Yazd Travel Guide
” Welcome to Yazd, the city of Wind catcher”
Yazd Travel Guide
The ancient city of Yazd has valuable and traditional architecture and is the first brick city in Iran, Which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Yazd has spectacular architecture and its traditional texture is intact. Therefore, it is not surprising that it hosts many tourists.
Yazd weather and the best season to travel to Yazd
Yazd is located in the hot, dry, and desert region of Iran and experiences warm weather most of the year. Temperature fluctuations are high during the day and night. The warmest temperature is 45 degrees centigrade and the coldest is 1-degree centigrade. If you cannot stand the very hot and desert climate, it’s better to travel to Yazd in cold and cool seasons. In spring, in addition to the good and temperate climate of Yazd, many tourists can be seen in this historic city compared to other seasons.
Yazd Attractions | What to see in Yazd
If you are interested in history and architecture, Yazd is a heavenly travel destination for you. There are many attractions in Yazd. You can choose between the sights of Yazd according to the time allotted for the trip.
Markar Square
The Markar Clock Tower or Borj-e Sa’at-e Markar is located right in the center of Iran. This historical clock tower is one of the oldest clock towers in Iran and also in the world. The date of construction of this tower goes back to the time of Qajar.
Jame Mosque
One of the most spectacular attractions in the city of Yazd is the beautiful Jame mosque. A mosque full of blue and green tiles, with amazing architecture that is famous in the world. One of the most important reasons for the fame of the Yazd Grand Mosque is its tall and 48-meter minarets, which are unparalleled in Iran.
Amirchakhmaq Square
One of the symbols of Yazd is Amirchakhmaq Square. In this square are a collection of historical and valuable monuments. One of the most significant of these attractions is a tower with tall minarets that remain as the most authentic part of the city. This square dates back to the ninth century AH and the reign of the Timurids and was built by a person with the same name Amir Jalaluddin Chakhmaq. Amirchakhmaq Square is for gathering the people of Yazd.
Dowlat Abad Garden
Dowlat Abad Garden is one of the nine Iranian gardens whose name has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tall mansion of this garden has the tallest windmills in the world and is very valuable in terms of architecture. This garden is one of the oldest gardens in Iran, which is 260 years old and its area is 6.4 hectares. When you enter this garden, you will not feel that you are in the desert city of Yazd and the smell of flowers and plants will intoxicate you.
Lariha House (Khan-e Lari)
Lariha House is another attraction of Yazd, which is one of the most valuable houses of the Qajar era about 150 years old. The area of Khan-e Lari is 1700 square meters.
The ceilings of this house have been embellished with mirror work and paintings. The rooms of the Lari House are situated around the main courtyard, which has a large pool in the center. The house has a big basement, which is ventilated by the windcatcher and remains cool during the warmer months of the year. Lari-Ha House is one of the original samples of Persian architecture and was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 1375.
Ziaieh School or Alexander Prison
There is a building in Yazd with two different names, which indicates the dual use of this valuable historical building. Some believe that this building was built in the eighth century in 631 AH and its construction was completed in 705 AH. Ziaieh School was a place for teaching more than seven hundred years ago and has hosted meetings such as discussions with elders and scholars. It is said that the name of Alexander Prison was created as a result of the arrival of a group of Alexander’s exiles in Yazd, and of course other factors such as climatic features and Yazd’s distance from large and busy centers. This valuable historical monument was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 1346.
Zoroastrian fire temple (Varham Fire Temple)
The fire temple is a kind of Zoroastrian shrine where the fire has a particular value. The main building of the fire temple is located in the center of the courtyard, 21 meters above the ground.
Upon entering the building, you will see the walls adorned with images of Zoroaster and quotes from the Avestan Book, and a little further you will run into the sacred fire. The fire that is 1500 years old has not been extinguished! The fire temple of Varham, known as the fire temple of Bahram, is a place for keeping the sacred Zoroastrian fire and a place of worship for Zoroastrians. One of the most attractive decorations of the Yazd Fire Temple building is the faravahar, it’s a tile work that has a special elegance and beauty and which stands out above the entrance.
Tower of silence (Zoroastrian Tower)
Another attraction of Yazd is the Tower of silence. Zoroastrian Tower is a tower located on a sedimentary mountain called Dakhmeh Mountain and was a place of worship for Zoroastrians at that time. It is also the place where the Zoroastrians placed their dead bodies to be eaten by animals and birds and returned to the cycle of nature.
Yazd Water Museum
Yazd water museum date back to the Qajar Dynasty, located in the center of the city in front of Amir Chakhmaq Complex. As you know Yazd is well-known for its underground aqueducts (in Persian Qanats). In 2000, the mansion turned into a museum. You will see the tool and techniques used for the past 4000 years in Iran in creating underground waterways ( Qanats) and connecting them to the city.
Souvenirs and handicrafts of Yazd| what do we buy from Yazd?
One of the most important parts of traveling is buying souvenirs and visiting the local markets of the city. If you travel to Yazd and want to take souvenirs for your loved ones, we suggest you visit the local markets of the city, which has a very beautiful handicraft with a long cultural background. Let’s know some of the most famous souvenirs of Yazd:
Cashmere (Termeh)
one of the most famous products in Yazd is Termeh. You can find all kinds of designs and colors of cashmere in the Yazd market.
Pottery and ceramics
Yazd and Meybod ceramics are world-famous. The designs of “Khorshid Khanom (Lady Sun),” and “bird and Fish” are among the famous designs of Yazd ceramics that won a gold medal in 1971 at the Munich exhibition.
Zillow
In desert areas, Zillow weaving is an established and popular art. This carpet is in harmony with the life of the people of this region and the designs engraved on it are taken from the beliefs and culture of the people of this region. In addition to Zillow, the weaving of other types of textiles is also common in Yazd. Shamad and all kinds of sheets are famous products of Yazd and Ardakan.
Yazd Food Guide
What to eat in Yazd? Most Popular food & Sweets of Yazd
Travel to Yazd is a special experience for food and sweets lovers. The people of Yazd have coordinated their food table according to the geographical climate of the desert. They spend hot summers with a variety of soups and watery and sour foods, and in the cold of winter, they consume a variety of sweets.
Tas Kabab-e Shotor (camel meat stew), Shouli, Qeymeh Yazdi stew, Different types of Koofteh, and pomegranate soup are the most important local dishes of Yazd. In addition, the city of Yazd is the center of special sweets in Iran Baklava, Qutab, Loz, Hajibadam, Sohan Ardi, Yazdi cake, and Pashmak are among these famous sweets of Yazd.
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- Tas kabab shotor
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- Shouli
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- koofteh
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- Qotab
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- Loz
You can eat these foods in below restaurants in Yazd:
Panahande Café
The history of this restaurant goes back around 60 years old. It has a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Since this restaurant is located in the market of Panjeh Ali you can come to this restaurant after exploring Bazar. This Café is famous for (adasi=lentil). You can enjoy really tasty food, especially for your breakfast.
Caesar Restaurant
Located in Abuzar square, it’s a good place for eating Pizza and Italian food. In comparison to another restaurant, Caesar is stylish and modern. The piano is played live and makes a romantic atmosphere. The restaurant’s menu is varied, and in addition to Italian cuisine, there are also Iranian dishes.
Zhuan Restaurant
In addition to good quality, this fast food enables vegetarians and vegans to eat very tasty and healthy foods safely. This fast food is located on Dr. Hassabi Boulevard.
Beverages (Soft Drinks)
You can find the best kind of Faloodeh in the Shir Hossein ice cream store that is located in Shehneh crossroads. I recommend you to have a cup of tea in the tea house of Khan Bath.
Haji Ashpaz, Moshir, Khan Dohad, Adib Al-mamalek, Mahoor, Abul Maali, and Malek Al-Tojar are other famous restaurants that you can enjoy eating delicious foods.
Shopping centers and markets of Yazd
Although Yazd is a traditional city, it also has modern shopping malls. You can find and buy all kinds of common goods in Aria, Almas, Shaghayegh, Shahab, Setareh, and Aladdin commercial complexes. Among the traditional markets of Yazd, we can name the old market of Yazd and the market of Kuwaitis.
Where to stay in Yazd?
Moshir al-Mamalek Hotel in Yazd
This is the first Iranian Garden Hotel with traditional architecture and equipment. The rooms have a completely traditional space and the balcony has a beautiful garden view. The restaurant and conference room of the hotel is traditional with architecture and framed ceilings, carving and plastering. Set in the traditional context of the city, this hotel is not far from other historical sites.
Kourosh Yazd Hotel
Located next to the old and spectacular monument of Yazd.
Mehr Yazd
Because of its tradition, it’s a tourist attraction. Proximity to Amir Chakhmaq Square, Water Museum, Traditional Market, Jame Mosque, and Alexander Prison are among the benefits of the traditional Mehr Hotel in Yazd.
Top Things to Do In Yazd
- No matter how much you walked in the light of day in the old texture, be sure to walk in the winding alleys of Yazd once again in the darkness of night with the yellow light. We assure you that you will enjoy it for the second time.
- Be sure to try to spend the sunset in the desert, but don’t forget to arrive on time.