Wandered by Yazd, a city of about one million people located near the middle of Iran. It is known as one of the hottest cities in the country. As with many cities in the desert water is held in high regard.
Main square of Yazd (click on photos for enlargements)
Main square of Yazd
Main square of Yazd
Kids playing in the main square of Yazd. The city’s famous wind-catchers, which catch cool breezes and funnel them down into the buildings below, can be seen in the background. The wind-catchers were an early form of air-conditioning.
Skyline of Yazd with more wind-catchers
Wind-Catchers
Streets of Yazd
Mosque in Yazd
Detail of mosque in Yazd
Detail of mosque in Yazd
Hotel where I stayed in Yazd
Courtyard of hotel where I stayed in Yazd
Courtyard of hotel where I stayed in Yazd
Courtyard of hotel where I stayed in Yazd. The perfect place for sipping a saffron tisane as the air cools off at twilight.
