Tabriz Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
About Tabriz
The majority of the city's population are Iranian Azerbaijanis, followed by Persians, Armenians, Assyrians, and other people of the Caucasus. At an altitude of 1,340 meters above sea level, 619km northwest ofTehran, it was the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960s. It is a former capital of Persia, and had a population of 1,400,000 according to 1992 census. Tabriz is in a valley to the north of the long ridge of Mount Sahand. The valley opens out into a plain that slopes down gently to the northern end of Lake Orumieh, 60km to the west. The 160-km long Aji, Chai or Talkheh River is the major river of the city, formed by merging of three smaller rivers, namely the Ab Nahand, Quri Chai, and Ojan Chai, all of which originate from the Sabalan Mountain and the heights in the southeas
Top Attractions in Tabriz
Explore the best things to see and do in Tabriz:
- ★Ark-e-Alishah (Ark Citadel)
- ★Azerbaijan Museum
- ★Babak Castle
- ★Baghlar Baghi Amusement Park
- ★Bazaar of Tabriz
- ★Behnam House
- ★Blue Mosque (Goy Machid)
- ★Constitution house
Where to Eat in Tabriz
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Badas Restaurant
- 🍴Delestan
- 🍴Tabriz Modern Restaurant
- 🍴Tooska
Where to Stay in Tabriz
- 🏨Amin Guesthouse
- 🏨Behboud Hotel
- 🏨Esteghbal Hotel
- 🏨Ghods Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Gostaresh
- 🏨Hotel Laleh Park
Tabriz Travel Guide Sections
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