Antique Drawer Handles, Yazd, Iran

Yazd

Trapped between two of Iran’s largest deserts, Yazd is an oasis town that is famous for its unique architecture.

Generations of adaption to the harsh desert environment have left Yazd with a distinctive architectural style. Soaring minarets and hundreds of badgirs – specially designed wind towers – make up Yazd’s iconic roof-scape.

Mosque, Yazd, Iran
Mosque, Yazd
Tower of Silence, Yazd, Iran
Tower of Silence, Yazd

Why visit Yazd

The adapted design of the cities rooftops was a necessity for survival in the city; the nearby Dasht-e Lut was the hottest place on Earth for seven consecutive years during a 21st century scientific study. The city is also renowned for its Zoroastrian community. Although now much-depleted after centuries of persecution, this religious minority still makes up 10% of the city’s inhabitants.

Experiences

A selection of activities and experiences you could consider including in your holiday to Iran.

Khaqani Poet Statue, Tabriz, Iran

Tabriz Churches

Hidden away close to the Turkish border, visit the remote Armenian churches near Tabriz.

Shiraz, Iran

Shiraz

Visit Shiraz, the city of poets, and birthplace of Hafez and Sa’di.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Mosque, Isfahan, Iran

Isfahan

Isfahan’s central square is an architectural wonder, follow it with a stroll through the nearby sprawling bazaar.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Persepolis, Marv Dasht, Iran

UNESCO Persepolis

Built by Darius the Great and then sacked by Alexander the Great, Persepolis is an impressive archaeological site.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Amir Chakhmaq, Yazd, Iran

Yazd

Visit the oasis town of Yazd renowned for its Zoroastrianism community and unique architecture.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Carpet, Iran

Persian Carpets

Explore the traditional centre of the carpet trade in Hamedan.

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Paul Craven

Paul is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Central Asia and the Silk Route.

Being from a family with Army connections I can from an early age remember travelling. From camping in Europe and then later being sent to boarding school when we lived in Germany at the age of eight, complete with shorts, long socks, a cap and my suitcase. In appearance not too dissimilar to the children evacuated to the countryside during the blitz.

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