Yazd

About

Yazd is one of the most beautiful desert towns you would ever see. With forest of badgirs and mud-brick walls, Yazd is a highlight is any trip to Iran. The city selected by UNESCO as one of the oldest town in the world, located between the northern Dasht-e Kavir and southern Dasht-e Lut with dry weather, and boiling summers. Just …

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Planning a Trip

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Getting Around

In the city of Yazd, best option is taxi. Of course the private one which called darbast. The rate starts from: US$2.70 for short trips US$3.10 and US$4 for airport transfer and US$2.70 and US$3.60 for terminal transfer.

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History & Culture

As long as registered in history, Yazd was known as a trading post. Marco Polo described Yazd as 'a very fine and splendid city and a center of commerce'. During the invasion of Genghis Khan, Yazd had remained largely immune to large battles and the destruction of war. Because it was a desert city and approaching it was difficult for …

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Top Attractions

Jameh Mosque: It is situated adjacent to the center of the town of Yazd, which was founded in the 12th century. However, what stands on the site today is the new mosque built later. Yazd Jameh Mosque is a fine model of the Azari style of Persian architecture which is crowned by a pair of minarets, the highest in Iran, …

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