The timeless charm of the Persian garden

Garden and architecture enthusiasts will surely have desired to be able to visit and walk in a Persian garden. The Persian garden has always been part of the urban structure of the Iranian city, constituted one of its most componentsù important both in terms of overall and architectural image.

The creation of gardens in Iran has very ancient origins and has been a constant in all historical periods. These traditional dream places, typical of Iran, have been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, the Persian gardens are considered among the oldest and most important gardens in the world.

The geometry and symbolism of the Persian gardens takes on various allegorical shades. It was often the will of man in wanting to reproduce the imaginary idea of ​​heaven. They also denote the relationship between man and nature.

Each constituent element had an allegorical function. For example, the cypress represented eternity and poetically was often associated with female beauty. The presence of pools and fountains with flowing water was among the main elements of the Iranian garden and courtyard. They represented the divine gift of water, as a source of life.

the love and coexistence of the Iranians with the "green" is something that stands out immediately to the eye. In fact, they do not miss any place where it is possible to rest under the shade of a tree. They love picnicking with friends and relatives, surrounded by greenery. Often it happens to see groups of people sitting on the lawns of the roundabouts, in the middle of the cities.

But how are the Persian gardens made?

Architecture is a key factor in these gardens. Due to the climatic conditions, in these gardens there are numerous pavilions and walls with arches, they are not only intended to beautify the place, but also and above all to create areas of shade and rest for its visitors.

Another very important element of the Persian gardens is water, which flows throughout their length into large pools decorated with fountains and fountains of various sizes. In these pools of water are reflected the plants, the walls and the colors of the surrounding buildings, often covered with polychrome majolica and stained glass.

Finally, another fundamental component of these gardens is obviously the vegetation, mainly composed of flowers. Some gardens have numerous varieties, which give color and complement the thick vegetation made up of palms, trees and hedges of various types.

In order to have a more vivid idea, we can model the garden as a model Bagh-e Fin of Kashan. A masterpiece that captures the eye for its symmetry and blaze of colors, where several turquoise baths with many small fountains refresh the environment and give an authentic sense of peace.