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June 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine 13 DocumentaryTouring Iran Works www.Mahan.aero Tabriz the Tourism Capital of Islamic Countries in 2018 Tourism ministers of Islamic countries selected the and East Asia, the city has been named by the Organization historical city of Tabriz as the capital of Islamic tourism in of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as the 2018 tourism capital of 2018. Islamic countries. On the final day of the 9th Islamic Conference of Tourism Once a center of culture and Islamic civilization and the Ministers (December 21-23( in Niamey, Niger, ministers of seat of many diplomatic, political and international tourism of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) missions, Tabriz seeks to restore its historic glory as the member states approved the selection of Tabriz as the new tourism capital. capitals of Islamic tourism in 2018. According to the 13th century travelogue of Venetian Tabriz boasts 1,800 national heritage sites and with the merchant and adventurer Marco Polo, Tabriz attracted old history, rich culture, brilliant civilization, matchless merchandise from India and Iraq, the Persian Gulf and tourist attractions, undeniable social potentials, soothing many other places. At the time, it was the capital of the weather , traditional sites, modern shopping centers and Persian Empire which stretched from Egypt to Central Asia a vast array of capabilities in different fields can lead help and from the Indian Ocean to Armenia. Tabriz with realizing the goals of Tabriz 2018. In Iran, Tabriz is known as the city of "The Firsts" because A key location on the Silk Road and a gateway to Europe many of inventions and innovations were used in Tabriz 14 June 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine DocumentaryTouring Works Iran www.Mahan.aero for the first time in Iran. The first printing house, library, of the Ilkhanate (Mongol( dynasty since 1265. During the cinema, preschool, school, the deaf and dumb school, Ghazan Khan era, who came into power in 1295, the city modern coin, bill, chamber of commerce, municipality, reached its highest splendour. The later realm stretched telephone, power plant, fire department, ... was made in from the Amu Darya in the East to the Egypt borders in Tabriz and Tabriz university is the second oldest university the West and from the Caucasus in the North to the Indian in Iran after Tehran University. Ocean in the South.[45] It was again the capital of Iran The name Tabrīz is said to derive from tab-riz (“causing during the Qara Qoyunlu dynasty from 1375 to 1468 and heat to flow”), from the many thermal springs in the area. then during the Ag Qoyunlu within 1468–1501. Finally, it was capital of the Iranian Empire in the Safavid period from 1501 until their defeat in 1555. Capital of Iran During the Qajar dynasty, Tabriz was used as residence Tabriz was chosen as the capital by several rulers center of Iranian Crown Prince (1794–1925(. commencing from the time of Atropates. It was the capital June 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine 15 Documentary Works www.Mahan.aero Tabriz Attractions Tabriz Historical Bazaar Complex Historic bazaar complex, is one of the oldest bazaars structure consists of several sub-bazaars, such as Amir of the Middle East and the largest covered bazaar in Bazaar (gold and jewelry bazaars(, Mozzafarieh (carpet the world. It was inscribed as World Heritage Site by bazaar(, a shoe bazaar, and many other various bazaars. UNESCO in July 2010 and was one of the most important The most prosperous era of Tabriz and its bazaar was commercial centers on the Silk Road. in 13th century when the town became the capital city It consists of a series of interconnected, covered, brick of Safavid kingdom. The city lost its status as capital in structures, buildings, and enclosed spaces for different 16th century. Although, numerous modern shops and functions. malls have been established nowadays, the bazaar of Tabriz has been a place of cultural exchange since Tabriz has remained economic heart of both the city and antiquity and its historic bazaar complex is one of the northwestern of Iran. most important commercial centers on the Silk Road. The present structure of bazaar dates back to the final Located in the center of Tabriz, Iran, this spectacular years of the Zand dynasty (1750-1779 A.D.(. 16 June 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine DocumentaryTouring Works Iran www.Mahan.aero The Famous Tabriz Rug Stores Famed all over the world, the Tabriz rugs are known for their diversity of designs and for being one of the oldest rug weaving centers in the world. Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and adherence to the classical traditions of antique Persian rug design. Blue Mosque Built in 1465, the Blue Mosque of Tabriz was once one of the most famous mosques in the world thanks to its sophisticated mosaics. Sadly however once of Tabriz’s frequent earthquakes decimated the site in 1772 leaving only a few portions standing. Restoration is still ongoing, but you can still spot patches of the original turquoise tiling and the entire site is defiantly worth visiting. Tabrīz has several notable ancient buildings. The Blue Mosque, or Masjed-e Kabūd (1465–66), has long been renowned for the splendour of its blue tile decoration. The citadel, or Ark, which was built before 1322 on the site of a collapsed mosque, is remarkable for its simplicity, its size, and the excellent condition of its brickwork. Also noteworthy are the remains of the 12-sided tomb of Maḥmūd Ghāzān, ruler of the Mongol dynasty in Iran. The Famed Shahriar Poet Shrine (Maghbarato-Shora) Tabriz Historical Bazaar Complex Iranians are particularly proud of their historical poets and in Tabriz they immortalize them all in the rather modernist Shahriar Poet Shrine. The most famous post commemorated here is Poet Ostad Shahriyar. Maghbarat-o-Shoara is a grave yard and a memorial for the poets and famous writer who lived in the city. The most recent poet who buried here is East Azerbaijan›s poet Shahriyar. June 2018 Mahan Inflight Magazine 17 Touring Iran www.Mahan.aero El Goli Park The two-story building was constructed in 1868 by Haj artificial lake to the area of 54,675 square meters. El Goli, Vali Me›mar-e Tabrizi. It has numerous rooms and halls. only 4 km south of downstream Tabriz. El Goli used to The most beautiful part of the house is a skylight and a be the summer palace for rulers or the king who ruled in corridor decorated with colorful glasses and mirrors.