Sights & landmarks
Alexander's Prison
Alexander's Prison is a protected heritage site in Yazd identified as both a madrasa and a mausoleum. Visitors encounter a monument whose religious, educational, and commemorative roles give it a distinctive place among the city's landmarks.
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What is Alexander's Prison?
Alexander's Prison is a protected heritage site in Yazd identified as both a madrasa and a mausoleum. Visitors encounter a monument whose religious, educational, and commemorative roles give it a distinctive place among the city's landmarks.
Build this into your Yazd day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.