Few Iranian cities generate as much civic pride as Kashan. It is the epitome of everything that is typically Persian, from its mosques, caravanserais and stately gardens, to its carpets, ceramics and delicate embroideries. Ranking among the finest gardens in Iran, the Fin Gardens was first planted during the Safavid period and kept alive with water from the Sulaimanieh Spring.

It was expanded by the Zand and Qajar monarchs, with many open pavilions added. A museum on the site displays artifacts from nearby Teppeh Sialk. A fine example of an old residence is Kashan’s Boroujerdi's House with its beautiful stucco dome and fine wall paintings and inlaid mirror work, and some of the best examples of existing 'badgirs' (wind-catchers), tall square towers with open vents on each side to catch the prevailing breeze and carry it down to the recesses of the house.

As in every Iranian city, the Friday Mosque is Kashan’s oldest mosque, dating back to the Saljuq era, and is considered a first-class example of craftsmanship in brick and mortar. Another famous Qajar building is the Madrasseh Agha Bozorg, a theological school and mosque complex. There is also the shrine of Imamzadeh Ebrahim, a Moslem saint, set in a small but tranquil and charming garden.