Nice and amazing place due to persian traditions many years ago

this fire was not calmed for 1500 years !! the building is beautiful but not too old. it's from Pahlavi race. the fire burning in it, moved here. The one who keep fire alight, called: Hirbod, and the name of the fire is Varharam.

We were the only visitors at the Fire Temple - it was an intersting place to visit - quite different from the mosques.

Well, at the first look it may seem not very special. But when you know that this is one of the rare fire temples remained in Iran & its fire has been burning for the longest time in the whole history of Zoroastrians, then you may try to stand by the pool and stare to the fantastic symbol of Good... More

Zoarastrian Fire Temple is located Yazd (Iran). What I found Amazing: 1) The holy fire has been burning since hundreds of years (I think since 470 A.D) 2) The writings/messages on the walls 3) The silence -of the place 4) The reflection in the pond 5) The walk in the surrounding areas- outside the temple. The temple accepts visitors during... More

Zorosastrianism was the religion of Xerxes and Darius and the first great phase of Persian civilization. Though it is obscure and little-known today, its influence can still be felt in the West. Angels, halos and auras are all religious concepts which came into Christianity via this ancient creed. Some of its theological concepts are also extremely interesting for those interested... More

Nice to see for the concept of an eternal flame. Not much info inside in English. Might be too far to walk from the hotels (a local took me on his motorbike).