How to visit Bam Citadel, Tours and travel to visit Bam Citadel

Before you visit Arg-e Bam, the Citadel of Bam it will be useful to get familiar with what you are going to visit on Bam citadel, Bam and its Cultural Landscape". This enormous citadel on the Silk Road was built before 500 BC and remained in use until 1850 AD.  Bam citadel is declared as the largest adobe building in the world, Bam citadel is also registered as UNESCO world heritage site in Iran. Bam Citadel along with nearby Citadel of Rayen (Arg-e Rayen) is always on top of any tours and itinerary when visit Kerman. And also many travelers visit Bam together with Arg-e Rayen.

What to see when visiting Bam Citadel: The entire building of arg-e Bam was a large fortress in whose heart the citadel itself was located, but because of the impressive look of the citadel, which forms the highest point, the entire fortress is named the Bam Citadel. On December 26, 2003, the Citadel was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake.

How to Visit Bam Citadel together with Arg-e Rayen: the impressive Arg-e Bam located about 200 K.M south of Kerman. While Arg-e Rayen is located about 100 K.M from Kerman, Both of Arg-e Bam and Arg-e Rayen can be visited on a day tours and excursions from Kerman.

Tips for visiting Arg-e Bam and Arg-e Rayen: As with anywhere you travel to Iran and during the hot months especially, take plenty of bottled water with you to drink and wear a hat and sunscreen. You should also wear sunglasses for further sun protection.