#Yazd formerly known as #Yezd, is the capital of Yazd Province, Iran. The city is located 270 km southeast of #Esfahan and is recognized as a #WorldHeritageSite by #UNESCO. Yazd is known for its buildings that represent the unique #Persian#architecture and is nicknamed the “City of Windcatchers”. It is also very well known for its #Zoroastrian fire temples, ab anbars (cisterns), qanats (underground channels), yakhchals (coolers), Persian handicrafts, handwoven cloth, silk weaving, Persian cotton candy, and confectioneries.
Yazd is also known as the City of Bicycles and has the highest number of bicycles per capita in Iran. Bicycle culture in Iran due to the influx of #European#tourists who came to the city in large numbers till the 1979 revolution. Yazd means “pure” and “holy”; Yazd City means “City of the Holy. Because of its remote desert location and the difficulty of access, Yazd remained largely immune to large battles and the destruction and ravages of war for centuries. It was a haven for those fleeing from destruction in other parts of the #Persian#Empire during the #Mongol invasion.
The majority of the people of Yazd are Persians. They speak Persian with a Yazdi accent, which is different from the Persian accent of Tehran. majority of people in Yazd are Muslims with a sizable population of #Zoroastrians. Pir-e-Naraki sanctuary is one of the important pilgrimage destinations for Zoroastrians. A major industrial center in Iran, for textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and construction materials. Well connected by rail, road and air Yazd is a major education center. Yazd is situated at the intersection of the trade routes from #CentralAsia and #India links #Fārs and #Khorāsān as well as Persian Iraq and #Kermān. The city is famed for its many important mosques and mausoleums dating from the 12th imam. The Masjed-e Jomʿeh (Friday Mosque) has the highest minarets in Iran.
Some of the most important places to visit in the city include Masjid-e Jame (Friday Mosque), Atashkadeh Zoroastrian fire temple, Yazd Tower of silence or Zoroastrian’s Dakhmeh, Yazd Water Museum, Yazd Market Square’s Clock, cistern of Fatemeh-ye-Golshan, Amir Chakhmakh complex, Amir Chakmakh mosque, Hazireh mosque, Khan-e-Lari historical house, Tomb of the 12 imams, Madrassa-e-Kamalieh, Bogeh-ye Seyed Rokamdin mosque, Dowlat Abad Gardens, Markar square, Rafieian’s Old House.#Tourism in Yazd is mostly centered around magnificent buildings, however, #tourist visiting the city can indulge in a lot of other activities such as like a trip to #Kharanaq, one of the last remaining mud cities of Iran; an evening trip to Jafar’s Pond alongside #camelsafari and #dunebashing in the nearby desert.
Tourists can also go on a #hiking trip in the mountains of Yazd; or indulge in traditional #Hamam. Yazd is famed in Iran for its #handicrafts, such as carpet, silk fabrics, cashmere, and also #pastries, snacks, nougat, and cashews; a must-buy for tourists on a #shopping trip in the city. there are several hotels that offer budget and mid-range accommodation. It is one of the few cities in Iran that have #ecoresorts. Tourists can also visit the town of #Varzaneh and Kavir National Park. There are a few restaurants that offer delicious #Persian delicacies. A weekend visit to the city that dates from the 5th century is worth it.
