East Azarbaijan Province

Top Sights in East Azarbaijan Province

Editor's Choice

East Azarbaijan's landscape is defined by its volcanic geology and strategic position along the Silk Road. This selection highlights the province’s architectural range, from the troglodyte dwellings of Kandovan and the Safavid-era Khaje Nazar Caravanserai to the Ilkhanid history preserved in Maragheh’s museums. Natural landmarks like the Quri Gol wetland complement structural heritage such as the 23-arch bridge in Mianeh and the intricate Kordasht Historical Hammam, offering insight into the region's diverse cultural and prehistoric past.

Editor's Choice — Map

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Kandovan

Troglodyte village featuring homes carved into cone-shaped volcanic rock formations formed by Sahand Mountain eruptions.

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- Quri Gol

A freshwater lake and protected wetland serving as a critical habitat for rare migratory birds, including the white-headed duck.

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Kordasht Historical Hammam

Safavid-era bathhouse near the Aras River, known for its limestone architecture, octagonal dressing room, and intricate interior plasterwork.

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موزه ایلخانی

Located in Maragheh, this museum displays specialized collections of Ilkhanid-era pottery, glasswork, and metalwork from the 13th and 14th centuries.

E

سایت فسیلی مراغه

Paleontological site containing vertebrate fossils from the Late Miocene period, including remains of prehistoric elephants, giraffes, and rhinoceroses.

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Khaje Nazar caravanserai

A Safavid-era Silk Road inn near Jolfa, constructed with stone and brick, featuring a central courtyard and vaulted chambers.

G

Shams Tabrizi

A memorial site dedicated to the 13th-century Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher of Rumi, located within historical Tabriz.

H

23 پل میانه

A Safavid-era stone bridge spanning the Shahrestaneh River, characterized by its twenty-three distinct arches and traditional masonry.

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History Museum of Mianeh

Museum housing archaeological artifacts recovered from the Mianeh district, spanning from the prehistoric era to the Islamic period.

J

پل تاریخی لیلان

A multi-arched masonry bridge dating back to the Safavid period, crossing the Leylan River in southern East Azarbaijan.

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