Yazd Attractions

Yazd Attractions

Yazd Attractions
The historic city of Yazd, located in the middle of the Iranian plateau, 270 km south-east of Isfahan, is one of the ideal destinations for a journey of discovery. While visiting Yazd, you will discover many historical sites, friendly and caring people, a varied gastronomy and much more. Here is a tour of the ten must-see sites of Yazd.

The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, meeting in Krakow, Poland in 2017, registered the historic city of Yazd on the World Heritage List. With this appointment, Yazd becomes the first Iranian historic city to be added to the World Heritage List.

The desert city of Yazd is as picturesque as the cities of the Middle East. Its well-preserved old mud brick town, distinctive Badgirs (wind-catchers or wind towers) scattered across the horizon, and its many historic sites make it an indispensable destination for any tourist visiting Iran.

Here we explore the top 10 Yazd Attraction:

1. Yazd Attractions, Amir Chakhmaq complex
The centerpiece of Yazd's architecture, the Amir Chakhmaq complex is located in the heart of the city, in a square of the same name. The imposing three-storey facade features a number of beautifully symmetrical Iwans, which glow and shine after sunset. It is one of the largest Hosseiniehs in the country (buildings used for the commemorative ceremonies of the death of Imam Hossein) and dates back to the 15th century, although it has been the subject of many renovations. The surrounding square is home to many candy and ice cream shops.

2. Yazd Attractions, Zurkhaneh (house of the power)
Zurkhaneh (literally: house of the power) is the traditional Iranian gymnasium, in which people practice the national Iranian sport called Varzesh-e Pahlavani. There are many Zurkhanehs in Iran and a famus one is located in a historical building on the north of Amir Chakhmaq Square.

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3. Yazd Attractions, Atashkadeh (Temple of Fire)
Zoroastrianism, an ancient monotheistic religion dating back about 3500 years, was the main religion in Iran before the Islamic conquests and the community Zoroastrians still lives in some parts of the country. Yazd is the center of Zoroastrianism in Iran and is home to several sites of religious and historical interest. The Atashkadeh, or Temple of Fire, is the most important religious place for Iranian Zoroastrians.

4. Yazd Attractions, Dakhmeh (Towers of Silence)
Another fascinating Zoroastrian site, the Silence Towers are located just outside the city and certainly worth a visit. Rising from a solemn desert landscape, these two circular and elevated structures are located on top of adjacent hills. Traditionally, the bodies of deceased Zoroastrians were left in the central pits of the towers so that the scavenging birds could pick them up. The Zoroastrian buildings abandoned at the base of the hills contribute to the strange and supernatural atmosphere of the place.

5. Yazd Attractions, The temple of Chak Chak
The temple of Chak Chak, the most important Zoroastrian pilgrimage site in Iran, is located in the desert, about 70 km from Yazd and contains an interesting source of water to visit.

6. Yazd Attractions, Badgirs (Wind-Catchers or Wind Towers)
With its many Badgirs (wind-catchers), the Old City (the historic quarter of Yazd) is one of the oldest desert cities in the world with a local technology for cooling the houses in the hot days of summer. The old town, with a fantastic view of the wind catchers, turquoise domes, minarets and the mud-brick architectures offers a unique experience to the visitors.

7. Yazd Attractions, Jameh Mosque of Yazd
The excellent Jame mosque is visible from all over the old city. The 14th century structure is believed to have the highest minarets in the country and embodies Islamic-Iranian architecture with its delicate blue mosaic work. Some elements of the mosque date back to the 12th century. The subtleties and inscriptions of the great Iwan are particularly remarkable.

8. Yazd Attractions, Dowlatabad Garden
With an abundance of fountains, cypresses and pomegranates, Bagh-e Dowlatabad shows the essence of the Persian Garden. The 18th century residence offers an abundance of shade and beautiful buildings, attracting tourists all year round. The central 33-meter badger (Wind Tower), the highest in Iran, as well as the kaleidoscopic stained-glass windows, give an idiosyncratic aesthetic to magic, which you will not find elsewhere.

9. Yazd Attractions, Saryazd Fortress
Undervalued as a tourist destination, the ruins of the fortress of the neighboring village of Saryazd merit the 45-minute trip from Yazd. The defensive structure of the Sassanid, double-walled and three-storey architecture is remarkably well preserved. Developed by the Safavids, the fortress was used as a place of defending the attacks, as well as keeping the treasures and valuable wealth of people in safe rooms. Hundreds of people could live there for months without opening the entrance gates.

10. Yazd Attractions, Kharanaq
No day trips to Yazd province are complete without a trip to the ancient village of Kharanaq. Apparently inhabited for over 1000 years, the mud brick village is practically deserted nowadays, but you will see some peasants still in activity. Unspeakably picturesque, visitors are free to explore abandoned remains; Among the highlights are a Qadjar-era mosque and an ancient aqueduct in the valley.

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