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What to do and see in Yazd, Yazd Province: The Best Free Things to do
Yazd (یزد, /jæzd/ (help·info)), formerly also known as Yezd, is the capital of Yazd Province, Iran. The city is located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Esfahan. At the 2011 census, the population was 529,673, and it is currently 15th largest city in Iran. Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Restaurants in Yazd
1. Silk Road Gallery
2. Old City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 755 reviews
Reviewed By Faezeh94 - Isfahan, Iran
Separation of the modern urban and traditional texture of Yazd city is the main distinctive feature of this city with other cities. Alley of calm and silent with kind people in the traditional texture of Yazd is one of the most prominent beauties of this city.
3. Jameh Mosque of Yazd
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4.5 based on 707 reviews
Reviewed By Wander53796090654 - Iran, null
The Jame Mosque or the Congregational Mosque is one of the oldest monuments of the Islamic era in Yazd. An imposing entrance (the tallest of all mosques in Iran) topped by two minarets that dominate the old city. Much of the history of The Mosque dates back to Mongolian times in the 14th century. The monument has been restored several times. The last works were carried out between 1954 and 1986. The reputation of the mosque is due to its Persian blue tiles, its mosaics with various floral and geometric patterns, or its fine ornamentation in brick and terracotta. The water is channeled through a qanat, accessed by a staircase to perform ablution before prayer. jame-mosque-yazd
4. Kharanagh
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By anthonyaF276RF
Kharanaq is a minor tourist attraction in Yazd province. The whole village is made of mud and it’s now almost deserted and neglected after being inhabited for more than a 3,000 years!!! The abandoned village is a network of streets, tunnels, passageways, a mosque, a “shaking” minaret (to withstand earthquakes) and a caravanserai that housed merchants and pilgrims centuries ago. It is a unique and astonishing village crumbling after 3,000 years. Definitely a must visit before it disappears completely.
5. Oasis Gallery
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
We have a hand crafts art gallery under the Amir Chaghmagh Complex Bazaar. We introduce the art of Iranian famous artists. Including : calligraphy, painting, pottery, ceramic, kilim, carpets. We mostly care about quality and special products. Our carpets and kilims selection are from countryside and nomads of Iran which their products are very diverse. Oasis Gallery is open daily from 09:00am to 09:00pm expect Fridays, starting from 10:30am to 09.00pm. The most important issue is we accept credit card (Visa-Master) and we do worldwide shipping.
6. Tourist Library, Information center, roof view
7. Eagle Mountain
8. Hazireh Mosque
9. Amir Chakhmaq Complex
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 469 reviews
Reviewed By Wander53796090654 - Iran, null
Amir Chakhmaq, this is how the main square of the city of Yazd is called. It bears the name of its builder, the governor of Yazd in the 15th century, under the rein Timurid. Built as a complex, including among others a bazaar, a mosque and a cistern. Its arcaded facade with its minarets were added in the 19th century. The changes made have given the place the appearance of Hosseinieh( place of commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hossein, a high religious figure of Shiite Islam) normally constructed in Yazd. On the square, in front of the facade with multiple arches, sits a sort of ceremonial wooden structure, this object named Nakhl (palm tree), is decorated in black during the Moharam ceremonies, and is carried on the shoulder by the men themselves dressed in black. This procession marks the culmination of the commemoration ceremonies.
