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Why visit Mahrīz
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Mahrīz
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About Mahrīz
Mehriz (Persian: مهريز) is a city in the Central District of Mehriz County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It lies along the transit highway connecting Bandar Abbas to Tehran, and it marks the beginning of the highway under construction from Mehriz to Neyriz.
From the Wikipedia article Mehriz (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
کافه رستوران راگ نار
Restaurant
بلوار شهید زارع زاده, مهریز
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
History
Mehriz, formerly known as Mehrgard, later changed to Mehrjerd and Mehriz, owes its name to the directive of Mehrnegar, the daughter of Anushiravan (Khosrow I), a Sassanian king. Situated in the central part of the Yazd province, Mehriz is renowned for its historical and cultural significance. Some of its attractions include:
Zeen al-Din Caravanserai: A historic caravanserai that served as a resting place for travelers along the ancient trade routes.
Mehrpadin Complex: This includes a castle (known as Mehrpadin Castle), which dates back to ancient times.
Zoroastrian Pirnakki Shrine: A sacred site associated with Zoroastrianism.
Tallest Wind Tower (Badgir): Mehriz boasts the tallest wind tower in Iran.
Round Caravanserai: The only circular caravanserai in the country.
In addition to these, Mehriz has over 600 historical and cultural remnants, with 89 of them registered as national heritage sites in Iran. The city’s heritage dates back more than 10,000 years, as evidenced by the rock carvings on Mount Arnan.
From the History section of Mehriz on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Mahrīz
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Getting there and nearby towns
Yazd Shahid Sadooghi International Airport (AZD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 38 km away.
- Fahraj 24 km northeast, about 24 min by car
- Khavīrak 25 km north, about 25 min by car
- Taft 29 km northwest, about 29 min by car
- Chāh Akramī 31 km north, about 31 min by car
- Yazd 36 km north, about 36 min by car
- Zārach 49 km northwest, about 49 min by car
- Ashkez̄ar 51 km northwest, about 51 min by car
- Reẕvānshahr 54 km northwest, about 54 min by car
- Şadrābād 63 km northwest, about 1 h by car
- Meybod 84 km northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pahlavanpoor Garden by Hadi Karimi, Hadi Karimi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- قلعه مهر پادین (5), Ataei mohammadi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- قلعه مهر پادین (4), Ataei mohammadi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 IranYazd - Mehriz - Picture 05, Arteen Arakel Lalabekyan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 IranYazd - Mehriz - Picture 01, Arteen Arakel Lalabekyan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 IranYazd - Mehriz - Picture 03, Arteen Arakel Lalabekyan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 IranYazd - Mehriz - Picture 02, Arteen Arakel Lalabekyan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 IranYazd - Mehriz - Picture 04, Arteen Arakel Lalabekyan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mehr Padin Castle, 10-shahramsalimi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- قلعه مهر پادین (6), Ataei mohammadi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- قلعه مهر پادین (1), Ataei mohammadi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- قلعه مهر پادین (2), Ataei mohammadi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- قلعه مهر پادین (3), Ataei mohammadi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mehr Padin Castle-1, 10-shahramsalimi, CC BY-SA 4.0
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