Travel Guide to Tabriz, Iran

 About Tabriz and Its History

Tabriz is a major city in northwestern Iran and the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. It is one of the historical capitals of Iran and a hub of Azerbaijani culture. The majority of people in Tabriz speak Azerbaijani Turkish.

 What’s the Weather Like in Tabriz?

Tabriz experiences hot summers and very cold winters.

 Best Time to Visit Tabriz

The best seasons to visit are spring (especially during Nowruz) and autumn when the weather is mild and pleasant.
Summers are warm but more bearable than many other cities and host various festivals. Winters are cold and snowy.

 Public Transportation in Tabriz

You can get around Tabriz using buses, metro, and taxis.
You can reach Tabriz by train or flight to Shahid Madani International Airport, one of Iran’s key airports.

 Where to Stay in Tabriz: Hotels or Eco-Lodges?

1. Azadi Hotel

2. Tabriz International Hotel

3. Laleh Park Hotel

4. Pars El Goli Hotel

5. Shahryar International Hotel

6. Darya Hotel

 Top Places to Visit in Tabriz

1. Jameh Mosque of Tabriz – A brilliant example of Iranian-Islamic architecture

2. Firefighting Tower (Yangin Tower) – Symbol of Tabriz’s firefighting history

3. Arg of Tabriz – A 700-year-old fortress

4. Qajar Museum – Housed in a historic Qajar-era mansion

5. Azerbaijan Museum – One of the most important museums in Iran

6. Constitutional House of Tabriz

7. Iron Age Museum

8. Blue Mosque (Kabood Mosque)

9. Eynali Mountain Park

10. El Goli Park

11. Master Shahriar’s House-Museum

12. Ali Monsieur’s Historical House

 Best Shopping Spots in Tabriz

1. Grand Bazaar of Tabriz – The largest covered bazaar in the world

2. Royal Shopping & Entertainment Complex

3. Milad Noor Shopping Center

4. Atlas Shopping Center

 Most Popular Tabriz Souvenirs

Sweets:

1. Baslogh

2. Kadaif Baklava

3. Ishli Kokeh Bread

4. Walnut Halva

5. Nougat (Noga)

6. Qurabiya (Ghorabiyeh)

7. Tabrizi Loz

8. Latifeh Pastry

9. Sesame Sweets of Tabriz

10. Tabrizi Sugar-Coated Almonds (Nogh)

Handicrafts:

1. Silverwork

2. Persian Carpets

3. Metal Engraving (Qalamzani)

4. Woodcarving (Monabatkari)

 Traditional Foods of Tabriz: Unforgettable Flavors

1. Carrot Stew (Khoresht-e Havij)

2. Tabrizi Meatballs (Kufteh Tabrizi)

3. Omaj Soup (Ash-e Omaj)

4. Sour Grape Soup (Ash-e Abghooreh)

5. Tabrizi Khagineh (Sweet Omelet)

6. Milky Rice (Suti Polow)