Tabriz

Tabriz

Tabriz is the fifth largest city and one of the historical capitals of Iran and the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. Situated at an altitude of 1,350 meters at the junction of the Quru River and Aji River, it was the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960s, one of its former capitals, and residence of the crown prince under the Qajar dynasty. The city has proven extremely influential in the country’s recent history. Tabriz is located in a valley to the north of the long ridge of the volcanic cone of Sahand, south of the Eynali mountain. The valley opens out into a plain...
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quick facts
Country:Iran
Population:1,579,312
Area:54.1 sq. mi.
Time zone:Iran Standard Time
Also known as:Tabriz, Iran

Famous landmarks in Tabriz

Yadegare Imam Stadium
Yadegare Imam Stadium

Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tabriz, Iran, and is the second largest stadium in Iran. It is currently used mostly for...
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Takhti Stadium
Takhti Stadium

The Bagh Shomal Stadium or the Takhti Stadium of Tabriz is a multi-use stadium in Tabriz, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and...
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Shahid Pour Sharifi Arena
Shahid Pour Sharifi Arena

The Shahid Pour Sharifi Arena is an indoor sports arena in Tabriz, Iran.It is the home stadium of Futsal Super League team Gostaresh Foolad. The...
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Map of Tabriz

Colleges and universities in Tabriz

University of Tabriz
University of Tabriz
Founded:1947
Enrollment:15,255
Azarbaijan University of Tarbiat Moallem
Azarbaijan University of Tarbiat Moallem
Founded:1987
Tabriz Islamic Art University
Tabriz Islamic Art University
Tabriz College of Technology
Tabriz College of Technology

Famous residents of Tabriz

Ivan Galamian
Ivan Galamian
Musical Artist, Author

Ivan Alexander Galamian was an influential French violin teacher of the twentieth century. He was born in Tabriz, Iran to an Armenian family, but...
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Jamileh Sheykhi
Jamileh Sheykhi
Film Actor

Jamileh Sheykhi was an actress and mother of actor Atila Pesyani. She made her stage debut in 1957 and began film acting with Shipwreck . As a...
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Tahmineh Milani
Tahmineh Milani
Film Actor

Tahmineh Milāni is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and producer. Milani was born 1960 in Tabriz, Iran. Of Azeri descent, she is the...
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Famous people born in Tabriz

Homeyra
Homeyra
Musical Artist

Parvaneh Amir-Afshari also known as Homeyra is an Iranian singer. She is a veteran celebrity of Iran's Golden Years of music. Her voice has been...
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Jamileh Sheykhi
Jamileh Sheykhi
Film Actor

Jamileh Sheykhi was an actress and mother of actor Atila Pesyani. She made her stage debut in 1957 and began film acting with Shipwreck . As a...
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Tahmineh Milani
Tahmineh Milani
Film Actor

Tahmineh Milāni is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and producer. Milani was born 1960 in Tabriz, Iran. Of Azeri descent, she is the...
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John Tillinger
John Tillinger
TV Actor

John Tillinger is a theatre director and actor. Born in Tabriz, Iran, Tillinger was raised in England, where he was first exposed to the theatre. He...
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Reza Naji
Reza Naji
Film Actor

Mohammad Amir Naji is an actor.

Airports in or near Tabriz

Tabriz International Airport
Tabriz International Airport
Airport code:TBZ
Sahand Airport
Sahand Airport
Airport code:ACP

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who are some famous people that were born in Tabriz?
  • A:
    People born here include:
    - Ashraf Dehghani
    - Karim Bagheri
    - Rasoul Khatibi
    - Ebrahim Taghipour
    - Sirous Dinmohammadi
    - Mohammad Hossein Shahriar
    - Reza Hassanzadeh
  • Q:
    What time zone is Tabriz in?
  • A:
    This area is in the Iran Standard Time.
  • Q:
    What are some popular places to visit in Tabriz?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - University of Tabriz
    - Yadegare Imam Stadium
    - Takhti Stadium
    - Eynali
    - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
    - Sahand University of Technology
Tabriz Photo Gallery
Tabriz
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