{"id":84591,"date":"2024-10-08T11:05:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=84591"},"modified":"2026-04-29T14:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:31:06","slug":"seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Lesser-Known Attractions in Yazd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/yazd-travel-guide\/\">Yazd<\/a><\/strong> beyond its famous landmarks. <strong>This ancient desert city<\/strong> holds a wealth of attractions often missed by travelers. From hidden historic neighborhoods to fascinating traditional crafts, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/yazd-city-listed-unesco-world-heritage\/\" title=\"Yazd City Listed As Unesco World Heritage\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86990\">Yazd<\/a> offers countless opportunities for deeper cultural exploration. Here, we highlight <strong>seven <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/meet-surfiran-at-itb-india-2024-and-roadshow\/\" title=\"Meet SURFIRAN at ITB India 2024 and Roadshow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1842\">Lesser-Known Attractions in Yazd<\/a><\/strong> that showcase the city&#8217;s unique character, inviting you to experience Yazd from a fresh perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#yazd-lesser-known-attractions\" >Yazd Lesser-Known Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#1-aboul-maali-bathhouse\" >1. Abou&#8217;l Ma&#8217;ali Bathhouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#2-mirror-palace-museum\" >2. Mirror Palace Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#3-zeinaldin-caravanserai\" >3. Zeinaldin Caravanserai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#4-tower-of-silence\" >4. Tower of Silence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#5-zarch-qanat\" >5. Zarch Qanat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#6-naji-garden\" >6. Naji Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/seven-lesser-known-attractions-in-yazd\/#7-six-windcatchers-water-reservoir\" >7. Six Windcatchers Water Reservoir<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yazd-lesser-known-attractions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"yazd-lesser-known-attractions\"><\/span>Yazd Lesser-Known Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you appreciate the elegance of <strong>traditional Iranian architecture<\/strong> and find peace in <strong>historic <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-borujerdi-house\/\" title=\"The Borujerdi House: A Masterpiece of Iranian Architecture\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1844\">Iranian houses<\/a><\/strong>, then don&#8217;t miss a trip to <strong>Yazd<\/strong>. Yazd is the city of pomegranates, <em>Qottab<\/em> sweets, and a starry desert sky; it is a city that preserves an eternal flame and celebrates the ancient <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/mehregan\/\" title=\"Mehregan festival\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"615\">Mehregan festival<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>traditional houses<\/strong> and <strong>ecolodges<\/strong> in Yazd, adorned with colorful <em>orsi<\/em> windows, cisterns, <em>taqi<\/em> arches, and wind towers, demonstrate the splendor of desert city architecture in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center group-tours-surfiran-pattern is-layout-flow 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\/><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-560e18d2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">Iran 9-Day Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><s>\u20ac1,100<\/s> | <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fce800\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Early Bird \u20ac860<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-330e958a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/9-day-iranian-culture-heritage-tour\/\" style=\"padding-top:0.5em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:0.5em;padding-left:1em;font-size:12px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AVAILABILITY<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/discover-beauty-persia-15-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour.jpg\" alt=\"Iran 15-Day Tour\" class=\"wp-image-74952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour.jpg 900w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Iran-15-days-tour-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-560e18d2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">Iran 15-Day Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\"><s>\u20ac1,690<\/s> | <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fce800\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Early Bird \u20ac1,520<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tour\/discover-beauty-persia-15-days\/\" style=\"padding-top:0.5em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:0.5em;padding-left:1em;font-size:12px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AVAILABILITY<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-28206b41 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\" style=\"background-color:#0070b1;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u25b6 View All Iran Tours by SURFIRAN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit Yazd is in <strong>autumn<\/strong> or <strong>spring<\/strong> when the intense desert sun softens and the cold desert nights become bearable. It\u2019s perfect for a stroll through the city\u2019s mudbrick alleys, where the cool breeze gently brushes past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For accommodations in Yazd, there are several choices, including renting <strong>villas<\/strong>, <strong>suites<\/strong>, or reserving <strong>ecolodges<\/strong> through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/\">SURFIRAN<\/a><\/strong>\u2014guaranteeing you a memorable stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re offering a unique answer to the question, &#8220;Where should we go in Yazd?&#8221; and exploring some <strong>Lesser-Known Attractions in Yazd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-abou-l-ma-ali-bathhouse\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-aboul-maali-bathhouse\"><\/span>1. Abou&#8217;l Ma&#8217;ali Bathhouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aboul-Maali-Bathhouse-Yazd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Abou&#039;l Ma&#039;ali Bathhouse, Yazd\" class=\"wp-image-84603\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aboul-Maali-Bathhouse-Yazd-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aboul-Maali-Bathhouse-Yazd-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Aboul-Maali-Bathhouse-Yazd-1-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abou&#8217;l ma&#8217;ali bathhouse, yazd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Abou&#8217;l Ma&#8217;ali Bathhouse<\/strong> is a historic bathhouse that has been repurposed into a <strong>traditional restaurant<\/strong> in the old <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/fahadan-neighborhood-in-yazd\/\" title=\"Fahadan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"336\">Fahadan<\/a> neighborhood<\/strong> of Yazd. Constructed with brick, river pebbles, plaster, and sarooj, it\u2019s an exquisite example of <strong>Qajar-era bathhouses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The structure includes multiple features like an octagonal antechamber, entrance staircases, hot and cold plunge pools, rest rooms, <em>shahneshin<\/em> seating areas, and a <em>garmkhaneh<\/em> or hot room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the best <strong>restaurants in Yazd<\/strong> on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/\">SURFIRAN website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-mirror-palace-museum\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-mirror-palace-museum\"><\/span>2. Mirror Palace Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mirror-Palace-Museum-Yazd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mirror Palace Museum, Yazd\" class=\"wp-image-84604\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mirror-Palace-Museum-Yazd-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mirror-Palace-Museum-Yazd-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mirror-Palace-Museum-Yazd-1-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mirror Palace Museum, Yazd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Mirror Palace Museum<\/strong> is an exquisite mansion within a spacious garden, blending <strong>traditional<\/strong> and <strong>modern<\/strong> architecture. The building is adorned with plasterwork, <strong>mirror mosaics<\/strong>, and colorful <em>orsi<\/em> windows. Originally built during the <strong>Pahlavi era<\/strong>, it was home to the benevolent businessman, Sarrafzadeh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This mansion now serves as a museum showcasing historic items, such as antique lamps and chandeliers. It\u2019s located on <strong>Kashani Street<\/strong> in Yazd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover more about <strong>hidden gems in Yazd<\/strong> on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/\">SURFIRAN blog<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-zeinaldin-caravanserai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-zeinaldin-caravanserai\"><\/span>3. Zeinaldin Caravanserai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Zein-o-Din-Caravanserai-Yazd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zein-o Din Caravanserai, Yazd\" class=\"wp-image-82840\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Zein-o-Din-Caravanserai-Yazd-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Zein-o-Din-Caravanserai-Yazd-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zein-o Din Caravanserai, Yazd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Zeinaldin Caravanserai<\/strong> is one of Yazd&#8217;s lesser-known gems, a stunning architectural feat from the <strong>Safavid era<\/strong>, built by prominent architect <strong>Mohammad Sultan Yazdi<\/strong> over <strong>400 years ago<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes this caravanserai stand out is its <strong>circular design<\/strong>, which offers a unique perspective from above. This <strong>brick structure<\/strong> is now used as an <strong>ecolodge<\/strong>. On its northern side, a <em>shahneshin<\/em> has been transformed into a dining area, and there are two sets of staircases leading to the <strong>rooftop<\/strong>, providing stunning views of the desert landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>caravanserai<\/strong> is located 60 kilometers along the road from Yazd to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/kerman-travel-guide\/\">Kerman<\/a><\/strong>, about 500 meters from the highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-tower-of-silence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-tower-of-silence\"><\/span>4. Tower of Silence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zoroastrian Towers Of Silence In Yazd\" class=\"wp-image-24276\" style=\"width:780px\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zoroastrian-Towers-of-Silence-in-Yazd-1-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoroastrian Towers of Silence in Yazd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To visit a <strong>unique cemetery<\/strong>, head to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/zoroastrian-towers-of-silence-yazd\/\">Tower of Silence<\/a><\/strong>, located 15 kilometers from Yazd. <strong>Zoroastrians<\/strong> traditionally brought bodies to a high elevation called <strong>Dakhmeh<\/strong>, where they were left exposed to the wind and sun, providing sustenance for scavenger birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoroastrians believed that <strong>earth and fire<\/strong> were sacred and must not be polluted by corpses, hence they opted for this method rather than burial or cremation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>dakhmeh<\/strong> is built from raw bricks and plaster to prevent contaminants from seeping into the soil. The <strong>circular structure<\/strong> is divided into three concentric areas for men, women, and children, with a central pit called <strong>Astodan<\/strong> where bones were eventually placed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Tower of Silence<\/strong> is located in the <strong>Dakhmeh mountain range<\/strong>, 15 kilometers southeast of Yazd, near the <strong>Safaiyeh area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more <strong>spooky places in Iran<\/strong> on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/\">SURFIRAN website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-zarch-qanat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-zarch-qanat\"><\/span>5. Zarch Qanat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Zarch-Qanat-Yazd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zarch Qanat, Yazd\" class=\"wp-image-84607\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Zarch-Qanat-Yazd-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Zarch-Qanat-Yazd-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zarch Qanat, Yazd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/zarch-qanat\/\">Zarch Qanat<\/a><\/strong> is the longest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/persian-qanat\/\">qanat<\/a><\/strong> in the world, spanning 100 kilometers with over 2,000 wells dug along its route. The qanat begins in <strong>Fahraj<\/strong>, passing through the villages of Dehnow and Akramieh before entering Yazd and eventually reaching the town of <strong>Zarch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/jameh-mosque-of-yazd\/\">Jameh Mosque of Yazd<\/a><\/strong>, there is a branch of the qanat accessible via <strong>60 steps<\/strong>, leading to an area used for <strong>ablution<\/strong> by the mosque&#8217;s worshippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about more <strong>historical sites in Yazd<\/strong> on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/yazd-travel-guide\/\">SURFIRAN&#8217;s travel guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-naji-garden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-naji-garden\"><\/span>6. Naji Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Naji-Garden-Yazd.jpg\" alt=\"Naji Garden, Yazd\" class=\"wp-image-84608\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Naji-Garden-Yazd.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Naji-Garden-Yazd-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Naji Garden, Yazd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Naji Garden<\/strong> is a beautiful park featuring a mansion from the <strong>Qajar era<\/strong>, which was owned by a man named <strong>Naji<\/strong>. It\u2019s a stunning example of a garden set along the <strong>Najafabad qanat<\/strong> route, emphasizing the importance of qanat systems in desert cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on <strong>Dasti Boulevard<\/strong> in Yazd, it lies on the exit route towards <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/the-historical-malek-mosque-in-kerman\/\" title=\"The Historical Malek Mosque in Kerman\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"83873\">Kerman<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-six-windcatchers-water-reservoir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-six-windcatchers-water-reservoir\"><\/span>7. Six Windcatchers Water Reservoir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Six-Windcatchers-Water-Reservoir-of-Yazd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Six Windcatchers Water Reservoir of Yazd\" class=\"wp-image-84609\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Six-Windcatchers-Water-Reservoir-of-Yazd-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Six-Windcatchers-Water-Reservoir-of-Yazd-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Six Windcatchers Water Reservoir of Yazd (photo by Wikipeida)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Six Windcatchers Water Reservoir<\/strong> is a remarkable structure built during the <strong>Qajar era<\/strong> by <strong>Haj Mohammad Hossein Yazdi<\/strong>. As the name suggests, this reservoir features six <strong>windcatchers<\/strong>, each designed to keep the water cool by catching and channeling air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>water reservoir<\/strong> is located in <strong>Yazd&#8217;s Six Windcatchers Alley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on <strong>unique sites in Yazd<\/strong>, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/yazd-travel-guide\"><strong>SURFIRAN&#8217;s travel guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tangible-intangible-heritage-qanat\/\">Qanat: The Remarkable Water System that Shaped Iran&#8217;s History<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/persian-caravanserai\/\">Persian Caravanserai: Roadside Inns on Iran&#8217;s Silk Road<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/windcatcher-an-ancient-engineering-feat-that-harnessed-the-wind\/\">Badgir Windcatcher: A Traditional Iranian Architecture Feature<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-iran-travel-guide-books\/\">Best Iran Travel Guide Books for an Enhanced Journey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/dowlat-abad-garden\/\">Dowlat Abad Garden in Yazd<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;84591&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (14 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Seven Lesser-Known Attractions in Yazd&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;102.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 102.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\">\n            5\/5 - (14 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Yazd beyond the usual sights! 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