Tabriz

Tabriz: City of Museums

Tabriz has been given the title “city of firsts”, and is the capital of East Azerbaijan and the hometown of many of the country’s pioneers. In addition, Tabriz is home to the country’s oldest bazaar and one of the largest covered in the world, it was chosen as the capital of Iran during the Safavid era, making it the first capital of Shia Islam. It is a modern industrialized Iranian city with signs of civilization dating back 2,500 years. Many historical monuments can be found in Tabriz, which represent Iran’s architectural transition throughout its deep history. Most of Tabriz's preserved historical sites belong to Ilkhanid, Safavid, and Qajar. 

About the Climate of Tabriz

Tabriz is usually cold in winter and cool-ish in summer. Severe weather conditions, harsh geographical features, and, last but not least, proneness to seismic events may have as well influenced the residents’ personality, pride, and creativity. The average temperature in Tabriz varies from 23°F to 91°F and is rarely below 12°F or above 98°F.

Tabriz World Heritage Sites

Tabriz is one of the oldest rug weaving centers and produces a huge diversity of types of carpets. There are also some world heritage sites in the city of Tabriz, which include:

Bazaar of Tabriz

Bazar-e Tabriz is a historical market situated in the city center of Tabriz, Iran. The Bazaar of Tabriz is one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and the largest covered bazaar in the world. This historic bazaar complex is one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road.

Blue Mosque

Masjed-e Kabud is a historic mosque in Tabriz. Upon the order of Jahan Shah, this mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465. The earthquake of 1780 severely damaged the mosque leaving only the iwan (entrance hall). Reconstruction began in 1973, however, it is still incomplete.