Last Updated on April 21, 2024 by Audrey Scott
Yazd, a historically Zoroastrian town and a sort of desert outpost that took in people fleeing persecution and wars in other parts of the country, is one of our favorite cities in Iran. Its old city is almost entirely built in brown-red adobe clay, helping to blend it into the surrounding desert landscape and to keep its building interiors cool.
Ones eyes adapt to this mono-color, after which the bright turquoise and intricate Persian Islamic design in the Jameh Mosque will make you feel like you've put on 3-D glasses. Gaze at the mosque's designs long enough and they'll dizzy you, pull you in and play tricks on your eyes as you try to discern the calligraphy, symmetry and symbolism buried within.
Take a look around the almost 900-year old mosque, focusing your attention on the patterns of the mihrab, a semi-circle niche that indicates the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. From 1365, it's considered one of the finest mihrabs in all of Iran.
Finally, look up and check out the rooftop and lose yourself in the stars of the dome. Enjoy!
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Amazing! I love the sheer amount of detail in the space. What a wonderful capture!
This si beautiful! we just dont make stuff like this anymore
Beautiful place! Thank you for sharing the panoramic picture! Great post! 🙂
Stunning, thanks for sharing!
@Oliver: It was always difficult for our guide to pull us away from the interiors as the design and detail was just amazing. Every time we looked we saw something new and it dazzled the eyes. Glad you enjoyed it as well!
@Rebecca: So true. The craftsmanship and dedication to do this is incredible, esp. when you consider that most of this was built and created pre big machines.
@Corinne: Hope you have another opportunity to visit Iran – it is a fascinating place. And, I hope it will become easier for travelers to visit. The train between Iran and Turkey is wonderful (read more here: https://uncorneredmarket.com/iran-turkey-train/)
Going to Iran is so on Jim’s and my list. We almost crossed the border from Turkey a few years ago, but at the last minute just didn’t. This mosque is gorgeous!
Beautiful post and picture! I would love to go to Iran or other islamic countries, I love the food, the decoration, the arquitecture… but I have fear. What is your experience? Thanks
Great capture. Like it.
So much detail in such a wonderful building. The full panorama is quite dizzying but proves a fantastic way to take in this interesting interior
@Oscar: We spent three weeks traveling around Iran and even as Americans we didn’t have any trouble and had a great time. What is it that you fear about traveling in Iran or the Middle East?
Beautifull panorma. it seems like i am in the mosque itself..
Thank you for this experience.
A WONDERFUL picture!! Resembles a lot buildinngs in Samarkand and Bukhara.
Makes me wanna pack my bags 😛
@Amit: You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
@Blaz: Great to hear from you!! Yes, there is a similarity in design in Iran as to what we saw in Samarkand and Bukhara. And I hear you on wanting to pack your bags to go 🙂
@Fatima: Thanks for your comment. We’ve written quite a bit on our travels in Iran and how we were welcomed by Iranian people. The media doesn’t do a good job sharing these types of stories. You can see more of our experiences in Iran here: https://uncorneredmarket.com/travel/iran/
I’m an Iranian,Iran is a very safe.Unfortunately the western media of Iran is a good advertising do not.Iran is a fascinating country and the people are friendly,Women and girls are particularly beautiful.
I’m glad to know you
Thank you.Thank you for the blog page hit
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Hey guys, you should do more panorama pictures. Thank you in advance.
This is a gorgeous panorama! Yazd itself sounds magical, but for now I’ll just read about it, as I refuse to visit Iran for personal reasons, due to a certain law it has.
@Tom: We hear you. In time, these things too will hopefully change.
salam,I am iranian.i read about your tour in iran. i invite you for you travel to kashan.kashan is big city from iran.kashan has very beauty old house.boroujerdy house, tabatabaee house,fin garden & …
i hope that see you soon in my great city kashan
Hi
Im glad that you visit my country.
I request you to listen Iraniyan folk music.
see you later in Iran again.
Nice picture! It really provides the experience of looking around! I’m glad you visited Iran!