Yazd is also on the Silkroad. The top holy places for Zoroastrians are near Yazd, Ardakan (60 kilometers away from Yazd), and Mehriz. Hundreds of Zoroastrians from different parts of the world every year visit these holy places. Yazd is the birthplace for Zoroastrian religion and is known for its religious conservation.
The Nine most beautiful sights and landmarks in Yazd Province are Old Town, Jameh Mosque, Towers of Silence, Amir Chakhmagh, Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Hazireh Mosque, and Seyed Rokn Addin Mausoleum. The Old Town is known for yellow-brown mud-brick buildings which show the dryness of the city. The Jameh Mosque is the first built under the Al-e Bouyeh dynasty. The Jame Mosque is the sample of Islamic architecture with its blue-mosaic tile work. Towers of Silence is known for the dead bodies of Zoroastrians that were left in the towers. The Amir Chakhmagh is one of the largest “hosseiniehs” in Iran and is used in the commemorative ceremonies for Imam Hossein’s death. Zoroastrian Fire Temple is the first Zoroastrians temple which they made fire and performed their religious services in this temple. Another famous Mausoleum in Yazd which is notable for its dome, is Seyed Rokn Addin. It has the largest beautiful dome in Iran. The glorious blue-tiled dome of the tomb of Seyed Rokn Addin is visible from any elevated point in Yazd.
Religious Tourism the Oldest Type of Tourism in the World
