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Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd
Beste tijd om te bezoeken
It is best to come early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when there are the fewest visitors and the light plays more beautifully around the sacred fire.
Budgettips
The entrance ticket costs about 200,000 Iranian rials (less than 1 USD), and the temple's revenue supports the local Zoroastrian community.
Aanbevolen voor
Those interested in religious history, Those seeking silence and meditation, Photographers (exterior building and garden), Cultural history travelers
Plan je bezoek
30-45 minutes
Over
Korte feiten: The flame that burns here is said to have been alight for over 1500 years, making it one of the oldest continuously burning fires in the world. The sacred fire kept in the temple was collected from nine different sources before being brought here at the beginning of the 20th century.
Hoogtepunten: A huge Faravahar symbol carved in stone watches over visitors in the center of the facade, one of the most ancient symbols of the Zoroastrian faith. The light filtering through the temple's stained glass dances in the interior, surrounding the ancient flame with an almost supernatural glow.
Insidertips
- The sacred fire is kept behind glass; photography is forbidden inside the inner chamber, but you are free to take pictures in the entrance hall and the courtyard.
- Do not focus only on the fire: the images of Zoroastrian shrines and prophets hanging on the walls reveal a lot about the belief system.
- Put on a cap or scarf at the entrance; women must cover their hair, and respectful attire is also expected for men.
- It is worth spending a quiet moment in the shade of the ancient cypress trees in the temple garden before leaving.
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