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

1.252.000

Area

129.285 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

Yazd Jame Mosque is one of the most beautiful and magnificent mosques in Iran and the world.
Yazd Jame Mosque consists of different parts, each of which has a special importance and beauty.The vast courtyard of the mosque with a pond and a garden has provided a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere for worshipers and tourists. The summer and winter shabestans of the mosque are places for holding religious ceremonies and gatherings.A museum has been opened in a part of the mosque, where historical and artistic works discovered from the mosque are displayed.The porches and domes of this mosque are decorated with delicate bricks and tiles.

Daulatabad Garden of Yazd is one of the most beautiful and historical gardens. This garden, with its unique architecture and high windbreak, is a symbol of human adaptation to the desert environment.The tallest clay windmill in the world with a height of more than 33 meters is located in this garden. This wind deflector has played an important role in cooling the interior of buildings in the hot summers of Yazd.The existence of many ponds and fountains in the garden, in addition to visual beauty, helps to create humidity and coolness in the space.Daulatabad garden is a perfect example of Iranian gardens centered on water and plants.

The Zarch Aqueduct of Yazd is one of the most valuable water heritages of Iran and the world, which is more than a thousand years old and is considered a masterpiece of Iranian water engineering and architecture. This aqueduct is not only the longest aqueduct in the world but also one of the oldest.With a length of more than 71 km and more than 2115 wells, Zarch aqueduct is the longest aqueduct in the world.In addition to the historical aspect, the natural scenery around the aqueduct is also spectacular.By digging thousands of wells and complex underground channels, this aqueduct brings water from the heart of the Fahraj mountains to the city of Yazd.

This fire temple is the place where the sacred fire of Zoroastrians is kept and the Zoroastrian prayer house of Yazd. Zoroastrian fire temple of Yazd, with its simple yet magnificent architecture, is a symbol of purity and light. The green courtyard with pine and cypress trees, the clear blue pond and the main building of the fire temple with tall columns and a beautiful dome, all provide a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere for prayer.The main building of the fire temple is the place where the holy fire is kept. This building with its simple architecture and straight lines is a symbol of purity and brightness.This place is a symbol of Iran’s history, culture and civilization.

Yazd popular hotels

Parsian Safaiyeh Hotel

Yazd Arg-E-Jadid Hotel

Moshir al-Mamalek Garden Hotel

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

Destination

Why Yazd ?

Yazd in a Glance

Yazd Top Attractions

Yazd Grand Mosque

Daulatabad garden

Zarach aqueduct

Zoroastrian fire temple

Yazd popular hotels