Tabriz

One of the fourth most polulated city in Iran after Tehran, Mashhad and Esfahan with a population more than 1,500,000 in Eastern Azerbaijan Province is Tabriz, which was also known as Shahrbagh. Having some of most famous museums, holding some of the cultural events, and harboring a couple of the most prestigious Iranian universities, the city is considered a major hub for science and culture in Iran. It was named by the Organization of Islamic Conference as the "city of the Islamic world tourism" for 2018.

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History


The city was Iran's capital during the Kara Koyunlu, Ak Koyunlu & Safavid dynesties and was Iran's crown predominantly during Qajar Period. This city is a modern industrialized Iranian city with signs of civilization dating back 2,500 years.

In an inscription related to Sangar II one of the Assyrian rulers 714 BC, the name of Tabriz has been mentioned in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD when the city has great importance. For the first time in the 4th century AH., the Raavadian family proclaimed it as their capital. During the said period and the Mongol reign, the city experienced many earthquakes causing it to become a ruined city. But after the Mongol conquests this city was made capital by 'Abaqakhan' of the Ilkhanan. During the reign of 'Mahmood Qazan' the city thrived. Mosques such as Alishah, Robe Rashidy, and Shonab Qazan were constructed during this period. During the Safavid dynasty it was the capital of Iran. The Kabood Mosque is a relic from the time of the Turkamans. In later centuries this city has been the seat of great warriors facing the Ottomans and Russians.

 

Attractions


If you decide to travel to this historical city and visit the attractions of it, be sure to take a lot of time to visit the attractions of this city, the attractions of this city are both natural and historic, there are various parks in this city. Historical and famous museums, old mosques, houses of elders and ... are from Tabriz's spectacular places. Most exciting attractions of this city are Grand Bazaar, Behnam House, Elgoli Park and famous Saat Tower. Most of the preserved historical sites belong to Ilkhanid, Safavid and Qajar. Among these sites is grand Bazaar, inscribed as a World Heritage Site.


Climate


The city has a humid continental climate with regular seasons. Climate of the city is dry steppe with warm and dry summers and cold winters. The cold winter is influenced by high altitude and mountain topography of the region. The weather is hot and dry in summer, although the heat is moderated due to its proximity to Sahand Mountain and the presence of many gardens around the city. The annual precipitation is around 320 millimetres (13 in), a good deal of which falls as snow during the winter months and rain in spring and autumn.


Foods and Sweets


Kufteh Tabrizi, Dolma, Bonab Kebab and Aush-e Dough are some of the most popular Iranian cuisine dishes, exclusively available only in the city. Also, don’t forget that their chefs and backers are famous for their skills all around the country. So make sure that you try the local Iranian sweets and desserts such as the cookies, Ris, Qurabieh, Baqlava and Rahat-ol Holghum.


Handicrafts


Iran is a country famous for its handicrafts and it is one of the main centers of Iranian handicrafts. Craftsmen of different ilk each have their own market in Grand Bazaar. These include the great jewelry Bazaar known as Amir Bazaar (the biggest jewelry bazaar in the country), leather bazaar famous for its precious leather bags, the great shoe market which is the center of hand-made leather shoes and last but not the least the great bazaar of handwoven rugs and carpets.

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