Bam
Bam's ancient citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site with roughly two thousand years of history, is the central draw of this city in Kerman province, southeastern Iran. The citadel anchors a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and the city is also known for its dates, citrus, and henna. The 2003 earthquake left a deep mark on the city's modern history. Mountains and the wider region's heritage sites lie within reach.
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- Population99,268
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.7 km4.2 mi
Nearest airports
Bam: quick answers
Where is Bam?
Bam is in Iran.
How do you get to Bam?
The nearest airport is Bam (BXR), about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bam?
The warmest month is July, averaging 34°C93°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 10°C51°F. The wettest month is February, with about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bam?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 11 restaurants, 11 cafés and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.