Oost-Azerbeidzjan

Religieuze bezienswaardigheden in de provincie Oost-Azerbeidzjan

Religious Landmarks

East Azerbaijan’s religious architecture spans centuries, from the 15th-century Blue Mosque in Tabriz, renowned for its intricate turquoise tilework, to the UNESCO-listed Saint Stepanos Monastery near the Aras River. This collection highlights the region's diverse spiritual heritage, including the Safavid-era Jameh Mosque of Mehrabad in Bonab and the modern geometric landmark of the Poets' Tomb. These sites represent a historic convergence of Islamic artistry and Armenian Christian traditions.

Religious Landmarks — Kaart

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Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is a historic mosque in Tabriz, Iran. The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of…

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Saint Stepanos Monastery

The Saint Stepanos Monastery, also known in Armenian as Maghardavank, is an Armenian monastery located about 15 km northwest of the city of…

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Poets' Tomb

Maqbarat-o-shoara or the Mausoleum of Poets is a Maqbara belonging to classical and contemporary poets, mystics and other notable people,…

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Shepherds' Church

A 16th-century Armenian stone church located near the Aras River. It historically served local shepherds and features a simple square layout with a central dome, restored in 1836.

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Jameh Mosque of Mehrabad

Jameh Mosque of Mehrabad is related to the Safavid dynasty and is located in Bonab, Mehrabad Square.

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بقعه امامزاده محمد(ع)

A local religious shrine and tomb dedicated to a descendant of a Shia Imam, serving as a site for prayer and pilgrimage.

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Emamzadeh Seyyed Ebrahim-e Khalil

A religious shrine and place of worship located in the Shabestar district.