Among all the beautiful cities of Iran, you are suggested to spend some of your days at Yazd. It is the capital of the Yazd province and is regarded as the most ancient and historic cities in Iran. It is here that that the Zoroastrian culture developed. You will have a wonderful time at Yazd.
Yazd city is located about 175 miles southeast of Isfahan in Iran. The city is a beautiful and architecturally rich. You will prefer the desert surroundings in Yazd city. This unique city of Yazd is also known in Iran for the high quality handicrafts, especially silk weaving, and its sweets shops.
Yazd is very famous in Iran for its various historical buildings and beautifully made tombs. Yazd city has earned recognition as the centre of Persian architecture. Many old buildings in Yazd have magnificent wind catchers along with large underground areas. Yazd is also one of the largest cities and a famous Tourist Destinations in Iran. City of Yazd is renowned for its Tower of Silence situated on the outskirts and the Fire Temple. The temple holds a fire that has been kept ablaze continuously since 470 AD.
Vagt u Sa'at Mosque is a tomb of Sayyid Rukn ad-Din and is a complex erected to his orders known as the Institute of Time and the Hour. In Yazd in Iran you can also witness various handicrafts, such as carpet, silk fabrics and cashemers. Other places of interests in the include city of Yazd take in:
- Masjid-e Jame (Friday Mosque),
- Atashkadeh
- Yazd Market Square's Clock
- The cistern of Fatemeh-ye-Golshan
- Tomb of the 12 imams
- Madrasse-e-Kamalieh
- Bogeh-ye Seyed Rokamdin mosque
- Dowlat Abad Gardens
Yazd can be reached by flights and trains and buses also operate frequently. You can tour around the city conveniently. Yazd is a must visit city in Iran and you are sure to experience a wonderful time.
travel.mapsofworld.com provides online information on Yazd.
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