yazd's Tourist attractions Amir Chakhmagh...In order to populate yazd and with the cooperation of his wife, Fatemeh Khatoun, Amir Jalaledin Chakhmagh - one of the Shahrokh Teymuri's commanders and the governor of yazd - has founded a complex including Tekieh (religious theatre), square, bath, caravansaries, monastery, pastry hous...Information| MapZoroastrians' ...This construction pertains to the Zoroastrians, including a building and luxuriant garden which has been built in the recent century. It is located on Ayatollah Kashani St. The Holy Fire, what is respectable for Zoroastrians, lasting 1500 years, is kept and cared in this place. Its ...Information| MapKabir Jaame' M...This mosque is one of the most valuable artistic historical heritages and treasures of the Islamic-national architecture. The primary foundation of this mosque belongs to Ala'oddoleh Garshasb Al-e Bouyeh, 12th century. But the present mosque belongs to Al-e Mozaffar and Teymuri's era ...Information| MapZoroastians' T...Tower of silence means Cemetery of Geber in Persian culture. Two towers of silence are located on a high hill, about Safaiyeh quarter, in the south end part of yazd. The old one is known as Hanjaki Hatria (Indian extraction Zoroastrian), and newer one as Golestan. There is a well bet...Information| MapWater MuseumLocation: Water Museum, Ghiam Avenue, yazd The museum is located at Kolahdoozha House, one of the most valuable traditional architectures of yazd. There is a right place for the recognition of historic monuments in various fields related to water that can be used for researchers and ...Information| MapDolat Abad Gar...Dolat Abad Garden is one of the famous gardens of Iran which has been designed and built during Zand era. An aqueduct with the same name supplies the required water for the garden. The house has several beautiful halls. In each room there is a carving door and unique artwork. Doors of...Information| MapYazd Alexander...Zendan-e Eskandar is an ancient domed structure apparently known by this name as a result of a reference in a Hafez’s poems. The complex contains a deep, circular, brick-lined pit almost 10 meters in diameter resembling an ancient dungeon found at the heart of the old. There is also a...Information| MapDareh Gahan Wa...One of the attractions of Taft Township in yazd province is a resort called Daregahan. Due to its beautiful waterfall and cliffs, has attracted so many tourists. The waterfall is located at a valley at the foothill of Shirkooh Mountain; its water comes from rainfall and gradual melting...Information| MapSee all tourist attractionsSarv-e Abar Ku...Sarv-e Abar-Kuh ("cypress of Abar-Kuh"), also called the Zoroastrian Sarv, is a Cupressus sempervirens tree in Abarkuh, yazd, Iran. It is protected by the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran as a national natural monument and is indeed a major tourist attraction with a height of 25 m...Information| MapGharbalbiz Spr...It is one of the watery springs that provides the main agricultural water of Mehriz and yazd. The beautiful and specular spring of Gharbalbiz is located near Madvar Village. Around the spring you can see the vegetation of sagebrush; the catchment of the spring has an area about 10 squa...Information| MapChak chak temp...Chak Chak ("Drip-Drip", also Romanized as Chek Chek; also known as Chāhak-e Ardakān and Pir-e Sabz "The Green Pir") is a village in Rabatat Rural District, Kharanaq District, Ardakan County, yazd Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its existence was noted, but its population was not r...Information| MapAshkaft Yazdan...This cave is located near the village ‘Hafthar’ in a high mountain called Shegeft. Due to its impassable path, in 9th century AD, and the early arrival of Muslims to Iran, Zoroastrian, in order to preserve their sacred fire, they moved it to cave, where it was kept for 30 years. Cave i...Information| MapAyeneh Va Rosh...Mirror Palace or ( Museum of mirrors and lightening ) with a total area of 81740 and an underpinning of 837, is located in a beautiful garden in yazd city, Ayatollah Kashani Street, and opposite of Hafte Tir Park. This building has been the private inn of a rich man, made by Saraf Zad...Information| Mappahlavanpoor g...This is one of the well-known and historical orchards of Iran. The orchard manifests Iranian and traditional architecture, and has an eye catching landscape. Located in Mehriz city, yazd Province, the orchard covers an area of roughly five hectares and dates back to Qajar era. Histori...Information| MapNarin Qaleh ( ...The Narin Qal'eh or Narin Castle is a mud-brick fort or castle in the town of Meybod, Iran. Structures like these constituted the government stronghold in some of the older (pre-Islamic) towns of central Iran. Some of these castles incorporate mud bricks of the Medes period and of the...Information| MapDovecote Of Me...A dovecote or dovecot (Scots: doocot) is a structure intended to house pigeons or doves. Dovecotes may be square or circular free-standing structures or built into the end of a house or barn. They generally contain pigeonholes for the birds to nest. Pigeons and doves were an important...Information| MapKolar Ab anbar...Kolar water reservoir is one of the historic and touristic attractions of Meybod Township located in front of Robat-e-Meybod. According to its inscription belongs to 11 century (AH). It is in front of the entrance of four-arched caravansary in Safavid style called Rbobat Shah Abbasi's...Information| MapRobat Shah Abb...Maybod Robat (inn) or Caravanseray is located net to city rampart. This Caravanseray is considered as one of the most complete complex of road maintenance of ancient age. From location viewpoint it is located exactly at Kasnava Qanats spring and near Maybod western gate. But it is ce...Information| MapChapar Khaneh ......Information| MapMeybod Ancient...Ice houses or icehouses are buildings used to store ice throughout the year, commonly used prior to the invention of the refrigerator. Some were underground chambers, usually man-made, close to natural sources of winter ice such as freshwater lakes, but many were buildings with various ...Information| MapShakib Windcat......Information| MapKhargushi Cast...Khargushi Castle Caravanserai is located between Isfahan and yazd, it is one of the most important caravanserais in Safavid period. The nearest village to this Caravanserai is located at the distance of 7 kilometres. This Caravanserai has an area of 6400 square meters, it is placed ...Information| MapSadegh Abad Sa......Information| MapSakhoid Ski Re......Information| MapSarcheshmeh Na......Information| MapKhaje Nemat To...Khaje Nemat Tower is a high tower in Aqda or Aghda, a city in the capital of Aqda District, in Ardakan County, yazd Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 1,583, in 432 families. Khaje Nemat Tower is a high tower with 3 floors and was founded according to khaje nemat’...Information| MapSadri (namir) ...Bagh-e Namir (Sadri) of Taft dates back to almost two hundred years ago and has an approximate area of 12000 square meters. It is located in Bagh-e Golestan neighborhood in south eastern Taft beside Taft river which runs along yazd-shiraz road. The core of the garden used to be a Pome...Information| MapWater Reservoi...Including water storage facilities that are dependent on subterranean water storage for use in winter and summer have been used. Six ventilation water reservoir in a neighborhood of the same name is located in yazd city. The large water reservoir Prhjm over 2000 cubic meters capacity, ...Information| Map2000 Year Od P...2000 Year Od Platanus Located in Korkhongan village. Korkhongan is a village in Isar Rural District, Marvast District, Khatam County, yazd Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 1,500, in 340 families ...Information| MapMarvast CastleMarvast Castle located in Marvast. Marvast is a city in and capital of Marvast District, in Khatam County, yazd Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 7,585, in 1,966 families. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvast...Information| MapEbrahim Abad C......Information| MapWater Reservoi...This reservoir with its seven wind shafts and two water supplies is unique among the other historical reservoirs in our country and belongs to Qajar period. ...Information| MapHojat Abad E V...This building complex belonging to Qajar period dates back to Naseraddin shah and includes Vazir room (prime minister room) ,bath room ,reservoir ,mill ,stage-coach room ,caravansary , brick kiln and stable for mailman horses. ...Information| MapMehrjard Castl...Mehrjard Castle is a big castle with five watchtowers, 3 watchtowers in southern parts and 2 ones in northern parts. This castle is among the samples of castles exists in all villages of Meybod. The castle has been built during Afsharieh period with three floors, a ditch around it a...InformationBricked Yakhch...This Yakhchal has conical shape, which is made of clay, and its height is 20 meters. The downward diameter is almost 10 meters, there is also a hole drilled in its floor to the depth of 2 to 3 m. About 100 years ago, when climate change was not drastic and the heavy snowfall was common...Information| MapRobat castleAbarkouh County has almost 50 castles, and the most notable one is Robat castle. Robat castle belongs to Safavid period. This castle, which was once residential, has nine round towers figured with geometric ornaments. Square and diamond shapes have been figured all around the tower. ...Information| MapAghazadeh hous...Aghazadeh House is one of the most notable houses in Abar Kouh, which its unique two-floor windward is one of a kind. This house is noteworthy in terms of using the traditional Iranian architecture, it is like a central yard and its mansion is built in three directions to be used in di...Information| Mapsa...Information| MapBajegan Villag......Information| MapBahabadmuseum...Information| Mapshir kuhWith an elevation of 4055 metres, shir kuh or Shirkuh (Persian: شیرکوه) is a high peak in the central part of Iran about 40 kilometres southwest of the city of yazd in yazd Province. Geologically, shir kuh is made chiefly of Jurassic granite surrounded by Cretaceous rocks. It is locat...Information| MapThe old city o...Sandwiched between two deserts, this isolated oasis town offers the visitor one of the best examples of traditional Iranian mudbrick architecture, and is an undoubted highlight of any visit to Iran. yazd has always been an important commercial centre on the caravan trail between Weste...InformationAghda playaAghda desert Black desert or aghda desert located in 40km north of Ardakan city. Aghda desert shaped like a crescent moon and in the inner arc of it,black mountain with 2050 meters height is lacated. In southern part of this desert,between bloated lands and salt marshes,there is a swa...Information| MapBafgh protecte......Information| Mapbagher abad ca......Information| MapMenshad villag......Information| MapNabati Cave...Information| MapKhaneh Khoda C......Information| MapThe Jameh Mosq...Congregational Mosque Of Abar Kouh This congregational mosque has two Qiblas. The big Qibla, which is also the primitive one, has been built in Mongolian method. The second one has been built in order to the correct the primitive one. This mosque has two altars and the most beautiful...Information| Mapsolat hose ( ...Solat house is one of those old historical and cultural monuments of Abarkooh. Museum of Anthropology is located in Solat house; this house with its high and splendid portal, has beautiful stucco and stalactite work. Solat house dates back to the late Zandieh and early Qajarieh period...Information| MapGonbad-e AaliThis building, which is made of stone, belongs to Dylamiyan period and is an example of Iranian architecture. It is one of the strongest buildings in fifth century AD and in terms of design, it is similar to those buildings in third and fourth centuries. Gonbad-e Aali is the tomb of A...Information| Mapabarkooh playaAbarkouh playa is located at the distance of 20 kilometres of the Abarkouh County and it is considered as one the most famous deserted areas of Iran. This area is located between two mountain ranges, and Taqestan desert is situated at a little distance of it. This desert receives its ...Information| Mapkaseh roud DamAt the distance of 20 kilometres of Abar Kouh and in depth of 9 kilometers of Abar Kouh road toward yazd, there is a dam called “Kaseh Roud” which is one of those beautiful natural attractions distinguishing Abar Kouh desert from others. kaseh roud Dam has been called (labelled) the d...Information| Mappir herisht...Information| Mapzarjow fire te......Information| Maptaghdiri hose...Information| Maptork abaad Wat......Information| MapMuseum of Anth......Information| MapHistorical hou......Information| MapCarpet Museum ......Information| Mapmosque Of kshk......Information| MapShaking Minare......Information| MapJameh Mosque o......Information| MapMehriz old cyp......Information| MapKhormiz villag......Information| Mapkhormiz castle...Information| Mapharofte caste...Information| Mapharofte villag......Information| Mapsaryazd castle...Information| Mapkoh rig...Information| MapPire Naraki...Information| MapEagle MountainThere is a mountain at 5 kilometers of west of Taft, yazd which truly looks like an eagle and also called as Eagle Mountain. Taft’s Eagle Mountain looks like a tired eagle from any angle you watch, which is sat on the desert. This mountain is located at the west of old and historical I...Information| MapShahvali colle......Information| Maptamehr Fountai......Information| Mapyazd Mountain ...yazd Mountain Park It is one of the most beautiful landscapes in yazd, which has been created in Thaft Road toward yazd. There is a pool right at the middle of the park, whose fountain has a great view at night. This beautiful park has many great facilities including: Beautiful artif...Information| MapShah Wali Grea......Information| Mapsanambar Histo......Information| MapArnan Historic......Information| MapImamzadeh Seyy...Imamzadeh Seyyed Jafar (peace be upon him) is located near Darvazde Qoran in the entrance of yazd. Two naves with a very large dome, in the west and the east sides of the mosque, are connected to the holy sanctuary and surround it like a pearl. There is a wide variety in colour of til...Information| Mapimamzadeh seyy...This historical monument is sacred to the people of yazd, and due to its holiness and unique architecture, it is worthy of attention. The portal of the building is located in the northern side, and there is a tile work in its dome. The used material is cob. The floor is made of stone ...Information| Mapamiralmomenin ...Amiralmomenin Mosque is located in Zarch city. The style of dome building, patio and the Date of existence, show that it belongs to the Afsharian and Zandian period. The used material in the mosque is adobe, by using bricks at the bottom and the interior part of the bathroom in easter...Information| MapCoin and Anthr...Coin and Ethnomethodology Museum is located in yazd Arabzade House, it is in the oldest district of yazd, Fahadan, where is near the Alexander prison. This museum is considered as the specific Coin Museum of the country which contains the collection of ancient coins (Gold, silver, coppe...Information| MapPosht Badam Ca......Information| MapArab zadeh hou...Arab zadeh house is located in the northeast of yazd, and in the historical district of Fahadan. It is also called “Fahadan House”; according to its architecture, the historian claim that construction time dating back to Ghajar period. 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yazd's Customs Ash-e Shooli (... This soup is cooked by Yazdis and very common among them. No one knows where the word ‘shooli’ comes from, but everyone knows its taste. Shooli is a delicious and simple soup, and its seasoning is vinegar, but it can be replaced with Pomegranate paste, or any other sour liquid. In...InformationGheymeh Yazdi...InformationCostume...Informationhg...Informationjh...Informationjh...InformationWedding Celebr......InformationYazdi Zaroastr......InformationSee all customsjh...Informationkj...Information
yazd's Goods And Crops Yazdi CakesIngredients: 4 eggs, separated (room temp) 1 c sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 c whole milk plain yogurt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 Tbs rose water (optional) [I used it] 1/4 c rice flour 2 c sifted all-purpose ...InformationCarpet and RugIn 1996, there were 65000 carpets weaving looms at work across the province and some 30,000 weavers were engaged in this old artistic and economic activity. Five square meters of Carpet is woven by each weaver per year. Carpets are usually made in 3x4, 2.5x3.5, 2.5x2.5, and 1x1 sizes ...InformationDaraieyazd is a premier Daraie-weaving center in Iran, which is a kind of soft silk fabric with gorgeous-colored diamond shapes on it. The warps are always dyed before weaving. As the weaver makes the fabric, the colors and designs gradually appear. Daraie was made of natural silk in the ...InformationTermehTermeh is a gorgeous silk fabric whose warp is silk thread and its pick is colorful silk, cotton and woolen threads. In olden days, people made Termeh by hand, because of which Termeh was known as “finger-woven fabric”. This gorgeous soft fabric is world famous for its patterns, espec...InformationPottery and Ce...Pottery, the oldest handmade artwork, has a 6,000-year-old history in Iran. Local people call the earthenware ‘Kevareh’, which is made of clay. The earthenware is world famous for its designs, especially “fish”, “the lady sun” and “the hen”. Meybod is a prominent Pottery-producing c...InformationHandmade Rug (...Meybod is a premier zilou-producing center. With regard to its pattern and fabric, it resembles wicker works and was used to Carpet the mosques and holy places. Zilou is made of cotton thread and comes in sizes of 3 meters by 4 meters or 2 meters by 3 meters. The white and blue zilou ...InformationBlacksmithingThe experienced blacksmiths of yazd use ordinary tools such as pliers, hammers, knives, chisels and so on. Mehriz, Aqda, Nodoushan, Sakhvid and Khezrabad are premier centers of Blacksmithing. Reference: irib.ir...InformationGiveh Making (...Giveh is a type of traditional Iranian shoes that are very comfortable and suit Iranian climates (especially its dry climate). It is made of cotton threads which let the air in and cool the feet. The best type of Giveh is called ‘Maleki’. It comes in colors like black, brown and mostl...InformationSee all productsGhotab ( Ghott...Qotab is an almond-filled, deep-fried Persian pastry. It's prepared with flour, Almonds, icing sugar, vegetable oil and cardamom. Some versions of ghotab may contain other ingredients, since most of the best recipes are family secrets that are jealously guarded. Ghotab is one of thre...InformationBaghlava ( Bak...Baklava is traditional Mediterranean treat using phyllo dough. The filling varies from ground walnuts to Almonds or Pistachios. Greeks use a honey syrup to sweeten their baklava while the Persians use a rose water syrup. Ingredients : 1 pound Phyllo Dough Sheets - 1-½ cup Pistachi...InformationHaji Badam...InformationWeaving carpet...yazd's handicrafts such as rug, small carpets, Kilim, Termeh (a gorgeous hand-made silk tapestry), Pottery, earthenware and ceramic are also famous. In order to find them all you need to call on bazaar. The yazd rugs have asymmetrical ( Persian ) knots with three wefts. The number of...Informationweaving pilgri......Information
