Fire Temple of Yazd
Monument Zoroastrian fire temple in Yazd housing eternal flame
In Yazd, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple houses a continuously tended sacred flame and a small museum on Zoroastrian practice. Visitors come for religious history and Yazd’s mud-brick urban fabric.
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The Fire Temple of Yazd is a Zoroastrian fire temple in the city of Yazd, central Yazd province, Iran, notable for housing a long-kept sacred flame. The current domed temple building dates to the early 20th century.
A compact courtyard and domed sanctuary contain the enclosed sacred flame, which is presented behind glass for visitors to view. The site functions as both a place of worship and a focal point for Zoroastrian pilgrimage and local tourism.
The flame is part of a continuous local tradition of fire veneration; the modern temple structure was built to protect and display that fire to worshippers and visitors. The building has also served as a community and ritual space for Yazd’s Zoroastrian population.
The temple sits on a slight rise within the historic part of Yazd city in central Iran. It is located in the urban core of Yazd, close to other Zoroastrian heritage sites and the city’s traditional mud-brick quarters.
- Viewing the flame: The sacred fire is kept in a glass-enclosed sanctuary so visitors view it through protective glazing.
- Building and flame: The present temple building dates to the early 20th century, while the fire itself has been venerated for many centuries.
How to Get to Fire Temple of Yazd #
The Fire Temple is in Yazd’s historic quarter. From Yazd’s central bazaar it is a short taxi ride or a 15-25 minute walk depending on starting point. Yazd is served by domestic flights and long-distance buses from Tehran and Shiraz; once in the city, the old town is compact and best explored on foot or by short taxi rides.
Tips for Visiting Fire Temple of Yazd #
- Visit during the cooler morning hours; the courtyard can be brutally hot in summer.
- Respect Zoroastrian customs-photography of the inner sanctum is sometimes restricted; ask before taking photos.
- Look for the surrounding Zoroastrian quarter in Yazd; local guides can explain the rituals and the sacred fire's provenance.
- Combine this visit with the Amir Chakhmaq complex and the old cisterns (qanats) for a fuller picture of Yazd's historic desert life.
Best Time to Visit Fire Temple of Yazd #
Best visited in spring or autumn to avoid Yazd's intense summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Fire Temple of Yazd #
Fire Temple of Yazd's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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