Zein-o-Din Caravanserai in Mehriz is one of the landmarks of Mehriz and Yazd province, located about 60 kilometers from Yazd to Kerman road. Zein-o-Din Caravanserai in Mehriz is considered to be the most diverse caravanserai of Iran. In fact, it can be said that it is the only caravanserai in Iran which has circular shape. Zein-o-Din Caravanserai in Mehriz is one of the 999 caravanserai that was built upon the order of Shah Abbas Safavi in every parts of Iran. Zein-o-Din Caravanserai was built in the 10th century AH. In the past, guards and military forces were located in Zein-o-Din Caravanserai, and today it is a place for tourists to stay in. The architecture and appearance of the building are completely preserved so the history enthusiasts will have an amazing night in it. The map of Zein-o-Din Caravanserai is designed in the form of a circle and the east and west are in symmetry. The internal space has 12 sides. There are five semicircular towers around the caravanserai building that are connected to the outer wall. So far, the water was provided by the spring. The numbers 5 and 12 are considered as the holy numbers in Islamic culture, which is used in the construction of this Caravanserai. The interior of Zein-o-Din Caravanserai are decorated with wooden doors, cashmere curtains and hand-woven carpets offering unparalleled peace to travelers. About one hundred people can stay in Zein-o-Din Caravanserai. Although there are advanced facilities in Zein-o-Din Caravanserai in Mehriz, its original and traditional texture has not been damaged. The decoration of the rooms and the courtyard will take you to the past. In 2006, Zein-o-Din Caravanserai received the UNESCO Best Recovery Award. To travel to Yazd and visit Mehriz's sights, call our experts now on +98 2174495 or visit our website www.alaedin.travel
