TABRIZ
Heartbeat of Modern Iran
Tabriz: Capital of History and the Art of Carpets
A Silk Road city with a world heritage site
Tabriz, an ancient city at the heart of the Silk Road, is one of Iran’s most important historical and economic centers. This city, which was once a capital, played a crucial role in the country’s history.
The city’s beating heart is its historical bazaar, which is the largest covered bazaar in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition, attractions like the Blue Mosque and the Maqbarat-ol-Shoara tell its rich history.
Tabriz proudly holds the title of “World Capital of Handmade Carpets.” Its carpets, with their intricate and high-quality designs, are world-renowned, and each one is a work of art. Tabriz is a fascinating destination for lovers of Iranian history and art.
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Tabriz: A City to Wander and Feel
Tabriz, the beating heart of Iran’s Azerbaijan. Tabriz has rich history and culture. It’s famous for being the “city of firsts.” this city creates memorable moments for tourists with its unique cultural attractions. To introduce Tabriz, we can point to both its historical buildings and long history as the capital of Iran, and its cold and mountainous nature.
📍 Where is Tabriz? How to get there?
Tabriz is in the northwest of Iran, right under the shadow of the Sehand and Einali mountains. It’s easy to get to:
– Tabriz International Airport: Direct flights: limited domestic flights and international flights .
– Trains: an efficient train system
– Roads: it has good road infrastructure.
– Buses: affordable.
– The Tabriz Metro also helps a lot to get around the city.
Explore the stories of Tabriz.
Tabriz, a city that has gone through centuries. From the era of the Silk Road to becoming the capital, it has a lot of memories in its heart.
Places you shouldn’t miss:
– Tabriz Historical Bazaar: the largest covered market in the world,UNESCO World Heritage Site.
– Blue Mosque: One of the four blue mosques in the world, with beautiful azure tiles, the turquoise symbol of Islam, is the Blue Mosque of Tabriz.
– El-Goli: A beautiful park with a lake in the middle, a good place for a picnic.
– Arg Alishah : Arg Alishah is the tallest brick building in Tabriz from the Ilkhanid period with a large and impressive arch.
– Kandovan Village: This stone village was formed as a result of volcanic activity on Mount Sahand over the years.
– Constitutional House: A monument to the Constitutional Revolution.
– Mount Einali: A walk or cable car ride with a breathtaking view of the city.
– Shahriar House: Where Iran’s beloved poet lived and is now a museum.
🌿 Arts and Souvenirs
If you’re into arts and crafts, Tabriz is a paradise:
– Handmade Tabrizi carpets
– Delicate silver jewelry
– Leather products like bags and shoes with a traditional feel
– Colorful pottery and ceramic dishes
– Sweets like sohan and nougat
🍲 Flavors of Tabriz
Tabriz’s food is heart-warming. One of those heavy and delicious dishes that make you feel at home:
– Tabrizi Kofte: A large ball of meat, nuts, and dried fruit, in a charming broth.
– Ash Doogh: A light and cool soup that makes your heart happy.
– Dolma Barg Mou: Full of flavor and love.
– Qarabieh: A mouth-watering sweet.
If you’re looking for authentic Tabrizi food, don’t miss the restaurants of Baghmishe or Haj Ali Kofte Tabrizi.
🤝 What are the people of Tabriz like?
The people in Tabriz are presumed to possess high levels of fanaticism towards national or religious matters. They are kind, warm-hearted, and highly hospitable. They speak Azeri as their language and follow the Shiite religion. It is interesting to know that despite these prejudices, these people have also accepted people of other languages and religions in their city; so that Persian-speaking people and Christian, Kalemie, and Zoroastrian ethnicities also live in Tabriz.
🚗 Best time to travel, cost, and commute
– ☀️ Spring and fall are wonderful. Winters are snowy and great for skiing, and summers are bearable.
– 💰 From budget guesthouses to luxury hotels, there’s something for every budget.
– 🚕 Metro, taxi, Snap, and bus are all available ways to get around the city.
📚 The main language of the people is Azeri Turkish, but they also speak Persian fluently. Some of them also speak English in tourist places.
✨ What does Tabriz mean?
So-called Tabriz is not merely a city; it is a feeling. The fresh bread smell, the bazaar one hears, and the view of the mountains. In the morning, you will walk into an old alley; by evening, you will be in a modern cafe. Every moment is a story. Tabriz shows itself to you, talks to you, makes memories… and maybe when you are packing your suitcase to return, a new travel plan has formed in your mind.
