Tabriz
The city of Tabriz is one of the most ancient cities in Iran, which has experienced many great events throughout history. So today we are going to have an exciting trip to Tabriz with Persiana Travel and Tourism Agency to discover interesting facts about this city. Stay with us.
Introduction of Tabriz
Tabriz is the largest city in the northwest of modern-day Iran, and the center of the country’s Azeri community. According to the latest statistics Tabriz is the sixth most populous city of Iran and is home to 1,558, 693 inhabitants. This Green, mountainous, and metropolitan city and its beautiful surrounds are popular tourist destinations. Tabriz’s rich cultural heritage bestows to posterity fabulous mosques, churches, and fortresses, whilst Iranian Azerbaijan boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in the country.
Over time, this city was completely demolished due to several events such as natural disasters (earthquake) and the invasion of the occupiers. Tabriz is the longest historical capital of our beloved country. The peak of glory and power of this city was during the rule of the Ilkhanid. It was an important commercial and political center during the Ilkhanid, Safavid, and Qajar eras. So today, Tabriz is filled with sites of cultural and historical importance. During the reign of the Ilkhanid dynasty, Tabriz was the capital of a vast territory (from the Nile River in northeastern Africa to the Amu Darya in Central Asia).
It is a major heavy industries hub for automobiles, machine tools, refineries, petrochemicals, textiles and cement production industries. Moreover, this city is famous for its handicrafts, including hand-woven rugs and jewelry. Furthermore, Tabriz was the first capital of the Shiite world and also the capital of the Aghquyunlus, Qaraquyunlus, Safavids and at the beginning of the Constitutional Revolution (the revolution against Mohammad Ali Shah). This city played a key and important role during the constitutional movement. Many great men of Tabriz such as Sattar Khan, Baqer Khan and Shaykh al-Islam have played a key role in the history of Iran.
Some useful information about Tabriz
Tabriz is the third largest metropolis of Iran and the capital of East Azerbaijan province. Tabriz is the most important city in the region of Azerbaijan and it is known as the largest economic, commercial, political, administrative, communication, cultural, industrial and military center of the region of Azerbaijan. Most people of Tabriz are Azeri and speak Azerbaijani Turkish or Azeri. Here it is some useful information about Tabriz:
Climate
Azerbaijan-eastern province is a mountainous region and have cold and dry weather. Tabriz is not exceptional from this rule. It enjoys mild and fine climate in spring (however, it has sometimes winter mood) , dry and semi-hot in summer, humid and rainy in autumn and snowy cold in winter. The average annual temperature is 12.6 °C (54.7 °F). Cool winds blow from east to west mostly in summer. Actually, the best time to travel to this city is summer when the weather is warm and joyful.
Geographical location
East Azerbaijan is one of the largest and most populous provinces of the country, which is located in the northwest of the country. The area of this province is 45491 square kilometers, which covers about 2.8% of the total area of the country. The city of Tabriz is located in the west of East Azerbaijan province and southeast of the Tabriz plain. It leads from the north to Pekchin and Aoun Ibn Ali mountains, from the northeast of Tabriz to Gozni and Baba Baghi mountains. Also, this city is limited to the payani gorge from the east and to the slopes of Sahand mountain range from the south.
Population and language of people
Tabriz, with an area of 244.51 square kilometers, has a population of 1,593,373 according to the 2016 census. It is the sixth most populous city in Iran. The people of Tabriz are mostly Turkish (Azeri) and a small number of the inhabitants of this city speak Persian. The religion of most people in Tabriz is Islam and their religion is Shiite (12 Imams).
Attractions of Tabriz
What makes Tabriz special is its countless historical monuments. The city of Tabriz is full of amazing sights that give you the pleasure of a great tour in this city.
Blue mosque
This exquisite mosque is named blue mosque because of its magnificent blue tiles. It is decorated with splendid tile works, Islamic calligraphies and scripts.
Jameh Mosque
Like many old buildings in Tabriz, the Jameh Mosque which is situated adjacent to the Bazaar, had battered from various earthquakes over the centuries. Moreover, it has undergone various reconstructions. As a result, the mosque is a curious and unique mixture of old and new features. It is most noteworthy for its two tall three-tiered minarets and as well as the impressive mosaic work framing of the mosque’s entrance.
Elgoli park
Southeast of the city center of Tabriz is the expansive, verdant and peaceful Elgoli Park. Popular with Iranian families, the park is a great place to spend a relaxing evening. It is interesting to pick up a street side corn on the cob, picnic with friends, and maybe even play a spot of badminton.
Shahrdari museum and clock tower
Tabriz clock tower also known as Tabriz Municipality Palace is the city hall and main office of the municipal government of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province.
Azerbaijan Museum
This museum is a famous place in Tabriz. The museum has three halls, and its most unique artifacts date back to the Iron Age.
Church of the Blessed Mary
Maryam Church is the largest and oldest church in Tabriz. The church is located in the Dick Bashi area of Namaz Square (formerly Cyrus the Great). It is currently the site of Christian national and religious ceremonies in this city. The original construction of this building dates back to 879 to 979 AD.
Tabriz Grand Bazaar
Tabriz Bazaar is the largest interconnected and covered indoor bazaar in the world with an area of about one square kilometer. It is one of the architectural masterpieces of Iran and also one of the largest and most important bazaars in Iran and Asia. Tabriz Bazaar Complex has 20 rows and bazaars, 35 seras, 25 Timchehs, eleven corridors and about five thousand 500 shops and 40 types of classes. Its gold and carpet bazaars are very dazzling.
Tabriz Bazaars includes Amir Bazaar, Crystal Bazaar, Haramkhaneh Bazaar, Gharkhaneh Glass Bazaar, Sadeghieh Bazaar, Abachi Bazaar, Kafashan Bazaar, Yemeni Doz Bazaar. According to some historians, the current Bazaar belongs to the late Zandieh and the Qajar era. This Bazaar was registered in August 2010 as the first world bazaar in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city of Tabriz is located at the crossroads of the Silk Road and thousands of caravans from different Asian, African and European countries pass through it daily. So, this city and its bazaar have enjoyed a very good prosperity. This Bazaar was rebuilt by Najafgholi Khan Danbali, the ruler of Tabriz. This bazaar registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 1975. The date of construction of Tabriz Bazaar complex is unknown. Tabriz Bazaar is limited to Aali Qapo (complex of palaces of the Crown Prince) from the east and to the Grand Mosque from the west, and from the north, it includes parts of the north of Mehran River. These two parts are supported by wooden bridges.
Tips to visit Tabriz
For the first day walk through Imam khomeyni street to visit Blue Mosque, shahrdari museum, Azerbaijan museum and Tabriz citadel respectively. Then visit historical Tabriz Bazaar and strolling through the nearly seven square kilometers of interconnected red brick vaults.
Then visit the most beautiful part of it that is, mozaffarieh or carpet bazaar. Afterward, visit Jameh mosque which is located next to the Bazaar. Its height, solid structure and merited architecture makes you admire the skills of its architect. After visiting bazaar head to the Haj
Ali chelo kebab to try the best kebab of Tabriz. It is famous for some of the finest chelo kebab in Iran.
The next day plan to visit kandovan village with the cone-shaped homes. These homes have been carved inside volcanic rock from the eruption of the now dormant Mount Sahand. Stay one night in laleh kandovan hotel and enjoy your trip.
Tabriz, the third largest city in Iran, has a special place in the history, background and economy of our country. This city has a very rich history and many historical monuments. In this article Persiana Travel and Tourism Agency gives you an introduction of the city of Tabriz to get more acquainted with the various aspects of tourism in this historical land. So, join us to travel to eastern Azerbaijan province and visit its beautiful cities and monuments.