Monajjem Bashi House

The Monajjem Bashi House is one of the outstanding Qajar-era buildings in the city of Langarud. It stands in the Sabzeh Meydan neighborhood, opposite the electricity office. The house belonged to the Monajjem Bashi family, who became prominent figures in Gilan during the reign of Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar. Several of the family's earliest members were masters of astronomy, and this is why they were given the title "Monajjem Bashi" (chief astrologer). From the second half of the 12th century AH to the end of the 13th, the family held power and influence in Gilan for nearly a century, and during that time they gained great fame and prestige. With its distinctive architecture, the building is regarded as a historical and cultural symbol of the city. The design and interior decoration of the house are an example of Gilan's architectural art in the Qajar period, and it is counted among the region's important tourist attractions. The Monajjem Bashi House was registered as a national monument of Iran on 25 Esfand 1379 (SH) under registration number 3370, and since then it has been protected as part of Langarud's historical heritage.

The house was originally built as a large, complete complex with several sections: an outer quarter (biruni), a private family quarter (andaruni), a retreat room (khalvat-khaneh), a mosque and a bathhouse. Some of these sections have since been separated from it. The main entrance, called the "Mahtabi", has a crescent-shaped portal with simple plasterwork. The upper floor of the house contains a reception hall and three rooms. In front of the rooms is a veranda ten meters long and one meter wide, whose roof is supported by four wooden columns. The roof is built in the traditional Gilan style, with a sloping, overhanging cover of wood or clay tiles. The house has beautiful plaster decoration and distinctive colors around the doors and windows, which give it a special splendor. In some rooms of the building hang portraits of several men and women of the Monajjem Bashi family, introducing the members of this family. The house also contains furniture and belongings that belonged to the Monajjem Bashi family.

To reach the Monajjem Bashi House, head along the western side of Sabzeh Meydan, and after passing the electricity office you will arrive at the house. As one of Langarud's historical attractions, it is open to visitors all year round. The best time to visit this historic house is during the daytime, when you can fully enjoy its architectural details. The Monajjem Bashi House charges visitors no entrance fee, and it can offer you a unique experience of Iran's history and culture.