Bazaar of Tabriz

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An aley in Tabriz Bazaar (special alley for carpet selling).
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An aley in Tabriz Bazaar (special alley for carpet selling).

The Bazaar of Tabriz, located in city-center of Tabriz, Iran, is one of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Middle East. It is said that it is the largest closed one-roofed structure in the world. Bazaar of Tabriz has a very good outlook.

It consists of some sub-bazaar in various fields including Amir Bazaar (for gold and jewelry), shoe bazaar, Mozzafarieh (carpet bazaar) and many other subdivisions for special matters. In modern time in which there have been established numerous modern shops, malls ... the Bazar remains as the economical heart of the Tabriz. Also in special ceremonies it is used for the celebration of the ceremonies (especially it is used for celebrating Ashura).

Like other middle easter Bazaars there are a few numbers of mosques constructed behind Bazaar. Jome Mosque is the greates mosque behind Tabriz Bazzar.

Tabriz Jome Mosque.
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Tabriz Jome Mosque.

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