Top Tourist attractions in Yazd (Update 2024) - Things to Do in Yazd

Amir Chakhmaq Complex
in Yazd City

Amir Chakhmaq Complex

Amir Chakhmaq Shami and his wife, Seti Fatimeh built this square, in the 9th century AH. Hadji Qanbar Bazaar on the east side of the square was one of the buildings constructed by ... MORE

Amir Chakhmaq Shami and his wife, Seti Fatimeh built this square, in the 9th century AH. Hadji Qanbar Bazaar on the east side of the square was one of the buildings constructed by Nezameddin Hadj Qanbar Jahanshahi. The famous Mir Chakhmaq Mosque and theater for passion plays are located on the north ...

Khan Theological School
in Yazd City

Khan Theological School

Khan School in Yazd comprises of a large and a small school. The small school has been built by Mohammad Taqi Khan son of Mirza Mohammad Baqer Bafqi known as great Khan who was progenitor ... MORE

Khan School in Yazd comprises of a large and a small school. The small school has been built by Mohammad Taqi Khan son of Mirza Mohammad Baqer Bafqi known as great Khan who was progenitor of a dynasty named Khavanin-e-Yazd (The Khans of Yazd). Ali-Naqi Khan son of Mohammad Taqi Khan has established ...

Kabir Jame Mosque of Yazd
in Yazd City

Kabir Jame Mosque of Yazd

This magnificent building is graced with a tiled entrance portal (one of the tallest in Iran), flanked by two 48m-high minarets and adorned with inscriptions from the 15th century. Jameh ... MORE

This magnificent building is graced with a tiled entrance portal (one of the tallest in Iran), flanked by two 48m-high minarets and adorned with inscriptions from the 15th century. Jameh Mosque of Yazd is the main, congregational mosque of Yazd. The original building dates back to Sassanid Era. First, ...

Dowlat Abad Garden
in Yazd City

Dowlat Abad Garden

Dowlat Abad Garden has an aggregate of different buildings which were designed and constructed during the time of Mohammad Taqi Khan in the Zandieh era. It was the residence of Khan ... MORE

Dolatabad Garden in YAZD is regarded as one of the sites worth visiting due to its landscape and rich architectural pattern which exemplifies the diversity of Persian garden designs that have evolved and adapted to different climatic conditions. Visiting this masterpiece of traditional gardens is indeed an exciting adventure journey.

Haj Kazem Rasoulian House
in Yazd City

Haj Kazem Rasoulian House

Rasoulian House which has been built over a century ago, is located in the Sahl-ebne-Ali locality of Yazd and is an invaluable relic. Haj Kazem Rasoolian historical house was granted ... MORE

Haj Kazem Rasoulian Qajari House was built under the order of late "Haj Mirza Kazem Rasoulian" by Master "Mohammad Hassan Mohammad Rahim" in 1904.

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum
in Yazd City

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum (Also known as Markar Museum) in Yazd is located close to Markar Square and the Varahram Fire Temple. This museum has exhibits explaning Zoroastrian ... MORE

Zoroastrians History and Culture Museum (Also known as Markar Museum) in Yazd is located close to Markar Square and the Varahram Fire Temple. This museum has exhibits explaning Zoroastrian ceremonies, art, clothing and food. There are mannequins in typical clothing and may photographs. The museum building ...

Traditional water reservoirs in YAZD
in Yazd City

Traditional water reservoirs in YAZD

The natural and climatic characteristics in addition to the expanse of Yazd's deserts have given rise to the construction of various reservoirs all over the province. At present ... MORE

The natural and climatic characteristics in addition to the expanse of Yazd's deserts have given rise to the construction of various reservoirs all over the province. At present the number of these reservoirs are about 100. Most of which have been built at the center of the localities of the cities ...

Museum of mirrors and lighting
in Yazd City

Museum of mirrors and lighting

Qasr-e-Ayeneh (Mirror Palace) Museum has a foundation of 837 square meters and is located in a garden 8,174 square meters in area. The museum building was formerly belonging to a wealthy ... MORE

Qasr-e-Ayeneh (Mirror Palace) Museum has a foundation of 837 square meters and is located in a garden 8,174 square meters in area. The museum building was formerly belonging to a wealthy personality of Yazd. After the Islamic revolution, it has been converted into the museum. In this museum, calligraphic ...

Yazd Bazaar
in Yazd City

Yazd Bazaar

This collection forms the spinal column (foundation) of the old city of Yazd. Architecturally Qeisariyeh, located between Khan square and Khan school has more space order than other ... MORE

This collection forms the spinal column (foundation) of the old city of Yazd. Architecturally Qeisariyeh, located between Khan square and Khan school has more space order than other bazaars. It is protected by two wooden doors (gates) which have high artistic value. The oldest section of this bazaar ...

Mir Chakhmaq (Amir Chakhmaq) Mosque
in Yazd City

Mir Chakhmaq (Amir Chakhmaq) Mosque

Amir Chakhmaq Mosque is reputedly known as the Jame' Nou Mosque. The mosque is a relic of the Safavid period, and was constructed by Amir Jalaleddin Chakhmaq Shami and his spouse ... MORE

Amir Chakhmaq Mosque is reputedly known as the Jame' Nou Mosque. The mosque is a relic of the Safavid period, and was constructed by Amir Jalaleddin Chakhmaq Shami and his spouse Fatimeh Khatoon (Seti Bibi). Amir Chakhmaq was the governor of the time in Yazd, and one of the Teimoorids commanders, ...

Imamzadeh Shahzade Fazel
in Yazd City

Imamzadeh Shahzade Fazel

Shahzade Fazel Complex, or as local say Shazdeh Fazel, consists of the mausoleum and shrine of Shazdeh Fazel decorated with small pieces of mirror, Hosseiniyeh of Shazde Fazil and ... MORE

Shahzade Fazel Complex, or as local say Shazdeh Fazel, consists of the mausoleum and shrine of Shazdeh Fazel decorated with small pieces of mirror, Hosseiniyeh of Shazde Fazil and the Shazdeh Fazel bazaar, dating back to the eighth century and the Timurid era. This complex is also registered in national ...

Yazd Water Museum (Kolahdouzha House)
in Yazd City

Yazd Water Museum (Kolahdouzha House)

Located On the northern side of Amir Chakhmaq Square, in restored Kohaldooz-ha mansion with a visible qanat running underneath, the museum offers, through a series of photographs, ... MORE

Yazd is famous for its qanats (underground aqueducts) and Water Museum, one of the best of its kind, is devoted to the brave men who built them. This museum is located at Kolahdooz historical home.

Ice-Pits in Yazd
in Yazd City

Ice-Pits in Yazd

Ancient icehouses (Ice Pits or Yakhchals; an ancient type of evaporative cooler) are very interesting samples of old urban structures in Iran, which were constructed to store ice. ... MORE

Ancient icehouses (Ice Pits or Yakhchals; an ancient type of evaporative cooler) are very interesting samples of old urban structures in Iran, which were constructed to store ice. Icehouses (Bricked ice storage) consist of four basic parts as follows: the Ice house, dome, main wall and a little pool. In ...

Lariha House
in Yazd City

Lariha House

Lariha House (Lari's Mansion) is one of the most beautiful houses in Yazd, which depicts the art of Iranian architecture to the world. This house was built in 1286 AH by Hadji ... MORE

This is one of the best-preserved Qajar-era houses, located in the Fahadan neighborhood in Yazd, which belonged to Haj Muhammad Ibrahim Lari and was built in 1863 or 1864.

Bondar Abad Sultan Complex
in Yazd City

Bondar Abad Sultan Complex

The Soltan aggregate of Bondor Abad (Sultan Complex Of Bondar Abad) is located in the Rostaq vicinity (Sadrabad Rostagh). The most significant parts of this complex are: Monastery ... MORE

The Soltan aggregate of Bondor Abad (Sultan Complex Of Bondar Abad) is located in the Rostaq vicinity (Sadrabad Rostagh). The most significant parts of this complex are: Monastery (Khaneqah), Jame' Mosque, Hosseinieh (Mourning Place), water reservoir, watch tower and a tomb which is the burial-place ...

Bondar Abad Village
in Yazd City

Bondar Abad Village

Bondar Abad Village (Bondorabad) is situated 37 kilometers north of Yazd and 7km to the Yazd-Naein Road. It has a warm and dry climate. Its historical significance arises from Sheikh ... MORE

Bondar Abad Village (Bondorabad) is situated 37 kilometers north of Yazd and 7km to the Yazd-Naein Road. It has a warm and dry climate. Its historical significance arises from Sheikh Taqi Allauddin ...

Bondar Abad Mosque
in Yazd City

Bondar Abad Mosque

The Mosque of Bondar Abad (a part of "Sultan Complex Of Bondarabad") is at a distance of 36km from Yazd, and is located in a village named Bondar-Abad. The structure of the mosque ... MORE

The Mosque of Bondar Abad (a part of "Sultan Complex Of Bondarabad") is at a distance of 36km from Yazd, and is located in a village named Bondar-Abad. The structure of the mosque has a strong resemblance to the mosques of the 8th century AH. This means ...

Yazd Protected Wildlife Zones
in Yazd City

Yazd Protected Wildlife Zones

The geographical and natural settings of Yazd have made it one of the most divergent wildlife areas. The Kalmand and Bahadoran protected zones, extending over an area of 25,000 hectares, ... MORE

The geographical and natural settings of Yazd have made it one of the most divergent wildlife areas. The Kalmand and Bahadoran protected zones, extending over an area of 25,000 hectares, Kooh Bafq, and Ariz, being100,000 hectares, located near the desert, are examples of diverse herbaceous and animal ...

Old Mosques in YAZD
in Yazd City

Old Mosques in YAZD

Iranian mosques are stunning and are definitely best Yazd attractions. Filled with blue and green mosaic tiles, they catch your eye and make it wander through the infinite patterns. ... MORE

Iranian mosques are stunning and are definitely best Yazd attractions. Filled with blue and green mosaic tiles, they catch your eye and make it wander through the infinite patterns. Unusual colors and attention to detail, but also the overall architectural form make them one of the most amazing pieces ...

Arabha House
in Yazd City

Arabha House

Arabha House also known as Mahmoudi House is a complex made up of one big and one small house is located in Sar-Qadamgah in the Fahadan vicinity near the Chehel Mehrab Mosque in Yazd. ... MORE

Arabha House also known as Mahmoudi House is a complex made up of one big and one small house is located in Sar-Qadamgah in the Fahadan vicinity near the Chehel Mehrab Mosque in Yazd. This old mansion built in mid Qajar and belongs to Mirza Ahmad Arab (a tribe of merchants named as Bahraini Arabs) one ...

Khan Square in Yazd
in Yazd City

Khan Square in Yazd

Khan square of Yazd is a collection that Mohammad Taqi Khan established with a harmonious design. There are shops in the form of archade at the four corners of the square. The Shafe'iyeh ... MORE

Khan square of Yazd is a collection that Mohammad Taqi Khan established with a harmonious design. There are shops in the form of archade at the four corners of the square. The Shafe'iyeh School is located at the north east corner of the square. From this square one way leads to Qeisarieh and another ...

Zarach Village
in Yazd City

Zarach Village

The historical vicinity of Zarach is located to the northwest of Yazd, and according to narrations, it is one of the constructions of "Zalzar". In keeping with historical facts, it ... MORE

The historical vicinity of Zarach is located to the northwest of Yazd, and according to narrations, it is one of the constructions of "Zalzar". In keeping with historical facts, it is said that, Amin Mobarezeddin Mohammad and his sons were responsible for the erection of Mozaffar Abad of Zarach. Arsalan ...

Jameh Mosque of Fahraj
in Yazd City

Jameh Mosque of Fahraj

Fahraj Jameh Mosque (Congretation mosque of Fahraj) is situated at a distance of 30 kilometers east of Yazd, and its date of construction goes back to the beginning of the Islamic ... MORE

Fahraj Jameh Mosque (Congretation mosque of Fahraj) is situated at a distance of 30 kilometers east of Yazd, and its date of construction goes back to the beginning of the Islamic era. It has wide pillars and the covering roof resembles that of a cradle. Only its minaret dates back to a later period. ...

Malekotojar House
in Yazd City

Malekotojar House

This exceptional house was built in one of the important bazaars of Yazd about 120 years ago and belonged to Malekotojar. Malekotojar's grandfather built the house by the name ... MORE

This exceptional house was built in one of the important bazaars of Yazd about 120 years ago and belonged to Malekotojar.

Historical and Natural Caves in Yazd
in Yazd City

Historical and Natural Caves in Yazd

Caves have been among the most beautiful and natural places attracting many of researchers and experts. The followings are some of the famous caves in Yazd province: Chek Cave, Abar ... MORE

Caves have been among the most beautiful and natural places attracting many of researchers and experts. The followings are some of the famous caves in Yazd province: Chek Cave, Abar Kooh Cave, Ala Cave in Abar Kooh, Mahaneh Cave in Hamaneh Kharanaq, Farashah Islamieh Cave, Baad Ma'soom Cave in Islamieh, ...

Valleys and Summer Residing Regions
in Yazd City

Valleys and Summer Residing Regions

The most interesting and natural centers of the province are the mountain skirts of Shir Kooh, Pish Kooh, Miyan Kooh and Posht Kooh. The beautiful and verdant valleys of Menshad, Banadak ... MORE

The most interesting and natural centers of the province are the mountain skirts of Shir Kooh, Pish Kooh, Miyan Kooh and Posht Kooh. The beautiful and verdant valleys of Menshad, Banadak Sadat, Tarzjan, Deh Bala, Baqi Abad, Fakhr Abad, Sani Abad in Miyan Kooh, and the valleys of Sanich, Bardestan, Banadak ...

Desert Attractions in YAZD
in Yazd City

Desert Attractions in YAZD

Amongst the natural features pertaining to tourism in Iran, are desert characteristics. Taking a stroll is these vast spaces, watching the wonders of the moving sands, the burning ... MORE

Amongst the natural features pertaining to tourism in Iran, are desert characteristics. Taking a stroll is these vast spaces, watching the wonders of the moving sands, the burning and dry salt marshes, historical monuments, brick colored buildings of simple and harsh styles, shadows of scattered villages, ...

Altitudes and Summits
in Yazd City

Altitudes and Summits

Shir Kooh, The same is 4,000 m. high and has a shelter at the point of 3500 m., and is one of the appropriate mountaineering regions. It takes 5 hours to get to the crest, that is ... MORE

Shir Kooh, The same is 4,000 m. high and has a shelter at the point of 3500 m., and is one of the appropriate mountaineering regions. It takes 5 hours to get to the crest, that is the distance from beginning up to the shelter takes 3.5 hours and another1.5 hours to get to the crest. It has a number ...

Sheikh Ali Banyman Monastery
in Yazd City

Sheikh Ali Banyman Monastery

Monastery of Sheikh Ali Banyman is located in BidaKhid in Yazd. It comprises of a mausoleum, monastery and mosque that are regarded as valuable relics of the region. Within the mausoleum ... MORE

Monastery of Sheikh Ali Banyman is located in BidaKhid in Yazd. It comprises of a mausoleum, monastery and mosque that are regarded as valuable relics of the region. Within the mausoleum there are three tombs, one of which belongs to the reputable Gnostic Sheikh Ali Bonyman. This monument, in terms ...

Wind Trappers (Ventilation hafts)
in Yazd City

Wind Trappers (Ventilation hafts)

One of the distinctive features of the cities of Yazd province which discriminate it from other cities, is the existence of various wind trappers. Most of them belong to old residential ... MORE

One of the distinctive features of the cities of Yazd province which discriminate it from other cities, is the existence of various wind trappers. Most of them belong to old residential houses. On the other hand majority of urban reservoirs and mosques also have wind trapper. In other words the same ...

Old City Secters
in Yazd City

Old City Secters

Massive research has been done on the architecture, specially in connection with dry and hot climates of the world. In addition to specific attraction and beauty of this architecture, ... MORE

Massive research has been done on the architecture, specially in connection with dry and hot climates of the world. In addition to specific attraction and beauty of this architecture, it is in keeping with the climatic-cultural needs and life-style of the people. A clear example of this architecture ...

Clock (Vaqt Va Saat) Square
in Yazd City

Clock (Vaqt Va Saat) Square

This old square dates back to 8th century AH. Among the buildings around it worth mentioning are Seyed Roknedin School and an ancient water reservoir. There used to be astronomical ... MORE

This old square dates back to 8th century AH. Among the buildings around it worth mentioning are Seyed Roknedin School and an ancient water reservoir. There used to be astronomical observation installation (observatory) an endowment of the year 725 AH.and a clock. These in those times were important ...

Imamzadeh Abu Jafar
in Yazd City

Imamzadeh Abu Jafar

The said is the resting abode of Imamzadeh Mohammad Ebne Ali reputedly known as Imamzadeh Jafar. He passed away in 424 AH. and was buried in Hossainian Alley of Yazd. Throughout the ... MORE

The said is the resting abode of Imamzadeh Mohammad Ebne Ali reputedly known as Imamzadeh Jafar. He passed away in 424 AH. and was buried in Hossainian Alley of Yazd. Throughout the years, renovations have taken place at this site which is held in great respect by the inhabitants.

Covered Passages
in Yazd City

Covered Passages

One of the noticeable features of the old province of Yazd and many other desert cities in Iran are roofed and covered lanes and passages. The reason behind designing and constructing ... MORE

One of the noticeable features of the old province of Yazd and many other desert cities in Iran are roofed and covered lanes and passages. The reason behind designing and constructing these is to shelter and protect people against heat, harsh sun-shine and hot seasonal winds. In order to further secure ...

Dar Mehr Fire Temple
in Yazd City

Dar Mehr Fire Temple

The Zoroastrian fire temples come under three categories in terms of importance: Dadgah fire that is lit at residence and has no consecration ceremony. It is lit by the Zoroastrian ... MORE

The Zoroastrian fire temples come under three categories in terms of importance: Dadgah fire that is lit at residence and has no consecration ceremony. It is lit by the Zoroastrian priests, but ordinary people could light it too.

Esfahan Yazd Roads Caravansaries
in Yazd City

Esfahan Yazd Roads Caravansaries

From Abarqoo to Esfandaroon (Esfahan), on the ancient caravan route there are relics of two caravansaries. The first is located at a distance of 30 km. From the Tizak village and 42 ... MORE

From Abarqoo to Esfandaroon (Esfahan), on the ancient caravan route there are relics of two caravansaries. The first is located at a distance of 30 km. From the Tizak village and 42 km. from the city of Abarqoo. The other caravansary known as Shah Neshan is situated at a distance of 6 km. from the first ...

Qiam (Ex. Shah) Square
in Yazd City

Qiam (Ex. Shah) Square

This square and its name are memories of the time Hadji Ali Naqi Khan (1219-1214 AH.) the son of Mohammad Taqi Khan who governed there. On one of the stone benches (platforms) around ... MORE

This square and its name are memories of the time Hadji Ali Naqi Khan (1219-1214 AH.) the son of Mohammad Taqi Khan who governed there. On one of the stone benches (platforms) around the square and in the old school next to it, there is an epigraph on stone with the poems of Zabihi, the poet of twelfth ...

Shahabeddin Qasem Taraz School
in Yazd City

Shahabeddin Qasem Taraz School

This school was constructed by Shahabeddin Qasem Toraz and dates back to the 8th century AH. From the many ancient relics of the school only the north facade has survived. In place ... MORE

This school was constructed by Shahabeddin Qasem Toraz and dates back to the 8th century AH. From the many ancient relics of the school only the north facade has survived. In place of the former school a mosque has been constructed and has six old inscriptions.

Varharam (Bahram)
in Yazd City

Varharam (Bahram)

This monument which is listed as one of the Yazd's architectural works has been built by Yazd's Zoroastrian and Indian Parsis under Mr. Arbab Jamshid's supervision and Guardianship, ... MORE

This monument which is listed as one of the Yazd's architectural works has been built by Yazd's Zoroastrian and Indian Parsis under Mr. Arbab Jamshid's supervision and Guardianship, in 1934. The main building is amidst a large courtyard and on a height. The fire is located in a container higher than ...

Zeinoddin Caravansary
in Yazd City

Zeinoddin Caravansary

The said is located 60 km. on the current Yazd - Kerman Road. Its date of construction is contemporary to that of the Ganj Ali Khan aggregate of Kerman. The caravansary has a circular ... MORE

The said is located 60 km. on the current Yazd - Kerman Road. Its date of construction is contemporary to that of the Ganj Ali Khan aggregate of Kerman. The caravansary has a circular structure and is supported by five towers. The same is an unique example of such structures in Iran. It has recently ...

Other Caravansaries
in Yazd City

Other Caravansaries

Other caravansaries of Yazd province are as follows: Saqand in Saqand Village (district of Robatat), Ali Abad Caravansaries in Ali Abad Village, Howz Jaffar and Allah Abad (district ... MORE

Other caravansaries of Yazd province are as follows: Saqand in Saqand Village (district of Robatat), Ali Abad Caravansaries in Ali Abad Village, Howz Jaffar and Allah Abad (district of Robatat), Arjanan Caravansary and tower on the Aqda - Ardakan Road, Narestan Caravansary located at a distance of ...

Other Fire Temples and Zoroastrian Religious Places
in Yazd City

Other Fire Temples and Zoroastrian Religious Places

Other Zoroastrian religious sites are as follows: The Peer Sabz Fire Temple ,Ardakan, Yazd Daremehr, Darekohan, Darbmehrnush and Daredastooran in Yazd, Pirangah Sarvocham, Pirshah ... MORE

Other Zoroastrian religious sites are as follows: The Peer Sabz Fire Temple ,Ardakan, Yazd Daremehr, Darekohan, Darbmehrnush and Daredastooran in Yazd, Pirangah Sarvocham, Pirshah and Varharam Izad in Khoram Shah, Pirmehriz in Abshahi,, Pirnarstaneh Nazdik in Bid, Pirbanu in Zarju Aqda Village, Pirnarly ...

Other Historical Castles
in Yazd City

Other Historical Castles

Other historic castles of the province are as follows: Shewaz in Taft, Khormiz and Saryazd in Mehreez, Barjin and Rokn Abad in Maybod, Ebrahim Abad, Zarach and Qez Abad in Rastaq, ... MORE

Other historic castles of the province are as follows: Shewaz in Taft, Khormiz and Saryazd in Mehreez, Barjin and Rokn Abad in Maybod, Ebrahim Abad, Zarach and Qez Abad in Rastaq, Khidak, Kafer Qaleh and Fahraj in Bafq, and the historic castle of Nadooshan.

Other Old Houses
in Yazd City

Other Old Houses

Other ancient houses in the province are as follows: Ansari and Nasiri in Yazd, Solat and Aqa Zadeh in Abar Kooh, Kolahdooz in Rastaq, Vahshi Bafqi in Bafq, As'adi in Nadooshan. MORE

Other ancient houses in the province are as follows: Ansari and Nasiri in Yazd, Solat and Aqa Zadeh in Abar Kooh, Kolahdooz in Rastaq, Vahshi Bafqi in Bafq, As'adi in Nadooshan.

Davazdah Imam Mausoleum
in Yazd City

Davazdah Imam Mausoleum

This shrine constructed in 429 AH., is located near the Hosseinieh (place where the martyrdom of Imam Hossein is mourned for theater of passion-players of the Fahadan Quarter). According ... MORE

This shrine constructed in 429 AH., is located near the Hosseinieh (place where the martyrdom of Imam Hossein is mourned for theater of passion-players of the Fahadan Quarter). According to the inscription in the building, it was constructed by Abu Masoud Beheshti. and Abu Yaqub Isaac, said to be colonels ...

Sadat Qol Howallah Mausoleum
in Yazd City

Sadat Qol Howallah Mausoleum

This building is situated opposite the western entrance of Jame' Mosque in Yazd. There is a marble tomb stone with the dimensions of 182 x 48 x 28 cm. and a black gravestone with the ... MORE

This building is situated opposite the western entrance of Jame' Mosque in Yazd. There is a marble tomb stone with the dimensions of 182 x 48 x 28 cm. and a black gravestone with the dimensions of 152 x 48 x 28 cm. on which the date of 10th century AH. is visible. There is a brick inscription above ...

Seti Fatimeh Mausoleum
in Yazd City

Seti Fatimeh Mausoleum

This structure is located at the north of Mir Chakhmaq Square. It is a one-room building with a nightcap-like dome which is covered by green tiles. It belongs to Seti Fatimeh Khatoon ... MORE

This structure is located at the north of Mir Chakhmaq Square. It is a one-room building with a nightcap-like dome which is covered by green tiles. It belongs to Seti Fatimeh Khatoon the spouse of the famous Amir Chakhmaq who passed away in the 9th century.

Shah Seyed Reza Mausoleum
in Yazd City

Shah Seyed Reza Mausoleum

This shrine with a tall dome is situated near the Chahar Menar Quarter. Each side of the dome is 9.25 meters and thickness of the walls is 2.35 meters. Probably the reason to call ... MORE

This shrine with a tall dome is situated near the Chahar Menar Quarter. Each side of the dome is 9.25 meters and thickness of the walls is 2.35 meters. Probably the reason to call this place as Shah Seyed Reza, is the existence of a tombstone of a person named Shah Seyed Reza who died in 955 AH. The ...

Sheikh Ahmad Fahadan Mausoleum
in Yazd City

Sheikh Ahmad Fahadan Mausoleum

This structure is the remnant of a monastery, mosque and mausoleum which is reputedly known as Sheikh Ahmad Esfanjerdy and belonged to Sheikh Ahmad Fahadan. Sheikh Fakhrodin Ahmad ... MORE

This structure is the remnant of a monastery, mosque and mausoleum which is reputedly known as Sheikh Ahmad Esfanjerdy and belonged to Sheikh Ahmad Fahadan. Sheikh Fakhrodin Ahmad and his brother, Mohammad, were from Esfanjerd and were doing Shumali. They migrated from their birth place and settled ...

Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs in YAZD
in Yazd City

Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs in YAZD

Other sacred shrines and tombs in the province are: Imamzadeh Seyed Mohammad, 3 kilometers from Aqda. Imamzadeh Zeid Ebne Musa Alkazem, Imamzadeh Seyed Mir Hussein, Imam Zadeh Shah ... MORE

Other sacred shrines and tombs in the province are: Imamzadeh Seyed Mohammad, 3 kilometers from Aqda. Imamzadeh Zeid Ebne Musa Alkazem, Imamzadeh Seyed Mir Hussein, Imam Zadeh Shah Zadeh Fazel. The Zarandian, Seyed Panhoun and Sheikh Dad in Yazd. Seyed Khalil Mausoleum in the Darvaze Mosalla Atiq locality, ...

Other Monasteries in Yazd
in Yazd City

Other Monasteries in Yazd

Sheikh Taqi-Oddin Dada, Serrick, Kushk Nou, Qatarian, Sheikh Mohammad, Maju Mard, Maybod, Taft, Qahestan, Abarqoo, Aqda, Shamsiyeh and Bida Khid Monasteries. MORE

Sheikh Taqi-Oddin Dada, Serrick, Kushk Nou, Qatarian, Sheikh Mohammad, Maju Mard, Maybod, Taft, Qahestan, Abarqoo, Aqda, Shamsiyeh and Bida Khid Monasteries.

Qarbalbiz Spring
in Yazd City

Qarbalbiz Spring

This spring which looks like a natural depression, is 40 km. from Yazd and in spring it is converted into a lake. In years with a good capacity of water, there is scope for boating ... MORE

This spring which looks like a natural depression, is 40 km. from Yazd and in spring it is converted into a lake. In years with a good capacity of water, there is scope for boating facilities for visitors and tourists.

Ezabad (Yezabad) Village
in Yazd City

Ezabad (Yezabad) Village

Situated at the distance of 38 kilometers in the north west of Yazd and 8 kilometers to the west of Yazd - Naein Road, It has a warm and dry weather. Soltan Sanjar Kharazmshahi, crowned ... MORE

Situated at the distance of 38 kilometers in the north west of Yazd and 8 kilometers to the west of Yazd - Naein Road, It has a warm and dry weather. Soltan Sanjar Kharazmshahi, crowned in 590 AH.established the village ten years after his enthronement. It's significant historical attractions are the ...

Molla Esmaeil Mosque
in Yazd City

Molla Esmaeil Mosque

This mosque is situated in the south of Khan Bazaar square, built under the orders of Molla Esmaeil Aqdie, one of the prominent scholars of the clergy in the 13th century AH. Mollah ... MORE

This mosque is situated in the south of Khan Bazaar square, built under the orders of Molla Esmaeil Aqdie, one of the prominent scholars of the clergy in the 13th century AH. Mollah Ismaeil completed the corners of the threshold and the parlors on both sides of the dome and part of the mosque designed ...

Sheikh Zeinol Abedin Ali Khamoosh Mausoleum
in Yazd City

Sheikh Zeinol Abedin Ali Khamoosh Mausoleum

The mausoleum of Sheikh Zeinol Abedin Ali Khamoosh is located in the village of Nadooshan. 35 kilometers from Yazd. Sheikh Ali was one of the 6th century Gnostics and mystics (Sufis) ... MORE

The mausoleum of Sheikh Zeinol Abedin Ali Khamoosh is located in the village of Nadooshan. 35 kilometers from Yazd. Sheikh Ali was one of the 6th century Gnostics and mystics (Sufis) who was martyred and his tomb became a pilgrimage site and a place for alms and charity. A slab of stone with the dimensions ...

Tezerjan Jame Mosque
in Yazd City

Tezerjan Jame Mosque

Tazarjan Jameh Mosque (Tezerjan or Terzejan) of the Tarzjan Village is distinct in architectural techniques from other mosques in the province. Due to being located in a mountainous ... MORE

Tazarjan Jameh Mosque (Tezerjan or Terzejan) of the Tarzjan Village is distinct in architectural techniques from other mosques in the province. Due to being located in a mountainous region, wooden pillars and beams have been used in its construction.

Natural Science Museum of Yazd
in Yazd City

Natural Science Museum of Yazd

A literate group in Yazd attempted to find Natural Science Museum of Yazd in a period of two years. It has been erected in a part of the Iran Shahr High School of Yazd with a 1,000 ... MORE

A literate group in Yazd attempted to find Natural Science Museum of Yazd in a period of two years. It has been erected in a part of the Iran Shahr High School of Yazd with a 1,000 square meters hall. The following are on display here, subjects such as botany, geology, zoology, human and animal anatomy ...

Yazd Watermills
in Yazd City

Yazd Watermills

Usually besides the villages and along the current of subterranean canals, wherever allowed by the relief of the land people used clean and cheap energy of water for running of their ... MORE

Usually besides the villages and along the current of subterranean canals, wherever allowed by the relief of the land people used clean and cheap energy of water for running of their millstones. The main part of the mill is its flue which resembles an incomplete cone and in an up-side down shape, so ...

Sheikh Davood
in Yazd City

Sheikh Davood

Sheikh Davood Mausoleum is located in the village of Nasr Abad of Yazd Province. On Sheikh's tomb, there is a stone with dimensions of 45 x 83 centimeters adorned with an inscription ... MORE

Sheikh Davood Mausoleum is located in the village of Nasr Abad of Yazd Province. On Sheikh's tomb, there is a stone with dimensions of 45 x 83 centimeters adorned with an inscription in Naskh script in which have designated the name of "Davood Ebne Sheikh Ebrahim Ebne Mohammad Ebne Ahmad Almoallem ...

Other Old Schools in Yazd
in Yazd City

Other Old Schools in Yazd

Among other old schools of Yazd province are: Abul-Ma'ali, Hosseinieh, Do Menar, Qiyem, Abdul Rahim Khan (new school) Kamalieh, Mullah Esmaeil,. Imam Khomeini, Merkar, Zia'iyeh ... MORE

Among other old schools of Yazd province are: Abul-Ma'ali, Hosseinieh, Do Menar, Qiyem, Abdul Rahim Khan (new school) Kamalieh, Mullah Esmaeil,. Imam Khomeini, Merkar, Zia'iyeh (Alexander Prison), and Mosalla Schools.

Yazd Wonder Villages
in Yazd City

Yazd Wonder Villages

TheProvince of Yazd is located in the deserts of Iran close to the Spice and Silk Roads. The historic city of Yazd bears witness to an exceptionally elaborate construction system in ... MORE

TheProvince of Yazd is located in the deserts of Iran close to the Spice and Silk Roads. The historic city of Yazd bears witness to an exceptionally elaborate construction system in earthen architecture and the adaptation of the ways of living to hostile environment for several millennia. Yazd Province ...

Tourist attractions in YAZD (city)