۲ Iran’s historic market that is still alive; Travel in the color and smell of old markets

Although modern shopping malls have been built, shopping from traditional and old markets still has its own fans. In these markets, you can also enjoy the attractive market architecture in addition to buying local accessories such as handicrafts and indigenous foods. Usually in these markets the goods are sold at a reasonable quality and affordable price. The amazing old Iranian markets include the Great Market of Isfahan, the Great Tabriz Market, the Great Market of Qazvin, the Great Market of Tehran and the Rasht Market.

• Address: Isfahan Province, Isfahan, Naqsh Jahan Square, North Side of Square, Kaisariyeh Square

The special attention of the rulers of the Safavid era to Isfahan led the city to become the capital of Iran at that time. Also during this period, the rulers of the Safavid ordered the construction of numerous buildings in Isfahan, one of the most important of which is the large market in Isfahan. After the Safavid period, during the Qajar period, new sections were added to the market. This market is now one of the most active and attractive traditional markets in Iran.

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The large market segments of Isfahan include teams, caravans, mosques, schools and baths. In this market you will see a variety of orders, some of which include the rivers, songs, pastries and shoes. In Isfahan’s large market, there are various commodities, some of which include handmade copper and bronze utensils, end -of -hand -made products, enamel products, handmade carpets, turquoise containers and local pastries.

• Address: East Azarbaijan Province, Tabriz, Islamic Republic Street
• Instagram: bazaar_tabriz@

Historical documents show that the current Tabriz market dates back to the late Zandiyah and the Qajar era; However, the Tabriz market before these periods also had a great boom; Because Tabriz is located on the Silk Road and this market hosted numerous convoys from all over the world. During the Qajar period, new markets and teams were built in this market. The market was named in the UNESCO World Heritage List in the solar year.

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Tabriz’s largest market, the largest indoor market in the world, consists of a variety of sections, including cells, timacs, heads, caravans, schools, mosques and baths. There are a lot of work in this market, including the Amir Market order, the shoemaker’s order and the old market. People can make a variety of goods such as handmade carpets, carpets, hand -held shoes and foods such as traditional pastries.

• Address: Qazvin Province, Qazvin, Imam Khomeini Street

Qazvin’s market history reaches the Safavid period; But this market reached its peak in the Qajar period. Qazvin Market was very popular in the international community throughout history; Because it was the central market for international business. The location of the Qazvin market on the route to Tehran to Russia and Europe has made it very important throughout history. The name of the Qazvin Market was listed in Iran’s national monuments in the solar year.

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Some parts of the Great Market of Qazvin include Masjid al -Nabi, Garmabeh Razavi, Garmabeh Saadieh, Timchee Sarbaz, Timcheh Darwish Mehdi and Timcheh Haj Seyyed Kazem and Sarah such as Khoshnavisan, Minister Minister, Razavi, Saad al -Saltanah and Hajj Reza. The Qazvin market welcomes people with a variety of goods. Crafts such as Give and Jajim and local pastries are among the goods in this market.

• Address: Fars Province, Shiraz, Karim Khan Zand Boulevard, near Municipal Square
• Instagram: vakilbazar@

Karim Khan Zand ordered a market such as the Kaisariyeh Lar market in Shiraz in the year 6 AH; The market, called a lawyer, was built in 5 years and was eventually launched in year 2. At that time, activities such as commerce, and currency exchange and the purchase and sale of foreign and Iranian goods were carried out.

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The Shiraz Lawyer Market includes sections such as caravans, quadriceps, entrances and order. The most important order of this market is also called the Seraj. Although in most parts of the Shiraz Lawyer Market, carpets and textiles are sold, you can also make goods such as copper containers, carving, inlay, brushing, watercolor and traditional jewelry in this market.

• Address: Isfahan Province, Kashan, Baba Afzal Street

The traditional Kashan market is a reminder of the Al -Bouwy and Seljuk period, which made good progress in the Safavid period, and for this reason, it achieved its peak. One of the reasons for the flourishing of the traditional Kashan market during the Safavid period was foreign travelers; In fact, at this time, many foreign travelers were trading in this market. So the Safavid period was also the focus of the rulers during the Qajar period, and factors such as the construction of caravans and teams helped to boost the market.

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The traditional Kashan market consists of bathrooms, waterfalls, timales such as Timcheh Sabagh and Timche Amin al -Dawlah, mosques and caravans. One of the most famous caravans of this market is the Charva Caravan, Mirpanj and No. In the traditional Kashan market, you will also find a variety of markets such as mint markets, dyeing, property and metropolis. In this market you can make rugs, pottery and copper dishes.

• Address: Tehran Province, Tehran, June 15th Street
• Working hours: Every day except for Fridays and official holidays, domestic market shops from Saturday to Wednesday at 9:50 am to 6:50 pm Thursdays 1:30 pm on Thursdays

There is no accurate information about the time of construction of the Tehran Grand Market; In fact, some believe that this market was built during the Qajar era. Others say that the market dates back to the Safavid period; However, many sources show that the foundation of this market was founded in the Safavid era and that the Qajar rulers have helped to expand it. In this market, in addition to economic activities, cultural, political and social activities were also carried out.

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The Tehran bazaar has various sections, including the bath, mosque, Hosseinieh, Saqqaqan, café, Zurkhaneh, restaurant, timales and heads. Some of the markets of this market include Jewelry, Sheikh Ja’far, Mesbah, Mirza Ismail and Tehranchi. In the Tehran market you can buy handmade carpets, clothing, home appliances, cosmetics, nuts and more.

• Address: Markazi Province, Arak, Imam Khomeini Boulevard, Mohseni Street

Arak’s historic market has been built at the same time as the construction of the old city of Sultan Abad. The city was built for five years, and it is thought that the market construction has taken it. In fact, in the early thirteenth century, the ruler of Arak, the Supreme Leader, ordered the market to be built. Inside the mosque and a school market, they put the name of the Supreme Leader. The name of the Arak Market was listed in Iran’s National Heritage List.

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The Arak Market consists of parts such as baths, waterfalls, caravans, markets, teams, mosques, schools and heads. Nazari, Farahani, Akbari, Golshan, Aghaei and Norouzi can be mentioned. The most important and most beautiful market in this market is the Kashani House, which is sold in a specialized carpet. In this market you can enjoy a variety of handicrafts such as carpets and copper dishes.

• Address: Hamedan Province, Hamedan, near Imam Khomeini Square

Historians, such as Maqdisi and Ibn Huql, believe that the Hamedan market dates back to the Samanid period. The market was supported by the rulers during the Qajar and Pahlavi period, and therefore many parts were added during these periods. This market has gone up the fate of the ups and downs; For example, during the Mongol time, the market was attacked and suffered a lot of damage. The Great Market of Hamadan during the Qajar period had also become an important center for business activities.

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The Hamadan market consists of sectors such as orders, heads, markets and caravans. The order of this market can be the order of goldsmiths, masters, tunnels and glass salesmen. Some of the most important markets of this market include Moghdani House, Safar Khan, Sharifieh House, Hossein Khani and Noo Saray. In this market, attractive handicrafts such as handmade carpets, copper containers, glass and glass and leather products such as bags and shoes are sold.

• Address: Yazd province, Yazd

Yazd’s historical markets include several markets, including Khan Market, Zargari Market, Kaisariyeh Market and Haji Ghanbar Market. The Khan market dates back to the Qajar period. Yazd’s goldsmith market, which has been reminiscent of the 5th and 6th century AH, and the Qaisariyeh market, which belongs to the late 6th century AH, are the famous markets of the Khan Bazaar complex. In the 5th century AH, one of Yazd’s rulers ordered the construction of the Haji Ghanbar market.

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In Khan Market, you can enjoy the purchase of various handicrafts such as copper and brush containers, Yazdi napkins, clay products, handmade tanks and fabrics. The Kaisariyeh market is also specialized in fabric. You will also see jewelry in the gold market. In the Haji Ghanbar market, you will also see goods such as carpets and fabrics.

• Address: Guilan Province, Rasht, Municipality Square, Imam Khomeini Street

There is a disagreement about the time of construction of Rasht’s Great Market; Some believe that this market dates back to the Safavid period. This market has left many stories over time; For example, the Great Market of Rasht was set on fire during the Karim Khan Zand era and suffered a lot of damage and made significant progress during the Qajar era. During periods, this market has become an important center for the northern business activities of the country.

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In Rasht’s large market, you will see numerous Karuns, such as the Malek Caravanserai, the Golshan Caravan and the caravan of happiness, fields, quadruples and orders. Although much of this market is dedicated to selling fresh and colorful foods such as local aromatic herbs, fruits, fish, olives, rice, etc., you can also buy beautiful handicrafts such as mattresses, clay containers, hand -held tents and more.

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