Yazd Province

Tourism Information of Yazd Province

Yazd is a city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. It is an ancient city dating back to the Sassanian Period (224-651 AD )

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Yazd is located midway between Isfahan and Kerman, 689 km (427 miles) south east of Tehran. Yazd is well connected to the rest of the country by planes, trains and buses.

            Masjid-e Jame (Friday Mosque), dating back to the fourteenth century, is well worth a visit. It is an example of finest Persian mosaics and excellent architecture. Its minarets are the highest in the country. Admire it at night when it is lit up. {GPS 31°54'03.7"N, 054°22'08.5"E

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                                                 Masjid-e Jame (Friday Mosque), dating back to the fourteenth century, is well worth a visit. It is an example of finest Persian mosaics and excellent architecture. Its minarets are the highest in the country. Admire it at night when it is lit up. {GPS 31°54'03.7"N, 054°22'08.5"E}

Yazd Tower of silence (Zoroastrian's Dakhmeh) - the name tower is misleading as they consist of huge circular walls on top of two hills, within those the dead were left to be picked clean by the vultures. This is done in accordance with Zoroastrian belief. However, the towers are not in use anymore and open to the public. A quiet, serene place. The modern Zoroastrian cemetery is just there as well .

 

Amir Chakhmaq Maidan Square in the city of Yazd. Yazd Amir Chakhmaq collection of market stress, mosque and two cisterns, which is dating back to the Timurid period. [1] relying Amir Amir Flint Flint mosque in 1330 and in 1341 were registered in the national index Iran. Amyrchqmaq Square, one of the most remarkable collections of historical and tourism in the city is Yazd.

Amyrjlalaldyn Chqmaq, captains and rulers of the Timurid Shahrukh solar in the 8th century when the ruling was Yazd, a set of lean, square, public baths, caravanserais, monasteries, Qnatkhanh and cold water and in so doing promote the build up of Yazd Fatima Khatun, wife, helped him

 

Tomb of the 12 imams which dates back to the early 11th century, has inscriptions inside bear the names of the twelve Shiite Imams

Tourists say old-fashioned Persian Restaurants are the best way to go if you want a friendlier and more cultural atmosphere. Many restaurants serve the standard Iranian kebab. There are a few international restaurants in Yazd which serve Italian, Indian, Arabian and Mexican food. Typical of hot towns, most places are closed after 4 PM, so make sure you grab your lunch on time.

The traditional restaurants and tea house of Kohan Hotel serve various Iranian traditional dishes such as fessenjun, gheimeh as well as some European and Indian dishes. It has a nice atmosphere and is located near the Alexander Prison.

The Haji Khalifeh confectionery shop located at the the Amir Chaqmaq square is famous for their sweets, especially the baghlava. But be prepared to wait a bit as the place is usually crowded.

The Cafe inside the Dolat Abad Garden serves a very cooling herbal drink (looks like clear water) that comes in two flavours. Recommended.

 

there are many decent hotels to choose from. A number of traditional houses have been recently converted into atmospheric hotels. Some are good and others not so much. Many of them offer clean comfortable rooms encircling peaceful central courtyards where you can eat, drink tea or puff away on a ghalyan while gazing at the sky. If you've been slumming it through questionable mosafekhanehs until Yazd, you're in for a pleasant surprise

Many doctors (including specialists) are concentrated in the area around the Kouche Bakhordaar street (coordinates: 31.889739 N, 54.365910 E). Their names and specialties are written in blue-on-white boards in Persian, very little international info available.

A pharmacy is situated nearby but it and many others are closed in the early afternoon (12 am - 4 pm), so plan accordingly. Alternatively, ask a taxi driver for an open one, there are some and most of them should know.

 

 

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