourist attractions of Isfahan that has survived through the Safavid, Zand, and Qajar periods to the present day, and its doors are open to visitors as a boutique hotel and private museum. Initially, this house was an ordinary building that took on a different shape and appearance after Mollabashi's arrival.

Mollabashi was a jurist and astronomer of Naser al-Din Shah who went to Isfahan due to the chaotic conditions during the reign of Zill al-Sultan. By adding various sections to this house, he turned his residence into one of the most remarkable houses in Isfahan. This building consists of four main parts: the outer courtyard, summer residence, inner courtyard, and royal chamber, each showcasing a unique play of light and color. Colored lights pass through every part of this historic house, creating a spectacular atmosphere. Eventually, the Mollabashi House was purchased by a person named Dr. Motamedi, who preserved the antiques and made public visits to the house possible.