East Azarbaijan

east azerbaijan province is located in north west of Iran. It is neighbor of west azerbaijan. The capital of east Azarbaijan is Tabriz.

History of East Azarbaijan
 

tabriz is a very old and historical city which is known as the cradle of culture and history in Iran. Its history goes back to 2500 years in history. The Azerbaijan region was located on silk road in the 16th century so tabriz had a significant role in the background history of Iran. Most Tabriz people speak the Turkish ethnic language. we can call azerbaijan region , azerbaijan persian territory, because although most of the people of azerbaijan region speak in Turkish language , their roots dated back to achaemenid dynasty and  it means all of those people which lived in north Iran were Persians and through the history their language changed to Turkish language . tabriz is located in Cold and mountainous region. Actually tabriz mountains belong to Arborz ranges. In Iran we have two important ranges named as Alborz from west to east in north and the other Zagros ranges spreaded from north to south in west. Jolfa, Bostanabad and Margheh are the other important cities of east azerbaijan region. tabriz is one of the most populated cities in Iran and known as one of the most historical, cultural and industrial cities in Iran. From old times tabriz had a significant role in economy and many factories are working from past industrial revolution in Iran that was more than hundred years ago. tabriz is famous for vintage tabriz rug and each year the carpet workshops of tabriz produce and export high quality rugs to local and international markets. Today tabriz has a prominent position in GDP and it has a very powerful role in producing machineries and steel products and tools in Iran. From old times the people of tabriz asked for a constitutional government and they had conflicts with local governments to change the ruling system from monarchies to republic governments which continued to the contemporary ruling system in Iran. tabriz rugs are so famous not only for the quality but for their design. Even the ties of the tabriz rugs are different and called double knots. Because of the system of tying in double knots the quality of rugs is raised and meanwhile the design of rugs kept in a very classic and old fashion style but the techniques progressed in best way. Today you can find antique tabriz rugs for sale in a high price. But finding a very old fashioned rug in tabriz Bazaar is not so hard. People of est azerbaijan iran are very hardworking and you can find very successful merchants and businessmen not only in est azarbaijan iran and azerbaijan region but also you can find them in every corner of the country even in the south area of Iran around Persian gulf. They kept their culture and try to maintain their culture and language in best way. They have their own traditions and they kept their accent when talking Persian language. Today we can call their new hybrid language the azerbaijan persian language.As mentioned before Azerbaijan is located in mountains and in winter the weather is too cold and freezing but this harsh climate never restricts tabriz people to work hard and even in winter people of Tabriz work hard as they can.There is evidence that Cornus mas, the cornelian cherry,  grows wild in the Arasbaran forests located in both east azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan provinces of Iran. tabriz is a rich city and they have one of the best infrastructures in the tourism industry in Iran.You can find many historical and cultural attractions in Tabriz also in Jolfa and Maragheh city. Tabriz bazaar has a significant role in Iran and east azerbaijan economy. tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex is a medieval market that extends over six kilometers.The bazaar, a maze of covered corridors and vaulted brickwork, is considered one of the oldest in the world. It includes hundreds of shops and vendors selling everything from spices and herbs to carpets, copperware, and traditional sweets. If you visit tabriz, visiting bazaar is a must and if you miss it, it means you missed  your whole tour in east Azerbaijan and tabriz. The atmosphere in bazaar takes you to 14 to 16th centuries of Iran. In tabriz you can find vast ranges of hotels to guest houses and hostels. They have very good quality boutique hotels in tabriz and they have an international airport to transfer tourists inside and outside the country. You can count on roadway buses which transfer millions of people each year from tabriz to most cities of Iran. Visiting tabriz for local tourists is a must but for international tourists it depends on time and money.

Tourism in East Azarbaijan

As mentioned before tabriz is a very important destination for national and local tourists especially in summer. If you intend to visit tabriz ,it is better you visit this region in spring and summer when the weather is more delicate and the greens are blooming . The atmosphere of the bazaar and cultural centers are more pleasant . the hotel and accommodation fees are low in the low season of winters. In Tabriz you can find many different cultural centers and you can find different museums in the city center. The citadel of Tabriz is a huge structure made by bricks and worth to see if you intend to visit tabriz. in old suburbs of tabriz, you can find “ jami “mosque and blue mosque ; both of them are worth to see and they take you to the old atmosphere of Tabriz in 15th and 16th centuries. The blue mosque was covered by blue tiles and it was very famous because of the structure and blue tiles covered the whole structure. You can visit many old fashioned houses and schools in religious and modern forms. Tabriz is a very modern city and you can find many galleries and cultural centers.tabriz university is old and many noble and cultural people graduated from this university and they had an important role in improving and progressing the country for the past hundred years. Tabriz restaurants are very famous and you can taste the best foods and fruits in Tabriz. tabriz meatball is famous all over the country and their kebabs and rice are tasty and it's a must to taste for local and international tourists. tabriz has many conventional centers and each year thousands of scientists and business people gather in conventional centers to share their knowledge and make decisions in future business and cultural fields. If you have enough time when you intend to visit Iran, visiting tabriz is a good decision.

 how to arrange your itinerary?

Finding the best time to travel and booking the flights and hotels is not a easy job.  As we mentioned above, tabriz and Azerbaijan are located in very cold land. Sometimes in winter tolerating the freezing temperature is not very simple. and choosing the best date and time is not very simple for foreigners.but sanapersian group is here for you to easily arrange your travel requirements . 

best time to travel to East Azarbaijan

 totally the best time to visit tabriz is in March and April .  But if you are interested in visiting Tabriz in winter, check the weather forecast first and after that make your final decision . it is better to consult professional guides to adjust the date of your flight. They check weather forecast in local news and teach you about best time to visit tabriz or other neighbor cities.

Conclusion

If you have enough time while visiting Iran, visiting Tabriz in spring is another unique experience. Tabriz is one of the best destinations for tourists in Iran. You can enjoy and have a memorable time visiting east azerbaijan in Iran. although Tabriz is cold in winter and the freezing weather is not tolerable for many people. Tabriz is a very historic city and you will enjoy it in a way to change your program and stay one or two more days in that city. Tabriz old bazaar is a unique place and a marvel between different bazaars of the country.Tabriz foods are delicious and you have the chance to taste the best foods of Iranian cuisine in Tabriz. Tabriz is famous about dining . Tabriz meat balls are famous in the whole country. Tabriz international airport is ready to serve international tourists and you can stay in Tabriz hotels at a reasonable price. We are waiting to visit you in Tabriz as soon as possible .Our professional guides in sanapersian tour and travel agency are ready to make all bookings and solve all problems in case of need. You can visit us on “sanapersian.travel” site or you can find us on social media.We are ready to help you out 24/7. So follow us right away . 

 (Sana Persian tour and travel service provider group)