Tabriz

The story of Tabriz is a colorful mosaic with ears to centuries of history and diverse influences. This cultural picture scrolls out across the city's neighborhoods, landmarks and populace. It is an exhibition of Iran'rd northwestern spirit in paint form. One of the city's most important heritage symbols is UNESCO World Heritage site: Tabriz Historic ►

The story of Tabriz is a colorful mosaic with ears to centuries of history and diverse influences. This cultural picture scrolls out across the city's neighborhoods, landmarks and populace. It is an exhibition of Iran'rd northwestern spirit in paint form. One of the city's most important heritage symbols is UNESCO World Heritage site: Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex.

Under The Sun: Though devoid of skyscrapers the Tabriz skyline has its own special charm. With its beautiful lake and luscious gardens, the Tabriz El-Gölü Park offers an ideal place to admire the city's panorama. Walking along its peaceful pathways you'll be struck by the marriage of architecture and nature.

The Tabriz Historic or Qajar Houses, are one of the most beautiful landmarks in Tabriz. These 19th century mansions are well-preserved, with sculpted tile work and fantastically beautiful stained glass windows. These houses are an opportunity to peek at the luxurious lives of Persian nobility.

Art lovers will find in Tabriz a mine of Persian creativity. This stunning museum, located within the Sa'at Tower in downtown Tehran has a superb assortment of contemporary and traditional Iranian art demonstrating that the nation is still rich with talent.

Life pulses in downtown Tabriz, and at its heart is the Tabriz Municipality Palace, a strikingly modernist building that contains spaces for various cultural activities. Its neighbor is the Tabriz City Theater Complex, where you can take in a play of traditional Iranian theater or something more modern.

Tabriz's multicolored cultural carpet shows off the diversity of its people. The Azerbaijan Museum, located within the Arg-e Tabriz (Tabriz Historic Castle), traces man's journey through history from prehistoric artifacts to Islamic art. Here you can really get to the core of Iranian civilization.

As the sun sets behind the surrounding mountains. Tabriz nightlife springs to life. The city has a vibrant arts community, with the Tabriz International Concert Hall featuring both classical music and modern dance at an international level.

Every neighborhood in Tabriz has a character all its own. You can explore in Kandovan Village ancient rock-carved troglodyte dwellings that testify to the inventiveness of local residents. At the same time, Sheshpeer is a centre for traditional Iranian music and culture. It offers performances that move your soul to tears.

Centuries of history, artistic expressions and natural beauty come together in a rich tapestry. There is no end to human imagination--Tabriz delights with endless horizons waiting for you to explore. No matter whether you're exploring the twisting passages of bazaar, admiring its beautiful architecture or lost in an explosion art and culture Tabriz is a destination no traveller should miss. ◄