Yazd - Wikipedia
WEBYazd (Persian: یزد; ⓘ), formerly also known as Yezd, is a city in the Central District of Yazd County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. Yazd is 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Isfahan .
Historic City of Yazd - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBJul 9, 2017 · The City of Yazd is located in the middle of the Iranian plateau, 270 km southeast of Isfahan, close to the Spice and Silk Roads. It bears living testimony to the use of limited resources for survival in the desert.
Yazd | Ancient City in Iran | History & Culture | Britannica
WEBYazd, city, capital of Yazd province, central Iran. The city dates from the 5th century ce and was described as the “noble city of Yazd” by Marco Polo. It stands on a mostly barren sand-ridden plain about 4,000 feet (1,200 metres) above sea level. The climate is completely desertic.
The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Yazd, Iran - Culture Trip
WEBMay 14, 2020 · Yazd is the centre of Zoroastrianism in Iran, and is home to several sites of religious and historic interest. The Ateshkadeh, or Fire Temple, is the most important, containing a central fire that has allegedly been burning since the 5th century A.D.
Old City | Yazd, Iran | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBOld City. Yazd, Iran, Middle East. Top choice in Yazd. With its numerous badgirs (windtowers) rising above a labyrinth of adobe roofs, the historic old city of Yazd is one of the oldest towns on earth.
Yazd – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBYazd is a desert 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). It is nicknamed "the City of Windcatchers" in Persian, and in 2017, this city of 530,000 people (2016) was listed by as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yazd Travel Guide 2023: The Glorious Historic City in Iran
WEBSep 15, 2020 · Yazd, often called the “City of Windcatchers,” is a mesmerizing desert city in central Iran. This ancient city is like a time capsule, preserving Persian culture, history, and architecture. As you prepare to embark on this unforgettable journey, here’s the best Yazd travel guide for you. Yazd History.
Yazd travel - Lonely Planet | Iran, Middle East
WEBYazd. With its winding lanes, forest of badgirs, mud-brick houses and delightful places to stay, Yazd is a 'don't miss' destination. On a flat plain ringed by mountains, the city is wedged between the northern Dasht-e Kavir and southern Dasht-e Lut and is every inch a city of the desert.
Historic City of Yazd, a Living UNESCO Site | Destination Iran
WEBMar 31, 2019 · Yazd has always been a proud collection of the most brilliant cultural heritage spots of the world. By watching the architecture of Yazd, we can understand the art of living, or, in other words, peaceful coexistence of human with the hostile environment and arid nature of the region.
Historic City of Yazd | World Heritage Journeys of Europe
WEBYazd, Iran. Sitting in the crossroads of the Silk Road, the city of Yazd emerges as an oasis from the barren Iranian desert. Made almost entirely out of heavy clay soil, the city has flourished for centuries in the hot and dry climate through its innovative architecture.
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