The breathtaking beauty of Bafq
Hospitable, kind, genial; these are among the characteristics of the inhabitants of Bafq; a city situated in the central Iranian province of Yazd. The city is also the hometown of well-known figures such as Vahshi Bafqi, a 16th century poet. With its rich mines, Bafq is among significant suppliers of the raw materials of steel and iron industries. Besides, the city is a top tourist destination.
Here are some of the tourist attractions of the city:
Darreh Anjir Desert
Darreh Anjir Desert is the largest desert in Yazd Province, covering an area of 1,500 square kilometers. It is 75 kilometers long and 20 kilometers wide. Some 60% of Darreh Anjir Desert consists of clay soil, and 40% is covered with salt.
Moghestan Desert
The Rig-e Zarin (the Golden Sand), or Moghestan, is located some 40 kilometers north of Darreh Anjir Desert. Rig-e Zarin Desert consists of sand dunes which manifest artistic waves. It represents one of the most beautiful and amazing faces of nature between Saqand village and Bafq desert.
Baqerabad Castle
The castle was built in three stages in the early 19th century to protect people against potential threats of bandits and help them stockpile grains. The castle has 45 rooms and two watchtowers. The castle has been listed among the national heritage sites of Iran.
Bafq Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque of Bafq is among historical monuments of the city dating back to the Qajar Dynasty that ruled Iran form 1789 to 1925 CE. The mosque had also been used as a seminary.
Vahshi Bafqi’s House
Kamaloddin Mohammad Vahshi Bafqi was a 16th century Iranian poet. The residence of the late poet, known as Vahshi Bafqi’s House, is a small adobe house with an area of 120 square meters. It was built in a quadrilateral shape with seven rooms.
Vahshi Bafqi’s House is used as a museum. Visitors enjoy hearing his poems and learning about people’s traditions and lifestyles at different historical periods.
Bafq palm groves
Palm groves cover a vast area of the city and are among its tourist attractions. With over 2,400 hectares of palm trees, Bafq is a major date producer.
Fall and winter is the best time for traveling to Bafq, which is also famous for its handicrafts made from the leaves and other components of palm trees.