Iran’s Mehrpadin Castle in photos

Mehrpadin Castle is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s central province of Yazd.

Mehrpadin Castle lies in Yazd’s Mehriz County. The ancient castle is inscribed on Iran’s Heritage List.

The castle has an area of 160×148 meters. Lying among orchards and agricultural lands, the structure has dominated the region.

Every year, the castle is visited by many tourists.

The capital of Yazd is a city of the same name. It is known for its intact historical fabric.

Yazd City was constructed thousands of years ago in the heart of desert. Water is brought to the city by the qanat system.

The city is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The historical fabric of the city is known as one of the most intact and extensive historical residential regions in Iran that covers an area of 700 hectares.

People are still living in the historic part of the city where life is going on.

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