Yazd (Persian: یزد; ⓘ) [3] [a] is a city in the Central District of Yazd County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. [6] At the 2016 census, its population was 529,673. [2] Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. [7]

Jul 9, 2017 · The City of Yazd is located in the middle of the Iranian plateau, 270 km southeast of Isfahan, close to the Spice and Silk Roads. It bears living testimony to the use of limited resources for survival in the desert.

Yazd city is considered to be one of the oldest cities of Iran and one of the best desert cities. It’s the second historical city in the world after Venice in Italy. Yazd is known as the “City of Windcatchers” and “Bride of the Desert”. It is the city of different cultures and religions and its cultural inhabitants live peacefully together.

Jan 21, 2024 · Yazd Old Town - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you through centuries of history. Explore its winding alleys and exquisite mud-brick architecture.

Feb 20, 2025 · Its well-preserved mud brick old town, distinctive badgirs, or wind-catchers, dotted around the skyline, and numerous historical sites make it a necessary destination for any tourist visiting Iran. Here we explore the top 10 things to see and do in Yazd.

Oct 28, 2024 · Yazd, one of the oldest cities in Iran, is a historic desert city located in central Iran with a rich history spanning several millennia. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Yazd is famous for its unique Persian architecture, rich culture, and historical landmarks.

It’s the first raw adobe city and the second historical city in the world after Venice in Italy. This region has been considered as one of the main and historical paths and passageways of Iran and has always been noted by governments. Yazd is known as the “City of Windcatchers”.

Yazd has many breathtaking features and ancient attractions as the largest settled adobe city all around the world, embracing many ancient and historical sites, being the home to ancient Persian Ghanat and Persian Garden (Dowlat Abad Garden) registered as UNESCO World Heritage.

Nov 12, 2021 · Yazd, an ancient city in the heart of Iran, is a place where history, culture, and architecture seamlessly blend to create a mesmerizing experience for travelers. Often referred to as the “City of Windcatchers” or the “City of Zoroastrians,” Yazd is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.

Sitting in the crossroads of the Silk Road, the city of Yazd emerges as an oasis from the barren Iranian desert. Made almost entirely out of heavy clay soil, the city has flourished for centuries in the hot and dry climate through its innovative architecture.