Maraqeh Museum, Maraqeh

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Maraqeh Museum, Maraqeh

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 specially pieces relative to the Ilkhanan era (Mongols). In the area surround the mausoleum of Ohadi Maraqehei are numerous stone pieces such as chest (placed on graves) and rams sculptured from stone are evidences here.

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East Azarbayjan Tourism Attraction

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Historical Places, East Azarbayjan

Other Old Houses, East Azarbayjan

Besides above, there are other ancient houses too such as 'Harirchi House' Tabriz, Sharbat Zadgan house, Tajer Bashi house, Doctor Ganjehie house, Mirza Hassan Vayiz house to name a few.

Modavar Dome, Maraqeh

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...

Other Old Baths, East Azarbayjan

Other ancient baths that can be named are the public bah of "Khameneh" in Shabestar and "Amir Kabir" public bath in the village of 'Turkaman Chay' in Mianeh.

Natural Attractions, East Azarbayjan

Orumieh Lake, East Azarbayjan

Lake Orumieh is one of the largest and permanent lakes of Iran and has characteristics of its own. This lake is located to the northwest of the province and stretches from north to south, thereby...

Alavian Dam Lake, Maraqeh

This lake is situated behind the Alavian dam constructed on the Soofian Chay river. It is also a recreational area being only 3 km. from Maraqeh. The Sahand mountains can also be viewed from...

Morodaq Mountain, Tabriz

This mountain lies 36 km. west of Tabriz and the highest peak of which is Moord Daq with an altitude of 2,210 m.. Its other summits,i.e., Cheleh Khaneh, Peer Moosi and Khajeh Marjan are visited by...

Religious Places, East Azarbayjan

Mehr Abad Mosque, Bonab

This mosque is from the Safavid era and has excellent oriental architectural display with numerous pillars

Tabriz Jame' Mosque (Jomeh Mosque), Tabriz

It is one of the historical mosques of the area. Throughout the ages this mosque has flourished and today is the seat of theology and place for religious ceremonies.

Sarab Jame' Mosque, Sarab

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.

Art And Cultural Places, East Azarbayjan

Wildlife Museum, Tabriz

This museum displays a variety of taxidermy specimens of animals and species found in the province of Azarbayjan.

Local Music and Dances, East Azarbayjan

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...

Maraqeh Museum, Maraqeh

Wonderfull Villages, East Azarbayjan

Kandowan Village, Tabriz

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...

Sis Village, Shabestar

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.

Oshtobin Village, Kalibar

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...