Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Tabriz, Iran

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.1 km
Ascend 0 m
Descend 0 m

Experience Tabriz in Iran in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Tabriz

Sight 1: Blue Mosque

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The Blue Mosque is a historic mosque in Tabriz, Iran. The construction for Blue Mosque, also known as Masjed-e Moẓaffariya, started during the rule of the Qarā Qoyunlu dynasty (1351-1469) and was completed in 1465 during the reign of the Āq Qoyunlu The famous Blue Mosque is widely recognized as the last remaining example of Turkmen architectural and decorative styles in the city. The features of Blue Mosque prompted the scholars to explore the innovative features of Tabriz's ceramic tile craftsmanship—highlighting its distinctive "blue-and-white" patterns, lusterware, and gilded cobalt tiles, which for a considerable time were recognized as the sole known example of their kind.

Wikipedia: Blue Mosque, Tabriz (EN)

57 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: پارک خاقانی

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Khaqani Park or Boostan Khaqani is a small park in Tabriz. The park is named after Khaqani Shirvani, who died in Tabriz.

Wikipedia: Khaqani Park (EN)

444 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Tabriz Muncipality Office

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The Tabriz City and Municipality Museum is the name of a museum in the city of Tabriz, which is located on the basement floor of the Tabriz Municipal Palace building. This museum, which is considered as the first and only museum of the history of Iranian municipalities, is also among the first museums of municipalities in the world after China. This museum was established in 2007, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Iran's first municipality in Tabriz, in an area of 800 square meters and at a cost of 1 billion and 100 million Rials.

Wikipedia: موزه شهرداری تبریز (FA)

584 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Tabriz Citadel

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The Alishah Citadel refers to the remains of the southern porch of the Alishah Mosque in the city of Tabriz. This work was registered on January 5, 1931 with the registration number 170 as one of the national monuments of Iran.

Wikipedia: ارگ تبریز (FA)

921 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 5: Bazaar of Tabriz

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The Bazaar of Tabriz is a historical market situated in the city center of Tabriz, Iran. It is one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and the largest covered bazaar in the world. It is one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Wikipedia: Bazaar of Tabriz (EN)

1127 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 6: خانه پروین اعتصامی

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Parvin Etesami's house is the personal home of Parvin Etesami, a contemporary poet, in the city of Tabriz. This house belongs to the first Pahlavi period and is located in Tabriz, Abbasi Street, next to Mir Agha Mosque, Savojbolaghi Alley, No. 6, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on March 18, 2007 with the registration number 18681.

Wikipedia: خانه پروین اعتصامی (FA)

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