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TABRIZ
Regarding as the center of Azarbayjan, an immense area in the northwestern Iran, Tabriz has been the center of trade and tourism since the distant past.It is a city of great antiquity and has been the capital of Iran in different periods, as a result of which monuments of rich variety are found in it. The following are of more prominence:
Blue Mosque,Arg of Tabriz,IL Goli , , the historical Bazaar, Jame’ Mosque, City Hall, Clock Tower, Castle of Rashidieh, and many other attractions. Near Tabriz there are so many villages and towns, who are attractive sites for tourists. Some of these villages are: Near Tabriz there are so many villages and towns, who are attractive sites for tourists. Some of these villages are: Kandovan , Ahar , Jolfa , Shabestar , Kaleibar and Maragheh.
Blue Mosque
It is a famous mosque, the interior and exterior facades of which are decorated with some of the finest tile-mosaic in Iran. Dating back to the 15th century, it is a triumph architecturally.
Arg of Tabriz
Arg or citadel of Tabriz, dates back to the 14th century. It is an evidence of heroic resistance of the city’s people to the invaders. Arg is a leading tourist attraction of Tabriz
El Goli
It is a park containing an impressive building and a vast pool encircled by lofty trees in the center.From this garden, you can see a large red cliff overlooking the valley of the Taikel River which was through Tabriz. This beautiful pavilion dates back to Qajar’s era.
Kandovan
Kandovan is situated in Oscoo town, near Tabriz. In this village, a unique architecture suitable for mountainous areas has developed. The village’s people have managed to preserve their traditions in the course of history. Apart from architecture, the mineral springs of Kandovan has endless fascinating for many tourists.
Jolfa
Church Saint Stephen, being of considerable attraction architecturally, is in 16 kms west to this village.The construction of this church dates back to 10- 12 AC. There are so many calligraphies in Armenian language in this church, which refers to the way of its construction. Another attracting Church in this city is Holy Mary’s Church the construction of which refers to 16 AC.
Kalibar
This town is located 165 kms northeast of Tabriz. The Arras River crosses this district from the northern part, and the famous Castle of Babak in this town is located on the mountain. It is located 2600 meters high, west to Kaleibar
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