Shah Abbasi Stony Caravansary, Sarab

Other summits in the province are as follows: Sultan Jahangeer at as height of 3,255 m.. Neshan Kooh at an attitude of 3,660 m. in Arasbara. Shanjan 3,125 m. in Shabestar and Aaq Daq with an attitude...

Qoory Goel Lake, Tabriz

This sweet water lake is located 45 km. east of Tabriz. (en route to Tehran from this city). Because of its special characteristics both environmentally as well as regarding wild species, has...

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...

Religious Places, East Azarbayjan

Mehr Abad Mosque, Bonab

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

Kabood (Goey) Mosque, Tabriz

This structure is the remnants of the Turkamans in the year 870 AH. The mosque was destroyed by the earthquake in the year 1192 AH. and only the gateway remained as an excellent piece of...

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.

Art And Cultural Places, East Azarbayjan

Azarbayjan Museum, Tabriz

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...

Aramaneh Museum, Tabriz

This is one of the most important Armenian Museums of Iran and is situated in Shariyati Avenue of Tabriz. Here there is a collection of valuables such as hand written books, scrolls, commandments,...

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, East Azarbayjan

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...

Wonderfull Villages, East Azarbayjan

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...

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...