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Tabriz, Iran

Welcome to Tabriz, a city steeped in history as the former capital of Iran and now a thriving industrial and economic hub. Explore the ancient wonders of its renowned bazaar, one of the oldest and largest in the world, and be captivated by landmarks like the Blue Mosque and the Shah-Goli park.

Tabriz Iran

Population

With a population exceeding 1.7 million, Tabriz stands as the largest economic hub and metropolitan area in northwest Iran, holding the sixth position among all cities in the country

Tabriz city view

Climate

Tabriz features a cold semi-arid climate, transitioning to a humid continental climate with hot summers. The annual precipitation is around 283 mm, with snowy winters and hot, dry summers, offering a mild climate in spring and autumn. The average annual temperature is 12.6 °C.(55 °F)

Tabriz tourist spots

Points of Interest

Tabriz contains many historical sites such as Kandovan, the colorful mountains of Tabriz, Blue Mosque, and the Bazaar

Points of Interest

Kandovan village

Kandovan

An ancient village famous for its wonderful, rocky architecture

Tabriz colorful mountains

Colorful Mountains

The "painted mountains of Tabriz" earned their name from the abundance of mineral veins, creating vibrant, colorful landscapes

Blue Mosque in Iran

Blue Mosque

Built in 1465 by Jahan Shah, the Blue Mosque is a historic Tabriz landmark

Tabriz Bazaar in Iran

Tabriz Bazaar

One of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and holds the distinction of being the largest covered bazaar globally

The Qajar House

Qajar Museum

Otherwise known as the Amir Nezam house, a museum dedicated to the Qajar dynasty

Azerbaijan Museum

Azerbaijan Museum

Founded in April 1958, the Azerbaijan Museum in Tabriz is the oldest and first museum in northwestern Iran

Tabriz Fun Facts

Dive into Tabriz's fun facts, a mix of history, culture, and surprising details that make it special.

Marco Polo in Iran

Marco Polo

Marco Polo travelled the silk road and passed Tabriz in 1275. He stated, “a great city surrounded by beautiful and pleasant gardens."

School in tabriz

City of Firsts

First modern school, first museum, first city train, and the first electrical power plant in Iran were created in Tabriz

Safavid Dynasty

Largest City

In 1500 AD, when Tabriz was the capital of the Safavids, it was considered to be the fifth largest city in the world

Safety

According to statistics, Tabriz is known to be the safest city in Iran

Handicrafts

Tabriz is famous for its handicrafts, including hand woven rugs and jewelry

Carpet in Tabriz

World Record Carpet

Tabriz holds the world record title for largest handwoven carpet in the world

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