Yazd

Yazd

The ancient city, Yazd, located in the center of Iran, is well-known as the “city of wind catchers, wind towers”, “the city of Zoroastrians” and “the jewel of desert”.
Yazd is situated between the
Dasht-e-Kavir and Dasht-e-Lut, the largest deserts of Iran.
It dates back to the Sassanid era.
It is said that Yazd is the oldest living city in the world and dates back to more than 3000 years BC as “Ysatis”.

The ancient word Yazd comes from the words  “Yasht”, “Yazt”, and “Yasen”, means pure and holy, worthy of admiration and God the creator of good things.

Yazd is famous for its amazing architecture, historical attractions, culture , and most importantly, its wind catchers, qantas (underground channels), historical gardens, museums and temples.
These unique wind towers are one of the important aspects of traditional architecture in Iran. They are simple but effective cooling device which is called “badgirs” in Persian.
Rooftop cafes along the sky, wind catchers and peaceful atmosphere make an unforgettable memory for everyone.

In his trip to Yazd in the 13th century, Marco Polo described it as “a good and noble city”.

It doesn’t matter how this beautiful and historical city is described. Yazd has definitely been an important tourist destinations for desert enthusiasts.

The city of Yazd has many remarkable sights and the whole city is considered as a historical monument.
Yazd is also registered as the first and only Iranian city in the world which is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yazd houses and alleys have an interesting story to tell.
Conciliation Alley (Ashti Konan alley) is one of the attractions that every tourist must see. The alleys that are located in Fahadan neighborhood in the old context of this city are so narrow that two people can hardly pass through it. The reason for the construction of these alleys was to make them so narrow to get people closer to each other.

One of the prominent architectural features of the desert cities is the covered passageways known as Sabat. In ancient times, the purpose of designing Sabbat was to create coolness and warmth. The term “Sabbat” refers to a covered corridor.

In this city, there is not only racial and ethnic diversity but also religious diversity. A large group of Iranian Zoroastrians also live here and this diversity is one of the beauties of Yazd.

The Fire Temple (Zoroastrian place of worship) and the Towers of Silence

Zoroastrian Fire Temple or Yazd Atash Behram (Atashkadeh), one of the important places in the world, hosts a 1500-year-old holy fire and attracts not only the religious minority of Zoroastrianism, but also tourists of every religion to this fire temple. It is a worship site dates back to 1934. the top of the building, the Faravahar or Forouhar the most prominent symbol of Zoroastrianism, ancient Persia shines. “Good thoughts”, “good words”, and “good deeds” are the fundamental principles of humanity.

Daulat Abad Garden, a heavenly place to feel peaceful vibes is the 9th Persian garden listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

As a masterpiece and a magnificent example of architecture, at Lariha’s House, enjoy the splendor of plaster and mirror art. It is located at the old town of Yazd, Fahadan neighborhood which dates back to the Qajar era.

Water reservoirs are one of the oldest architectural systems which play an important role in suppling water in dry and low rainfall regions of Iran. There are 75 reservoirs in Yazd.
As the largest reservoir, the historical Shish Badgiri Ab Anbar is one of the most beautiful unparalleled sights with six separate windcatchers and egg-shaped dome. It was constructed during the Qajar dynasty in the 18th century AD.

Historical monuments of Yazd museums not only are a reflection of art but also a window to the past representing creativity. Some of the most attractive museums of Yazd are: Mirror and Lighting Museum also called Mirror Palace (Qasr-e Ayene), Yazd Water Museum, Heidarzadeh Museum of Coin and Anthropology, Lari House (Khan-e Lari), etc.

Here are some of the top tourist attractions of the historical city of yazd:
Fire Temple, Towers of Silence, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Jame Mosque, Yazd Water Museum,
Shesh Badgir Ab Anbar, Lariha House, Baghe Dolat Abad (Dowlat Abad Garden), Khan Bazaar, and Alexander Prison.

The most important handicrafts in Yazd province are: ceramics and pottery, tile making, zilo weaving, poetry weaving, goldsmithing, cashmere weaving, curtains, carpets, rugs, rugs, shamad, handkerchiefs, canvas, bagcheh, lame, velvet, zari, Chadorshab weaving, Mers Rize Jim, Qanawiz, Dandi, Giveh weaving, mat weaving, blankets and carpets, tablecloths, objects, pen-making, glass-making, leather-making, motabi and felting. Making pottery, ceramics and tiles is of particular importance. Baking sweets in Yazd has a long history. In Yazd, traditional sweets such as baklava, qatab, coconut nuts, pashmak, rice bread and Haji Badam are prepared. It has its own special features~
Buying souvenirs is one of the main parts of a trip to Yazd, and in this section I will introduce you some of the most famous souvenirs of Yazd:
Kinds of sweets, sugar and candies: Yazd sweets are among the most famous and are the most popular souvenirs of this city. Yazdi baklava, pashmak, qatab, halva arde, loz yazdi, cake yazdi, sohan khani, haji bodmi, etc. are among the popular sweets of this city, and Haj Khalifa Rehbar Yazd pastry shop is also one of the oldest and most famous pastry shops that you should visit when traveling to Yazd. Go.
Cashmere: Cashmere is one of the most famous products of the city of Yazd. Yazdi taskebab with plums

Carpets, Kashmir or Silk weaving textile with Persian patterns called as Termeh, are the most prominent products of Yazd.

if you have a sweet tooth, yazd sweeets are a must.

Yazd sweets are among the most popular souvenirs to buy including:
Yazdi Baklava, Pashmak or Persian Cotton Candy, Qottab (Ghotab), Halva Arde, Loz Yazdi, Cake Yazdi (Yazd Cupcakes), Sohan Khani, Haji Badam, etc.

the most famous traditional dishes of Yazd are:

Gheimeh-Nokhod ( a kind of stew made with chickpeas, mutton, tomato paste, Omani lemon, saffron, potatoes, onions), a variety of Aush or Ash (Persian Soup), Koofteh-Berenji (rice meatballs), Koofteh-Havij (carrot meatballs), Koofteh-kebab, Koofteh-chickpea, dumplings, pumpkin stew, potato stew and plum stew.