Discover Yazd, the city of windcatchers (badgirs) and the living heart of Iran’s desert architecture and Zoroastrian heritage. Located in central Iran at an elevation of around 1,200 meters above sea level, Yazd’s labyrinth of adobe alleys, mud-brick houses, and ancient qanat systems make it a UNESCO World Heritage City and a timeless desert gem.
Yazd features a hot desert climate, with scorching summers, cold winters, and very low rainfall. Yet, its ingenious water systems, shaded courtyards, and wind towers have created an oasis-like environment that reflects centuries of human adaptation to the desert.
Key attractions include the majestic Jameh Mosque of Yazd, the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple (Atash Behram), and the solemn Towers of Silence (Dakhmeh). Visitors can wander through the Fahadan Historical Quarter, visit the traditional water reservoirs, and enjoy panoramic views of the old city skyline, punctuated by domes and windcatchers.
