Yazd County

Yazd is a desert city in central and the capital of the . It is an ancient city dating back to the Sassanian period. It is nicknamed "the City of Windcatchers" in Persian, and in 2017, this city of 530,000 people was listed by as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Dowlatabad Garden.

Place of worship
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The Fire Temple of Yazd, also known as Yazd Atash…

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is a historical garden in , .

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hamidiya and Kheyrabad.

Town
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is a city in the Central District of Yazd County, province, . is situated 8 km southeast of Yazd County.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood in the city of in the…

Yazd County

Latitude
31.8898° or 31° 53′ 23″ north
Longitude
54.3607° or 54° 21′ 39″ east
Population
656,000
Elevation
1,216 metres (3,990 feet)
Open location code
8H3PV9Q6+W7
Geo­Names ID
449725
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In Other Languages

“Yazd County” goes by many names.
  • Persian: “شَهرِستانِ يَزد”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Khvājeh Kheẕr and Dardorān.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Khan Bazar and Water Museum.

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