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 )
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.
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