Our English guests in the historic city of Yazd

Summer is upon us and we can cope with the heat of the day by drinking traditional Iranian drinks and beverages in Iran’s best cafés. Yazd really is blessed with cafes that you can enjoy a soft drink or a small meal with dazzling views as your backdrop. Our English guests spent an evening looking out over unparalleled views across the historic city of Yazd where was registered on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2017.

Our English guests looking out over unparalleled views across the historic city of Yazd

UNESCO World Heritage sites of Iran

Iran is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, both in terms of culture and natural beauty. If you have a slight fetish about visiting world heritage sites, Iran is a right choice. Iran has an impressive 23 locations listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites for their cultural significance or natural beauty, including one that is entire town. Here's a look at some of the most stunning. From impressive and incredible monuments to precious religious shrines, these UNESCO World Heritage Sites are both culturally important and undeniably intriguing. Our guests with Uppersia’s professional tour guide, Leila visited one of the must-visited Unesco World heritage sites of Iran, magnificent city of Yazd. What’s your favorite UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Our guests visited one of the must-visited Unesco World heritage sites of Iran, magnificent city of Yazd

Zoroastrian Temple of Chak Chak

Situated at 50 km northwest of Yazd, the exquisite mountain village of Chak Chak is raised beneath a rocky escarpment. One of the most sacred fire temples in Iran, which is named Pir-e Sabz, is preserved in Chak Chak where many Zoroastrians from all over the world go on pilgrimage from June 14-18 every year. It is believed that, at the time of Arab invasion, Nikbanu (daughter of Sassanid King) escaped to the mountains and prayed to Ahura Mazda for protection, the mountain miraculously opened up and sheltered her from the invaders. This mysterious story, and the particular ambience of Chak Chak, makes you feel a pure holiness in this temple. The temple has two large bronze doors and is completely floored with marble.  The walls and ceiling of the grotto are darkened by the smoke of the eternal fire. You can clearly hear the drops of water of which Chak Chak takes its name. The road to Chak Chak takes you through some of the most delightful sceneries around the marvelous city of Yazd which gets you amazed at every corner.

Chak Chak Fire Temple, Yazd, Iran