Dowlatabad Garden
باغ دولتآباد
A Persian garden World Heritage Site. The windcatcher about 33 meters high on top of the octagonal pavilion is the tallest mud-brick windcatcher in the world.
The garden was built in the mid-18th century as the residence of Yazd's rulers at the time. In 2011, it was inscribed as part of the Persian Gardens World Heritage Site. Along the central axis are a long water channel, cypress trees and pomegranate trees. At the far end, the octagonal pavilion has stained-glass windows. Its roof carries a windcatcher about 33 meters high, and standing beneath it you can feel a distinct cool breeze. It is about a 10-minute taxi ride from the old city. It attracts many visitors, but the entrance fee is inexpensive.
Opening hours
About 8:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Khan Bazaar
- Jameh Mosque of Yazd
- Seyed Rokn al-Din Mausoleum
- Lari House
- Yazd Water Museum
- Historic City of Yazd (Fahadan)
- Alexander's Prison & Davazdah Imam Mausoleum
- Saheb A Zaman Zurkhaneh