Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu

Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
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  • Duration (Hour)3 Hours
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    Highlights
    • You will visit the Zilu museum and workshop.
    • You will visit a 17th century caravanserai.

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    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Zilou in Meybod
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Zilou Museum in Meybod
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Zilou Museum in Meybod
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Zilou Museum in Meybod
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Zilou Museum in Meybod
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Zilou Museum in Meybod
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Zilou Museum in Meybod
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Shah Abbasi Carevanserai
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Shah Abbasi Carevanserai
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Shah Abbasi Carevanserai
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Shah Abbasi Carevanserai
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Shah Abbasi Carevanserai
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Shah Abbasi Carevanserai
    Meybod Zilu Museum Tour: the City of Zilu
    Shah Abbasi Carevanserai

    Tour Packages

    • Package 1
    • Package 2

    Overview

    The Persian carpet and rugs of various types are world hand woven floor coverings representing the rich history and culture of Iran. Meybod in Iran has been registered as the world city of Zilu, a traditional hand woven floor covering. This tour invites you to Maybod Zilu museum located in a 17th century caravansarai. The Zilues are woven in various patterns and colors, embodying the folk taste and representing the traditional culture of Meybod.  Join us to get a full insight to the weaving procedures of these precious handicrafts. 

    What To Expect

    Meybod, located 55 kilometers north of Yazd, is a several thousand-year-old city, which is home to historical sites. Namely, Shah Abbasi caravanserai is a Safavid caravanserai registered as a national heritage site. This 17th century structure, with a square plan, encompasses 100 rooms surrounding the central courtyard. The eastern hall is dedicated to the Zilu museum and workshop featuring very old Zilues dating back to 600 years ago. Zilu is a handwoven floor, representing the simple life style of the rural people and the nomadic life. These delicate works are environment friendly and healthy coverings as they do not harm the respiratory system of the weavers and consumers. They are woven by cotton yarn and are rich in patterns and colors.

    This tour is offered in two packages with two different departure points, you can choose your package accordingly. 

    Important Information

    Additional Info

    • -If you choose Kashan, Qom or Imam Khomeini Airport as your next destination, please send your request via an e-mail.
    • -The museum is closed during Norouz Holiday.
    • -The museum’s working hours are 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:30PM to 5:00 PM.

    Cancellation Policy

    • Bookings missed or cancelled within determined hours will incur a strike against participants as below charges:
    • Before 48 hrs: 25%
    • Before 24 hrs: 50%
    • Within 24 hrs: non-refundable

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