Yazdis the
capital of Yazd province, "the second ancient and historic
city in the world and a centre of Zoroastrian
culture. The city is located some 175 miles southeast of Isfahan.
In 2005 it had an
estimated population of 433,836 people.[ In 2006 it had an estimated population of
505,037. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd
is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high
quality handicrafts, especially silk weaving, and its sweets
shops.
Yazdis the
capital of Yazd province, "the second ancient and historic
city in the world and a centre of Zoroastrian
culture. The city is located some 175 miles southeast of Isfahan.
In 2005 it had an
estimated population of 433,836 people.[ In 2006 it had an estimated population of
505,037. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd
is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high
quality handicrafts, especially silk weaving, and its sweets
shops.
Attractions
Masjid-e Jame (Friday
Mosque), dating back to the fourteenth century, is well worth a visit.
Admire it at night when it is lit up.
Atashkadeh is the
Zoroastrian fire temple. The fire on the inside has supposedly been
burning since 470 AD. Entrance is free, though donations are appreciated.
Yazd Tower of silence (Zoroastrian's Dakhmeh) - the name tower is misleading
as they consist of huge circular walls, within those the dead were left to
be picked clean by the vultures. This is done in accordance with
Zoroastrian belief. However, the towers are not in use anymore and open to
the public. A quiet, serene place.
Yazd Market Square's Clock
The cistern of Fatemeh-ye-Golshan
Amir Chakhmakh complex, a breathtaking construction and a must-see. Visitors
can climb to the top.
Amir Chakmakh mosque, not to be
confused with the complex of the same name, but nearby and easily visited
when visiting the more famous complex.
Yazd Water museum lots of
interesting information about the Canat water distribution system,
admission free, a must-see
Hazireh mosque
water reservoir with its four
badgirs (wind towers)
Khan-e-Lari, a historical
house
Alexanders prison, which was
neither built by Alexander the great nor a prison, but quite an
interesting sight with a cafe in the 'prison room'
tomb of the 12 imams
Madrasse-e-Kamalieh
Bogeh-ye Seyed Rokamdin mosque
Dowlat Abad Gardens with a building
with a beautiful large badgir.
