Museums

Armenian Museum
Museum of ancient articles and antiques
Address : Tabriz

 
Ahar Museum
Historic and artistic items
Address : Shahab-al-Din Ahari's Tom, Ahar

 
Archeological Museum of Faculty of Literature
Museum of earthenware objects dating back to the era before Christ, and chinaware, coin and clothes related to Safavid and Qajar eras
Address : Literature Faculty, Tabriz

 
Azerbaijan Museum
Museum of archeology and anthropology
Address : Adjacent to Kaboud Mosque, Imam Khomeini Ave., Tabriz

 
Master Shahriyar Museum
His works and books of poems displayed in his own house
Address : House of Master Shahriyar, Behind Maqsoudiyeh Clock, Tabriz

 
Maragheh Museum
Museum of articles dating back to B.C. and, Parthian and Sassanid eras
Address : Adjacent to Ohadi Maragheie's Tomb, Maragheh
 
 
Constitution Museum
Museum of documents related to the Constitutional Movement
Address : Cultural Heritage Organization, Motahari Ave., Tabriz
 
 

Major Monuments

Babak Castle
Type: Castle
Date: 10th A.D.
Location: Kaliber
Description: This castle lies on a mountain and is surrounded by deep valleys. Babak Khorramdin, Azerbaijani warrior, and his followers fought against the Arab army from this castle for 22 years.
   
 
Alishahi Citadel
Type: An old mosque
Date: 1316 A.D.
Location: Tabriz
Description: These are the remains of a magnificent mosque which was decorated with impressive tile works. It has sustained heavy damages from repeated earthquakes.
   
 
 
Kaboud Mosque
Type: A historic mosque
Date: 1465 A.D.
Location: Tabriz
Description: These are the remains of a grand mosque, a large part of which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1778. The impressive and tile worked portal and exquisite inscriptions greatly add to its magnificence.
   
 
Maghberat-ol-Shoara
Type: Notables' tomb
Date: Contemporary
Location: Tabriz
Description: This is a place where a large number of poets and Sufis have been buried, notably Khaqani, Asadi Toosi, Anvari Abiverdi, Sheikh Mohammad Khiyabani, Mohammad Hussein Shahriyar, the contemporary poet. Its beautiful buildings offer immense attraction.
   
 
Maraghe's Five Tombs
Type: Old tombs
Date: 1147 A.D.
Location: Maraghe
Description: There are five old tombs in Maragheh, among which the Red Dome is of the greatest antiquity. This tomb, which was constructed in 1147 A.D., has exquisite brick and tile works and impressive inscriptions. Other four domes are Kaboud Dome, Modavar Dome, Ghafariyeh Dome and Gouie Tower.
   
 
El Guli Building
Type: Pond and building
Date: Renovated in 1970 A.D.
Location: Tabriz
Description: Covering an area of 54,675 m2, this pond lies next to a green hill, 7 km southeast of Tabriz. It provides great opportunities for recreation.
   
 
Khaneye Mashroutiyat (House of Constitution)
Type: An old house.
Date: 1868 A.D.
Location: Tabriz
Description: This house used to be a meeting place for the leaders of the Constitutional Movement in Tabriz. This building displays impressive decorations.
   
 
Mianeh Bridge
Type: An old bridge
Date: Before 14th century A.D.
Location: Mianeh
Description: This bridge dates back to at least 650 years ago, and has been renovated several times since then. Chardin Knight visited this bridge in 1664 A.D.
   

 
Tabriz Bazaar
Type: An old bazaar
Date: Unknown
Location: Tabriz
Description: This bazaar is one the most prominent bazaars of Iran, as regards its architectural style, the numbers of saras (trade-houses) and rastehs (sections of bazaar) and also the volume of transactions. About 6000 trade guilds are engaged in various activities in this bazaar. Its carpet and jewelry markets have become famous throughout the world.
   
 
 
Saint Stepanous's Church
Type: An old Church
Date: 10 till 12th A.D.
Location: Marand
Description: This grand church is one of the most significant monuments in northwest of Iran, as regards both historic importance and architectural style. It has is a combination of Iranian, Greek and Roman architectures.
   
 
 
Other monuments

Tabriz: Agh Gonbad Castle, Municipality Palace, Rob-e- Khorshidi Building, A Collection of old Graveyard near Tabriz

Ahar: Kardasht Bathhouse and Castle, Ahar Bazaar, Jame Mosque, Sheik Shahab-al-Din's Tomb

Bonab: Zahak's Castle, Mehr Abad Mosque

Kaliber: Ghahghahe, Payam and Nowrouz Historic Castles , Khoda Afarin Bridge, A Collection of Historic Hills

Maraghe: Ohadi Maragheie's Tomb, Jame Mosque, Moezedin Mosque, Imamzadeh Ma'soum

Mianeh: Pole Dokhtar (Daughter's Bridge), Jamal Abad Caravanserai

Sarab: A Collection of Historic Hills, the Bazaar, Jame Mosque, Sheikh Eshagh Tomb

Shabestar: Jame Mosque, Sheikh Mahmood Shabestari's Tomb