The tall gateway
Blue tile.
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The Jameh Mosque of Yazd is a Friday mosque in the city of Yazd, for centuries its spiritual centre, known for its clear display of motifs from medieval Persian dynasties. Two very slender minarets rise over its gateway and can be seen from far above the mud rooftops of the city. It belongs to the Historic City of Yazd, on the UNESCO list since 2017. It stands on the site of a 9th-century fire temple and was completed in the 14th and 15th centuries, then renovated later. It appeared on the Iranian 200-rial note from 1982 to 2005. It joined the Iran National Heritage List on 22 July 1934. The site points to the long coexistence of Zoroastrians and Muslims in the city. You stand before a very tall gateway covered in blue tile, then enter a long courtyard ringed by simple arcades. Under the dome is fine decoration in blue and turquoise. At night the facade is lit in blue and looks especially beautiful. This is a place of worship, so keep quiet and avoid prayer times if you are only visiting. It is about 900 m in a straight line from the Amir Chakhmaq Complex, and you can walk between them through the mud lanes. Dress modestly, and women should cover their hair. Summer heat is fierce, so morning or evening is better. The UK Foreign Office currently advises against all travel to Iran and warns that British nationals risk detention, so check official guidance before making any plans. We could not confirm the current state of this site.
Blue tile.
Above the mud rooftops.
A blue facade.
Historic City, Yazd, Iran
A 9th-century fire temple, according to sources.
Morning or evening, as summer heat is fierce and the facade is lit at night.
