Yazd, the Most Beautiful Desert Town in the World

Destination

YAZD, THE CITY OF FIRE TEMPLES

General

Yazd Travel Guide

The historical and ancient Yazd is renowned for its unique and ingenious architectures and houses. Due to the harsh summers and the intolerable weather during this season, people have applied methods and innovations by which they can minimize the severity and enlist methods to keep the weather in the city and houses pleasant. That is why there are well-known universal architecture seminars and courses held in Yazd. There are so many Persian architectural elements used in the city that are a suited indicator of their ingenuity and creativity in architecture. Qanat (underground water networks) Badgir (wind tower), Gowdal Baghche (a Persian characteristic of yards), Sabat, Gozar, and Abanbar (water storage) are some of the architectural characteristics implemented in Yazd. The attractive Yazdi dialect is another representative of Yazd’s uniqueness and originality which is conserved. There are so many original Persian words only preserved through this dialect.

What to Do in Yazd?

Yazd is the cradle of art in Iran and offers numerous attractions for travelers. Yazd Jame Mosque, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Dowlat Abad Garden, and Alexander Prison. D not miss out on the Karakal Desert, Chak Chak, and Meybod out of the town as well.
Besides, it is a Persian culture reservoir. To put it differently, people of Yazd have preserved their rituals, customs, and cultures for a long time. In order to gain a better perspective of the city, just wander around the alleys and get in touch with local people to sense their lifestyles and personalities. Additionally, you will have the chance of watching men doing ancient Persian sports called “Varzesh-e Pahlavani”
It is also a great embodiment of cultural diversity at which people from different religions live together in peace. Zoroastrianism and Judaism are living with peace aside from Muslims. That is why, Yazd is a perfect destination to follow and visit Zoroastrians events and festivals. Atashkade ( Varham Zoroastrian Fire Temple) is said to have a fire burning since 470 AD and Yazd Tower of Silence are two prominent Zoroastrian sites you must visit.

When is the Best Time to Visit Yazd?

Right in the heart of the desert, Yazd is better to be visited in autumn or spring. It is not a very big city, so various sightseeing are away from each other within a walking distance.