Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd is a must-visit attraction representing the Zoroaster’s culture as a religious minority society in Iran. It is located in the city center, in the middle of a vast garden of pine, cedar, and fruit trees.
Yazd is the center of Zoroastrianism that has numerous religious places and this beautiful fire temple is one of them. This world’s oldest monotheistic religious belief dates back to more than 3000 years ago. The spiritual fire temple of Yazd that is still in use, kept the holy fire alive continuously for more than 1500 years. This holy fire is visible through a window from the entrance hall.
You can also visit a museum inside the complex that gives you information about the Prophet Zoroaster, its holy book Avesta, and some of the principles, ceremonies, and customs of the Zoroastrian religion.