Kerman City
Kerman is one of the largest cities of Iran where is located in the southwest of Iran, near Yazd, which makes it share some similarities with that city. The combination of fascinating domes with Persian gardens represents the mythical Tower of Babel and drowns you inside its endless magic.
The history of Kerman goes back to Achaemenid Dynasty when this city was under Cyrus the Great commands, and the houses were built on the hill of the mountains.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Kerman?
Being located near the desert, Kerman has one of the highest temperatures among cities in Iran; however, during the winter, the town gets very cold. Because of this diverse climate, the best time to visit Kerman is in spring or fall when the weather is pleasant enough to let you explore different parts of the city and enjoy hiking the mountains or trekking phenomenal landscapes.
Jabalieh Dome
Jabalieh Dome is presumably a fire temple that remained from the Sassanid Dynasty, but there is still an argument between the archeologists about this place. The whole building is made of stones, and people claim that the workers used camel milk instead of water, for building the structure. That is why the building has remained so strong.
Ganjali Khan Square
Like Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Ganjali Khan Square represents the Persian lifestyle during the Safavid Dynasty. This square includes the main aspects of Persian life, which are religion, economy, and education.
Shazdeh Garden
Shazdeh garden meaning the Prince Garden is located in Mahan city near Kerman. It’s like a paradise in the middle of desert. What distinguishes this garden from the other Persian gardens is its unique architectural design. When you enter the garden, you see a stream flowing on a stairway in front of you. The fantastic design of the fountain makes the atmosphere look like a paradise.
This garden is one of the UNESCO World Heritage that undoubtedly worth visiting.
Jameh Mosque of Kerman
The best word to describe this place is magnificent. By going to Jameh or Mozaffari Mosque of Kerman, you will see a reflection of a massive structure on the surface of the pool that dances by each wave caused by breezes.
The rectangular shape of the mosque is covered with blue Islamic patterns and surrounded by smaller rooms.
The Lut Desert
Lut Desert or the hottest place on earth is located close to Kerman and will melt your heart and show you the real magic of nature. When you are walking on the soft golden sands, you can take a deep breath and enjoy the pure silence of the desert. You can continue exploring Lut and passing fascinating sand dunes to find Kalut. These natural phenomena are located in Shahdad region and look like huge statues in the middle of the desert. Due to the wind abrasion of sands, these bedrocks shaped this way to form the largest cloddish town.
You can experience all the desert’s wonders by booking the Lut Desert Tour.
َArg-e Bam
Bam Citadel is located near Kerman and was considered the biggest clay-made city in the world. Unfortunately, a powerful earthquake in 2003 destroyed a considerable part of the Arg, but luckily, with the help of UNESCO, Arg-e Bam could be saved and renovated.
The majestic castle in the central part of the citadel, which is surrounded by different types of rooms for different seasons of the year, is still attractive for visitors.
By entering the place, you will forget about the time, and you can only focus on the mysterious atmosphere of Arg-e Bam.
