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Yazd
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The world largest Adobe-made city
Amidst the immense desert, Yazd retains its sterling quality of old in religion, traditions and architecture, recognized by UNESCO as holding the second oldest architecture all over the world, it is unique, combining a proliferation of those graceful Badgirs (wind tower) seen in central and southern Iran. Yazd is still a peaceful oasis in the midst of the turmoil world.
dating back to the time of the median Empire, the city enjoys a history of over 3000 years traditionally known as Isatis. the city has been regarded as a Zoroastrian center since Sassanid time.
visited by Marcopolo in 1272, who remarked on the city`s fine silk weaving industry, the city has been of focus for both unique architecture, fine arts, handicrafts and of course its confectionary.
The city having so far maintained its traditional structure, in the older quarters, includes houses built of Adobe having dome-shaped roofs which help preventing heat getting inside. the existence of special ventilation structures called wind catchers, Badgir is a distinctive feature of the architecture of this city.
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Famous Tourist Sights
Yazd is a historical city with numbers of beautiful monuments to visit. Since there are lots of Historical attraction, we just named some of the most famous ones.
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Less Known Tourist Sights
As tourists don’t have too much time to discover all the city, they skip some attractions, so if you plan to stay in more than 2 days, we suggest you to visit this sites as well.
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Museums
Yazd`s traditional houses and even its streets are Museum by themselves, but beside them we have other Museums which worth visiting in your trip.
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Natural Landscapes
Although Yazd is a small city, it has Caves, Gardens, Parks, Mountains, Deserts, Waterfalls, Springs, Protected areas and ...
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Tourist Attractions around Yazd
Here is a list of most visited tourist attractions around Yazd:
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Local Foods
Yazd has its own specialty cuisine. here is a list of some Traditional dishes and desserts:
and Faloodeh, Maghout, Sirok, Baqlava, Pashmak and Qotab are delicious desserts you can buy and eat there.
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Recommended Restaurants & Café
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Souvenirs & Handicrafts
Yazd has both Edible and Handicraft souvenir.
Cake Yazdi,Ghotab, baghlava, Pashmak, Loz, Noghl, Haji Badoom, Halva Ardeh are delicious souvenir. and followings are their handicrafts:
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