Yazd - vacation to Iran

Destination

YAZD

Yazd, the “Noble city” of Marco Polo, is an ancient city with a history of over 5,000 years dating back to the Median Empire. Yazd is one of the important cities of the Silk Road called “the bride of the desert” with a completely arid climate. It has lots of cultural, historical and natural attractions which caused the whole city to be considered in the tentative list of UNESCO. Yazd is a famous symbol of Persian architecture for its unique wind catchers, essential for hot areas, and magnificent tile works of the mosques and minarets. Wandering around and getting lost in the maze of ancient narrow streets is a bliss that travelers always talk about after their visit. Another highlight of this city is the Zoroastrian sites. You can see the symbol of Zoroastrianism, Faravahar, everywhere in the town.

Some reasons that has made Yazd as one of the must-see cities of Iran:

• Considered as the second historic city in the world by UNESCO with unique architecture

• Being the home of Zoroastrian culture

• Known as the magnificent mud-brick old town

• Having picturesque buildings hidden behind walls from busy streets

• Producing high quality handicrafts, especially silk weaving and famous traditional sweets

• Being the hub of Muharram rituals in Iran

• Having lots of unique villages and towns such as Kharanaq, Saryazd, Meybod and Mehriz

Population

486,152 (2011)

Area

76,156 km2

Location

Center of Iran

Elevation

1,216 m

Climate

Hot desert

Avg Annual Temperature

31.7 °C. ( July, Warmest )

6.3 °C. ( January , Coldest )

Yazd Top Attractions

Upon the views of travelers the most fascinating Zoroastrian site is the Tower of silence known as Gur Dakhmeh among the locals. Tower of Silence is located outside the city rises from desert landscape on a hill; until as recently as the 1960s the bodies of Zoroastrians were left in the towers’ central holes for scavenger birds. There are also abandoned Zoroastrian buildings at the base of the hills.

The Yazd’s Jame Mosque is visible from all around the Old Town. The mosque is a charming symbol of Persian-Islamic architecture with its elegant blue-mosaic tile work and the highest minarets of Iran. It dates back to 14th century but some elements of the mosque were made at 12th century.

Upon the views of travelers the most fascinating Zoroastrian site is the Tower of silence known as Gur Dakhmeh among the locals. Tower of Silence is located outside the city rises from desert landscape on a hill; until as recently as the 1960s the bodies of Zoroastrians were left in the towers’ central holes for scavenger birds. There are also abandoned Zoroastrian buildings at the base of the hills.

The Yazd’s Jame Mosque is visible from all around the Old Town. The mosque is a charming symbol of Persian-Islamic architecture with its elegant blue-mosaic tile work and the highest minarets of Iran. It dates back to 14th century but some elements of the mosque were made at 12th century.

Yazd popular hotels

Zein-o-Din Caravanserai and Iran Imperial Cities Tour

Travelling to the depths of Iran

Jewels of Western and North Western of Iran

Yazd Souvenirs & Handicrafts

Pashmak

Pashmak or candy floss is another original favorite confection from Yazd which is highly famous and popular, especially among children. It is some kind of voluminous confections made of melted sugar that is spun to create log threads.

Noghl

Among other souvenirs from Yazd, different types of Noghl could be referred to. Noghl has been made of sugar-coating various types of nuts; and, since 25 years ago. Nowadays, its production procedure has been mechanized.

Termeh

The art of termeh weaving has been used by Zoroastrians in making trousers used in festivals. Weaving termeh has been previously done by fingers. Later, it was produced semi-automatically, through the usage of special machines.

Darayi-Bafi

It is one of subcategorise of the textile industry in Yazd. It is a process of dyeing the yarns and then weaving and making fabrics. These are usually made in big sizes and then is cut into small pieces based on usages that are for scarves, table clothes or beddings.

Yazd Traditional Foods & Desserts

Ash-e Shooli

Shooli Ash

Shooli thick soup is a delicious appetizer with an easy recipe. The ingredients are Split pea, lentil , vinegar ,onion ,vegetable such as leek, spinach ,parsley and turnip. However , beetroot is used instead of turnip ,in autumn and winter .

Ash-e Kadoo

This thick soup is from among the traditional foods of Taft town in Yazd Province. In addition to a good taste, it is high in nutritional value and useful for diabetic patients. Yazdi people usually cook it in autumn and winter.

Geimeh Nokhod

Geimeh Nokhod stew is one of traditional foods in Yazd, with so many advocates. There would be few numbers of people traveling to this historical city with numerous monuments who would not be planning to test this traditional local food.

Koofteh Lappeh

Split pea meatball is another local and traditional food in Yazd; and, it has some differences from the well-known meatball of Tabriz. The meatball is very delicious and favourite food for Yazdi people and Yazd Travelers.

Yazd Daily Tours And Packages

Cultural Highlights of Yazd

Duration: 6 Days

Essential Yazd

Duration: 8 Days

Yazd Classic

Duration: 5 Days

Why Yazd ?

Yazd in a Glance

Yazd Top Attractions

Yazd popular hotels

Yazd Souvenirs & Handicrafts