About

Tabriz is one of the historical capitals of Iran, and the present capital of East Azerbaijan Province with one of the oldest and largest covered bazaars in the world, that played a major role in Iran's recent history. Tabriz is known as the city of compassion in Iran, a city with very warm heart Azari who eagerly accept guest any …

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Planning a Trip

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Getting Around

To/From the airport: Airport bus 136 runs from Motahhari St about every 40 minutes. Taxis are also available which should cost US$1. Bus & Minibus: You can buy US$0.50 tickets for city transfers. Useful routes from the major city-bus terminal include bus 160 to the bus terminal and bus 110 to Valiasr. For train station, bus 111 which run the …

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History & Culture

The origin of Tabriz is believed to date back to distant antiquity, perhaps even before the Sassanian era (224 - 651 A.D.). The oldest stone tablet with a reference to Tabriz is that of Sargon the second, the Assyrian King. Although for some time Maragheh supplanted it, Tabriz was the capital of Azerbaijan in the 3rd century A.D. and again …

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Top Attractions

Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex: This historical site developed along the caravan routes of antiquity and thrived as a commercial and social centre linking the Persian Empire to Europe and China as one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road. As it said local merchants, townspeople and the religious class have played a significant role in bazaar's dynamics. …

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