Yazd Famous Museum, a treasure of famous YazdThe Yazd Museum of Fame is a treasure of the famous people of this desert city. This museum is located in a magnificent building from the Qajar era, called "Khane Lariha" and introduces the famous people of Yazd in various scientific, cultural, artistic and political fields.Architecture:The Lariha mansion is a unique example of Yazdi architecture. This mansion...
Historical Places
Yazd Art House, a treasure of architecture and historyYazd Art House, which is also known as Mehdi Malekzadeh House, is a window to the past and a treasure of Yazd's architecture and history. This magnificent house, built in the Qajar period, is located in the heart of the desert city of Yazd, in the Fahadan neighborhood, and tells the story of life in the past with all its elegance and...
Yazd Jame Mosque (also known as Jame Kabir Mosque) is one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in Iran, located in the city of Yazd. This mosque was built in the 9th century AH by the order of Amir Jalaluddin Chakhmaq, one of the generals of Shah Rukh Timuri.Jame Mosque of Yazd is made up of different parts such as the nave, dome, minaret, porch and mihrab.ShabestanThe nave of Yazd Jame Mosque is...
Amir Chakhmaq Square is one of the most famous squares in Yazd city, which was built in the 9th century AH by the order of Amir Jalaluddin Chakhmaq, one of the generals of Shah Rukh Timuri. This square is located in the center of Yazd city and near Imam Khomeini Street and is known as one of the important tourist attractions of this city.Amir Chakhmaq square consists of different parts such as Takiya,...
Bahram Temple of Yazd, the burning torch of ZoroastriansBahram Fire Temple of Yazd, known as Varahram Fire Temple or House of Zoroastrians, is one of the most important attractions of Yazd city, which is more than 1500 years old. This fire temple is the place where the sacred fire of Zoroastrians is kept, which has been kept burning for centuries.History of Bahram Fire Temple:The exact date of...
Daulat Abad Garden, Negin YazdDaulat Abad Garden is a jewel of Yazd and one of the most beautiful Iranian gardens located in the heart of the desert, in the desert city of Yazd. This garden with an age of more than 260 years is a relic of the Afsharia era, which was built by Mohammad Taqi Khan Bafqi, the then ruler of Yazd. Due to its unique architecture, eye-catching beauty, and the tallest windmill in...
Shahdezh Castle of Nehbandan: a strong fortress in the heart of the desertShahedezh Castle, known as Shadiz Castle, is located 6 kilometers east of Nehbandan and at the foot of Shahedezh Mountain. This castle, which is one of the largest mountain castles in Iran, is more than 2000 years old, and is an outstanding example of military architecture during the Sassanid era.History:Sasanian era: Shahdezh...
Mohsenzadeh Reservoir: a gem in the heart of the desertMohsenzadeh Reservoir, known as Haji Mohsen Reservoir, is located in Birjand city, the capital of South Khorasan province. This reservoir, which is one of the oldest reservoirs in Birjand, is an outstanding example of traditional Iranian architecture in hot and dry areas.History:Qajar period: Mohsenzadeh Reservoir was built in the Qajar period by Haji...
Village of Forg: A journey into the depths of history in the heart of the desertForg village, an unknown gem, is located in the heart of the desert, in South Khorasan province. This village, which dates back to the 5th century AH, is known as one of Iran's tourist attractions with its stepped architecture, adobe houses, groves, aqueducts, agricultural fields, pristine nature and warm-hearted...
Tabas Shah Abbasi Dam: a masterpiece of Iranian engineeringTabas Shah Abbasi Dam, also known as Shah Abbasi Arch Dam, is a historical dam with an age of more than 400 years, located near the city of Tabas in South Khorasan province. This dam, which was one of the oldest arch dams in the world and one of the tallest dams in Iran in its time, is considered a masterpiece of Iranian engineering.Technical...