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Yazd

A desert jewel known for its traditional mud-brick architecture, ancient wind towers, and rich Zoroastrian heritage. Home to the 1,500-year-old Fire Temple and the historic Jameh Mosque.

Yazd: The Desert Jewel

Yazd, located in the heart of Iran’s central desert, is known for its traditional mud-brick architecture, wind towers, and Zoroastrian heritage. It is a city where history and culture are deeply intertwined with the desert landscape.

Zoroastrian Heritage

The ancient city of Yazd is home to significant Zoroastrian sites, including the Fire Temple, where a flame has been burning for over 1,500 years, and the Tower of Silence, a site used for Zoroastrian funerary practices.

Architectural Wonders

Yazd’s winding alleyways, ancient bazaars, and mud-brick homes form a unique urban landscape. The Jameh Mosque of Yazd and the Amir Chakhmaq Complex are some of the city’s finest architectural pieces.

Desert Adventures

The nearby desert offers opportunities for adventure, with tours that include camel riding and overnight stays in traditional caravanserais. Yazd is also famous for its traditional sweets like Qogha, a local dessert.

Travel Information

  • Central Iran
  • Best Time to Visit: Spring and Fall
  • Recommended Duration: 2-3 days

Highlights

  • Fire Temple
  • Tower of Silence
  • Jameh Mosque

Places to Visit in Yazd

Amir Chakhmaq Complex

Yazd's iconic three-story facade and religious hub, illuminated at night and central to the city's…

Amir Chakhmaq Square, Yazd, Iran

Towers of Silence (Dakhmeh)

Ancient hilltop towers where Zoroastrians practiced sky burials, offering panoramic desert views and a window…

Safaiyeh District, outskirts of Yazd, Iran

Jameh Mosque of Yazd

A 12th-century architectural marvel with soaring minarets and exquisite blue tilework, epitomizing Persian Islamic artistry.

Imam Khomeini Street, Old City, Yazd, Iran

Yazd Fire Temple

A sacred Zoroastrian temple housing an eternal flame burning for over 1,500 years, symbolizing the…

Ayatollah Kashani Street, Yazd, Iran

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