Yazd is one of the most wonderful cities in Iran, located almost in the center of Iran and due to its historical context and its many sights, it was able to be listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July. Traditional architecture, many historical houses, spectacular attractions and all this has made traveling to Yazd one of the best trips around iran . Yazd has various nicknames like windsurfing city, pastry town and bike town, and interestingly there was also the oldest air conditioner in Yazd. all of which should be a must visit for this historic city. if you want to know more about the costs, the sightseeing hotels and any important things, continue this article about Travel to Yazd with us.
Yazd is a small city in the southern desert of Iran. It’s old and charming and within the walls of the old city it is a journey back in time. It is rightly popular among travellers and even though there are a variety of things to do in Yazd it is also a great place to take it easy.
Yazd is a city that keeps its history alive and blends it with modern Iranian culture. The result is that there are plenty of things to do in Yazd. It will be tempting to spend most of your time in the city, but Yazd is also the perfect gateway to explore Irans stunning desert.
Yazd is the first adobe city in the world and the second most historic city in the world. It is the only World Heritage City in Iran. Some of the characteristics of Yazd are exclusive and superlative. For example, it has the most extensive historical texture, the loftiest badgir, the longest qanat, the oldest mosque, etc. and it can be called the “Treasure of History of Iran”. The historic city of Yazd hosts a large number of domestic and international tourists every year. It is a calm and touristy city with unique beauties, especially in the spring which makes you feel good travelling to the heart of history.
In Yazd and in the central cities of Iran, you can see the exhibition of Iranian artistic taste of hundreds of years ago. The narrow adobe alleys are arranged in a way that everyone likes to get lost in them and be found again.
best time to travel to Yazd :
Since Yazd is a desert region, so it has a hot and dry desert climate. Since it is a warm region, it is better to go in the cool and cold seasons of the year.
If you want to watch the beauty of 4 seasons in one day, travel to Yazd in an autumn day to enjoy a cool Spring breeze in the morning, Summer heat at noon, Autumn wind and rain in the evening, and Winter coldness at night. That is what really desert is. In these autumn days, when the leaves fall, saffron flowers in the fields and colorful fruits show themselves through the bare branches of trees. In any town in Yazd Province, you can find some autumn fruit trees for example pistachio trees in Bafq, Mehriz and Ardakan, quince trees and saffron fields in Bahabad, olive groves in Yazd, pomegranate gardens in Taft and Ashkezar, and etc. each of which presents an exquisite view of a colorful Autumn.
Spend some time in historic Persian gardens in Yazd to feel the beauty of magnificent scene created by colorful fruit trees and fallen leaves crackling when walked on.
Autumn Is the Best Season to Visit Yazd Desert
Since the weather is great in Autumn, it is the best time for camping in Yazd desert where you can have a campfire at night, sit round the fire, put potatoes under the fire to be grilled, drink a cup of tea brewed over fire, and eat a bowl of Shooli.
The most famous desert camps in Yazd include Sinbad, Shen-o Shaden, Fahraj, Baran, and Rig-e Zarrin camps.
All these natural beside famous historical attractions make it possible for Yazd to have the most number of travelers and tourists in Spring and Fall.
top 10 places to visit in yazd:
Old Town:
The well-preserved, still inhabited Old Town in Yazd, with its warren-like streets and intriguing nooks and crannies, is a delight to get lost in whilst on an afternoon stroll. The yellow-brown of the mud-brick buildings demonstrate just how dry this city is, and the badgirs which poke out periodically are a scenic reminder of the ingenuity of Yazd’s traditional architecture. Look out for rooftop access for some unforgettable views, but remember to respect the privacy of the local residents.
Zoroastrian Ateshkadeh:
Zoroastrianism, an ancient monotheistic religion that dates back to around 3500 years ago, was the principal religion in Iran before the Islamic conquests, and the community still lives on in some parts of the country. Yazd is the centre of Zoroastrianism in Iran, and is home to several sites of religious and historic interest. The Ateshkadeh, or Fire Temple, is the most important, containing a central fire that has allegedly been burning since the 5th century A.D.
Chak Chak:
Out in the desert, about 70 kilometres from Yazd, is Iran’s most important Zoroastrian pilgrimage site, Chak Chak. A tiny cliff-side village, according to legend the rock face opened up and offered refuge to Nikbanu, the daughter of the last pre-Islamic ruler, from the encroaching Arab invaders. The temple of Chak Chak, which is the Persian for ‘drip drip,’ contains an ever-dripping spring, said to be the mountain weeping in remembrance of Princess Nikbanu.
Jame Mosque:
Visible from all around the Old Town is the exquisite Jame Mosque. The 14th–century structure reportedly has the highest minarets in the country, and exemplifies Iranian-Islamic architecture with its delicate blue-mosaic tile work. Some elements of the mosque date back even earlier to the 12th century. The intricacies and inscriptions of the grand iwan are a particular highlight.
Bagh-E Dowlatabad:
With an abundance of fountains, cypress trees, and pomegranates, the Bagh-e Dowlatabad can be said to capture the quintessence of the Persian garden. The 18th-century residence offers an abundance of shade and some beautiful buildings, attracting tourists all year round. The 33-metre central badgir, as well as the kaleidoscopic array of stained-glass windows, make for a magically idiosyncratic aesthetic, the likes of which you won’t find elsewhere or soon forget.
Kharanaq village:
No day trip around Yazd province is complete without an excursion to the centuries-old village of Kharanaq. Reportedly inhabited for over 1000 years, the mud brick village is practically deserted these days, but you’ll see a few farmers still pottering around. Indescribably picturesque, visitors are free to explore the abandoned remains; highlights include a Qajar-era mosque and an ancient aqueduct in the valley below.
Bafgh Desert:
In the Bafgh Desert, you can experience riding camel, walking on sand hills, observing starts at night and safari among palm-groves.
Yazd Art House:
Art house Manage by a couple who are Artist and all the sttaf are graduated in art too. This house has different part like Art shop , Art gallery , work shop And a cafe on the roof top. There is an opportunity to go on the rooftop and visit a unique view of old town . For visiting the view there is 1€ Entrance fee which if use the cafe and order you pay it half. In cafe you can try sort of Iranian traditional tea and cold drinks and enjoy some home made vegetarian dishes . This house is part of MalekZadeh mansions dating back to Qajar , the main yard of the house is renovating yet and would be the main part of the Art house With a guesthouse in early future. There is No WiFi and the slogan is : Talk to each other and pretend it is 1980 .
Towers Of Silence:
Towers of Silence which are called Dakhma in Persian, are actually two circular towers raised from a solemn desert landscape. These circular raised structure were built by Zoroastrians for excarnation, in which dead bodies were left at the top of the towers to be exposed to carrion birds, usually vultures.
In addition, there are also some other buildings at the foot of these towers. At the place, you will have the possibility to understand the tradition of Zoroastrians, after a person dies. They believed the body must have been taken away from alive human and left at the place to ensure purity and peace for the person. When visiting the area, you will notice small houses which were used for relatives of the deceased to stay and mourn in while selected individuals took the body to the tower.
Yazd Water Museum:
One of the most magnificent architectures of Persia which backs to at least 2000 years ago is Kariz or Qanat which was listed by UNESCO in 2016 as a World Heritage Site.
At the museum, you will see the tools, and become familiar with the techniques used in this system for the last thousand years. Some of these systems are still functioning today. In fact, there is a large one under this museum.
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