From ancient times the music of Azarbayjan owed its fame to the presence of the 'Ashiqs' who were self made artisans contributed to the local music by composing lyrics and displaying their ability on the musical instruments in use. They performed in various ceremonies thereby securing an income too. Beside this special form of music other tunes are also played by different performs, being the music played throughout the other parts of Iran.
Music in Azarbayjan has been influenced by classical western and Russian music.
The dances of Azarbayjan have from the very beginning intermingled with their life style, that is the folklore native mythology. The most famous of these traditional dances are : Lesgie, Chooban, Zoorkhaneh, Finjan-Finjan, Koosagelin, Vasf-e-Hal, Minjeq-Salma, Dolma-Dolma, Alma-Atmaq to name a few.
The castle is situated 28 km. east of Ajabsheer on the eastern banks of the Lake Orumieh. According to historical evidences, this castle dates back to pre-Islamic period.
The architecture of this dome is very interesting and resembles a watch-tower. It has been constructed on very simple lines and could be said to be a defense tower. Like the dome, the doorway of this...
This castle is located 25 km. southeast of Ahar at a height region, dating back to the Sassanian period. It is built of stone, brick and gypsum, having a tall tower.
This famous observatory was constructed in the year 657 AH. during the rule of Hollakoo Khan under the orders of the great Iranian scholar Khajeh Nasiroddin Toosi. Archeologists have excavated...
Other lakes and wetlands such as the " Molla Yaqoob lake' (Sarab), The Khorram Daraq' and the "Qazi Kandi lake (Hashtrood) and wetlands namely, Yusofloo and Khormaloo in Ahar are...
This is one of the highest mountains in Azarbayjan, in addition to being an important dormant volcano in the country. The Sahand mountains are 50 km. south of Tabriz, the highest peak of which is Jam...
This church was erected between the periods of the 4th and 6th century AH. and is one of the important historical and religious structures of the city of Orumieh in the province of Azarbayjan. This...
It is one of the oldest and largest churches of Tabriz, where religious ceremonies of the Armenian sect take place. A few tombstones of famous personalities can be noted here.
This mosque is one without minarets is a relic of the 9th century AH, and has three altars, one of which is most beautiful with spectacular tile works.
The province of East Azarbayjan is reputed for its handicrafts in Iran namely a variety of carpets, rugs, Kilims (coarse carpet), Jajeem (loosely woven cloth), satchels, shawls, earthenware, ceramic...
This large edifice is located in Imam Khomeini avenue in Tabriz and is noted for its wide collection of historical valuable vestiges. It houses over 2,300 antique pieces that are on record, and more...
This museum is in the vicinity of The Cultural Heritage Directorate and the mausoleum of Ohadi Maraqehei in the city of Maraqeh. This museum houses thousands of valuable hand written books, antiques...
This village lies 62 km. southwest of Tabriz and 22 km. south of Oskoo. From the architectural point of views this village is interesting, as the settlements are rocky dating back to the 7th century...
This village lies 14 km. from Shabestar. An engraving (on stone) can be observed on one of the hillocks west of it. Here ancient graves are also evident.
This village is located on the borderline of Iran and the Republic of Azarbayjan, 14 km. from the Aras River. With its pleasant climate and natural beauty it stands in importance to the village of...
