Yazd Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Yazd

Yazd is a city in Yazd Province district, Iran, home to about 477,905 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 29 mosques & dargahs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are مسجد فُرط (1 km), Amir Chakhmaq Mosque (1 km) and Mola Esmail Mosque (1 km).

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Yazd, Iran
Yazd, Yazd Province district, Iran. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yazd at a glance

Location
Yazd Province district, Iran
Population
about 477,905
Coordinates
31.8972° N, 54.3675° E
Places within 50 km
140 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Yazd

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yazd: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Yazd

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yazd. The closest is Moshir Caravanserai Hotel (1 km); the best-known is Mausoleum of Seyyed Rokh Al-Din (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Yazd

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Yazd. The closest is مسجد فُرط (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yazd

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yazd. The closest is Tourist Library View Point (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Yazd

14 museums within 100 km of Yazd. The closest is Water Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Yazd

10 caves within 100 km of Yazd. The closest is غار دربید (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yazd

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yazd. The closest is Amir Chakhmagh Water Reservoir (1 km); the best-known is Water Reservoir (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Yazd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yazd
  2. 1 km مسجد فُرط · mosque or dargah, Yazd Province
  3. 1 km Mausoleum of Seyyed Rokh Al-Din · tomb, Yazd Province
  4. 1 km Jameh Mosque · mosque, Yazd Province
  5. 1 km Mola Esmail Mosque · mosque, Yazd Province
  6. 1 km Amir Chakhmaq Mosque · mosque, Yazd Province
  7. 1 km Back to Yazd

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How to reach Yazd

    All places near Yazd by distance

    Within 15 km of Yazd

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yazd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2250Moshir Caravanserai Hotel (1 km)
    Other attractions4146Darvazeh Mehriz Historical Underground Complex (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2933مسجد فُرط (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1333Tourist Library View Point (1 km)
    Museums1314Water Museum (1 km)
    Caves310غار دربید (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Amir Chakhmagh Water Reservoir (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Lizards Land (1 km)
    Temples45Zoroastrian Fire Temple (2 km)
    Waterfalls35Dareshgahan Waterfall (Only in Winter) (37 km)
    Parks22Karbaschi Park (1 km)

    Yazd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yazd?

    مسجد فُرط (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Amir Chakhmaq Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Mola Esmail Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Jameh Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Mausoleum of Seyyed Rokh Al-Din (tomb, about 1 km), Emamzadeh Jafar (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yazd?

    140 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 41 other attractions, 29 mosques & dargahs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yazd?

    Moshir Caravanserai Hotel, about 1 km by road; Shokohi Historical House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Yazd?

    مسجد فُرط, about 1 km by road; Rig Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yazd?

    Tourist Library View Point, about 1 km by road; Mojtame Maskuni Andisha (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yazd?

    Start in Yazd, visit مسجد فُرط, then Mausoleum of Seyyed Rokh Al-Din, then Jameh Mosque, then Mola Esmail Mosque, then Amir Chakhmaq Mosque, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yazd?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Yazd’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Yazd on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.