Visiting the first adobe and second historical city of the world, Yazd
The first clay city, the second most historic city in the world after Venice, the amazing architecture of buildings, aqueducts and windbreakers, and the people who are kind and different nature, are the perfect and fascinating features that make traveling to Yazd for every travel lovers, Inevitable.
Yazd is one of the central cities of Iran, which was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 1396.
Yazd has spectacular architecture and its traditional texture is intact. So, it's not surprising to host many tourists.
Weather in Yazd
The weather in Yazd is warm and dry. The temperature changes over the day and night. The warmest temperature is 45 degrees and the coldest is 1 degree Celsius.
Best time in terms of weather
Yazd is one of the warmest cities of Iran in the summer and has long days in summers, which are usually from early June to early October. The average temperature varies from 29 to 30 degrees in these months and in most cases it reaches a temperature close to 40 degrees. The warmest period of Yazd is from early July to early July and the average Yazd temperature in these months is approximately 32 ° C.
The best time to travel to Yazd in terms of weather is from early March to early April, when the air is quite mild, with an average temperature of around 16 degrees Celsius. In these months, the temperature does not exceed 25 ° C; however, if you cannot withstand the heat of Yazd at all, you can travel to this city from November to March. In these months, the temperature is not nearly as high as 19 degrees.
As you know, one of the attractions of the city of Yazd is desert, it is best to take the most pleasure from the deserts around Yazd. Travel to the city in the fall because the summers of the desert are unbearable and have very cold winters.
Usually, Yazd is one of Iran's most prestigious cities during the days of Nowruz, but the cost of residential centers is usually significantly higher and the capacity of most of these centers is completely full. Meanwhile, the queue, the entrance to the tourist attractions of Yazd is prolonged, and you have to wait a long time to enter these attractions and visit them; finding a place to park the car around these attractions during busy times is another big problem. In the meantime, even in the days of Nowruz, the heat may be a little annoying to you.
Sights of Yazd
If you are interested in history and architecture, Yazd is a destination for you. There are many attractions in Yazd. You can choose between the attractions of Yazd, depending on when you are traveling.
Water reservoirs are one of the attractions of Yazd. Water cistern of six windcatchers in the area of Kashani Boulevard can be a beautiful starting point for visiting the old places of Yazd. At the same time, visit the Bahram Fire Temple, the Markar Museum, the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, and visit Malekotojar Restaurant, Hammam Khan Restaurant or Khan Dohad Restaurant, and eat a wonderful local meal.
The Lari House, the Yazd Water Museum, the Art House, the Ziaya School known as the Alexander's Prison, the Twelve Imam Monument, the Grand Mosque, and the Abol-Maali Bath are among other historical places of Yazd.
Put Khan Market, Coin and Anthropology Museum of Heidarzadeh and Dolatabad Garden in your list.
You can see the full list of them in Alaedin Travel website in order to have a better plan for visiting Yazd landmarks.
Market and shopping center of Yazd
Although Yazd is considered a traditional city, it also has modern shopping centers. The Aria, Shaghayegh, Almas, Alaaddin, Shahab and Setareh shopping centers offer a variety of common goods available in commercial complexes. The Kuwaiti market and the old Yazd bazaar, as their name suggests, are traditional markets of the city.
Important events
Nakhl Gardani is one of the ritual ceremonies of Yazd, which is held on Ashura day. During this mourning ceremony, the people rotate a coffin-shaped wood chest with black cloth, green shawl and several pieces of mirror, symbolizing the coffin of Imam Hussein (AS), on their shoulders.
Yazd city is one of the most important cities of Iran in Zoroastrian history. Our Zoroastrian compatriots celebrate many festivals in Yazd during the year, one of the most important of which is the celebration of Saddeh.
This celebration is held on the tenth of February, and the followers of the Zoroastrian dynasty are burning massive masses of firewood burning with torches called tulips on this day after the sunset, , and perform unstoppable music, which is usually a Daf, in this great event.
The great Zoroastrian clergymen are also present at this celebration, and by reading part of the Avesta book make a spiritual atmosphere. At the time of this national holiday, various tours will be held in Yazd.
Azergan celebration is another important event of Zoroastrians, which will be held on December 9th with ceremonies such as heating the fire and celebrating the spreading of ritual tables, cleaning and decorating firecrackers and worshipping the God.
Zoroastrians have always played a significant role in keeping the ancient Norouz celebrations alive. Zoroastrians in the village of Qasemabad Yazd celebrate the first day of Norouz on April 1st at 5am with the setting up of fire on the roof of houses and the broadcast of Nowruz music from speakers. This celebration ends with sundown. Ghasemabad village is located 7.5 kilometers south of Yazd.
Meanwhile, Zoroastrians gather in the Pir Sabz Chak Chak shrine every year from 24 to 26 June each year, praying with their Lord and meeting each other.
Yazd Souvenir
Let’s talk about the souvenirs and crafts of the desert bride! First is the delicious things that you should not miss when buying something. Yazdi Baklava, Peshmak Yazdi, Ghottab, Halvah Ardeh Ardakan, Yazdi Cakes, Luz, Noghl, Sohan Khani and Haj Badomi Bakery are one of the most delicious ones. Haj Khalifa Bakery is one of the most popular hangouts to buy sweets. Yazd handicrafts are also the Pottery and ceramics, Darayibafi, Terme, Sharbafi, Shamid, Chadorashb and Zilu.
If you are planning to travel to Yazd, we suggest you to visit Yazd tours in Alaedin Travel and purchase a tour which presents you with the highest quality travel services.
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