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?
Azadi Hotel
Tabriz International Hotel
Laleh Park Hotel
Pars El Goli Hotel
Shahryar International Hotel
Darya Hotel
Top Places to Visit in Tabriz
Jameh Mosque of Tabriz – A brilliant example of Iranian-Islamic architecture
Firefighting Tower (Yangin Tower) – Symbol of Tabriz’s firefighting history
Arg of Tabriz – A 700-year-old fortress
Qajar Museum – Housed in a historic Qajar-era mansion
Azerbaijan Museum – One of the most important museums in Iran
Constitutional House of Tabriz
Iron Age Museum
Blue Mosque (Kabood Mosque)
Eynali Mountain Park
El Goli Park
Master Shahriar’s House-Museum
Ali Monsieur’s Historical House
Best Shopping Spots in Tabriz
Grand Bazaar of Tabriz – The largest covered bazaar in the world
Royal Shopping & Entertainment Complex
Milad Noor Shopping Center
Atlas Shopping Center
Most Popular Tabriz Souvenirs
Baslogh
Kadaif Baklava
Ishli Kokeh Bread
Walnut Halva
Nougat (Noga)
Qurabiya (Ghorabiyeh)
Tabrizi Loz
Latifeh Pastry
Sesame Sweets of Tabriz
Tabrizi Sugar-Coated Almonds (Nogh)
Handicrafts:
Silverwork
Persian Carpets
Metal Engraving (Qalamzani)
Woodcarving (Monabatkari)
Traditional Foods of Tabriz: Unforgettable Flavors
Carrot Stew (Khoresht-e Havij)
Tabrizi Meatballs (Kufteh Tabrizi)
Omaj Soup (Ash-e Omaj)
Sour Grape Soup (Ash-e Abghooreh)
Tabrizi Khagineh (Sweet Omelet)
Milky Rice (Suti Polow)
