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Zoroastrian Fire Temple

Yazd, Iran
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Ranked #6 of 7 attractions in Yazd
Type: Religious Sites
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Krasnodar, Russia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The place is quite modern and not especially interesting. Just the fire an some tourists. As I understood, zoroastrians do not want their religion to be too obvious.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I liked the place because I am interested in Zoroastrian religion and think it's interesting that this fire has been burning for 1500 years, but apart from the fire there is absolutely nothing to see here, so I won't recommend it to other travellers.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

A visit to Yazd would be incomplete without seeing the Ateshkadeh -- the Zoroastrian Fire Temple. The sacred flame is said to have been burning since approx. 470 AD (over 1,540 years long). The flame is behind a glass window that you can step in front of, and watch the fire burn continuously. This Fire Temple is fairly new --... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

The building is simple and elegant with a small pool of water in front of it. It is within a well-tended garden, and within is a fire said to have been kept continuously burning for 1500 years! The simplicity and strength of the faith give it a strong sense of appeal. The place is well maintained and provides a fascinating... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

This is a very interesting place to see the holy place for Zoroastrians , the ancient religion of Iran. It's better to know the ancient history of Iran and Achamened empire to understand the importance.

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Tehran, Iran
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

This is a lovely place for people interested in ancient religions. This is one the oldest dating back to achaemenid dynasty I guess. But the most fascinating point about it's the great flame. It's there intact!

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Kermanshah, Iran
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

In the recent 35 years ( after the Islamic revolution ), Islam has been emphasized by goverment and regime in a radical way, which is in a complete contradiction with majority of Iranians. Due to the unlimited power of the goverment, criticizing their manner is almost impossible. As an anti-thesis, a vast interest has grown to national and pre-islamic cultural... More

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Athens, Greece
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Nice temple with beautiful interior and a fire behind the glass

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Tehran, Iran
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Nice and amazing place due to persian traditions many years ago

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Shiraz, Iran
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

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.

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