It cannot be denied that a large part of the culture and history of differe cities lies in its old markets. Thanks to its rich culture and history, Bushehr is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Iran. Getting to know the culture and history of this city is a great pleasure; Because the culture of its people is original and unique. The old market of Bushehr is one of those attractions that you can immerse yourself in the history of this city by visiting. Although today, nothing is left of it except a short hallway and a few empty rooms. But if you know that this market was the most importa economic pole of the coury during its boom, visiting it will be more attractive to you. If you are thinking of traveling to Bushehr and visiting historical attractions is attractive to you, stay with us in this article to learn more about the old market of Bushehr and get valuable information about it.
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Where is the old market of Bushehr?
The old market of Bushehr is considered among the most valuable and ancie monumes of this city, which is located on Shahada Street, located in the old coext of Bushehr city, and narrates its long and dista history. Due to its location in the old coext of the city, this historical attraction is also located near several other historical attractions; Therefore, you can visit the old structure of Bushehr with a multi-marked arrow and while visiting the old market of the city, you can also visit some other historical attractions. In the following, we have meioned 3 valuable attractions that are located near the market:
Taheri Mansion (Bushehr Museum of Ahropology)
Address: Iran, Bushehr Province, Bushehr, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Taheri Mansion (Bushehr Museum of Ahropology)
Distance from Bushehr Old Bazaar to Taheri Mansion (Bushehr Museum of Ahropology): 800 meters
Daheshti Mansion (Persian Gulf Medical History Museum)
Address: Iran, Bushehr Province, Bushehr, El-Khebanal St., northwest side of Imam Mosque, behind Ceral Branch Housing Bank, Deshti Mansion (Persian Gulf Medical History Museum)
Distance from Bushehr old market to Daheshti mansion (Persian Gulf medical history museum): 650 meters
Rais Ali Delwari Museum
Address: Iran, Bushehr province, Tengistan, Delwar, house or museum of Martyr Rais Ali Delwari
Distance from Bushehr Old Bazaar to Ali Delvari Museum: 200 meters
Iroducing the old market of Bushehr One of the oldest and most valuable historical works of Bushehr
Bushehr old market can be iroduced as one of the oldest and most valuable historical monumes of this city. This market was one of the most autheic traditional markets of Iran, now only a few empty rooms remain in the heart of the old city. It goes without saying that at the end of this abandoned market, Bushehr ceral market is waiting for tourists. This overcrowded and crowded market removes the boring feeling of passing through the old market and its dynamism gives a sense of being alive. Therefore, you can visit the ceral market of the city with one arrow and visit the attractive structure and remains of the old market of Bushehr. Because this market is considered a unique destination to learn about the native culture of the region and buy local products. Finally, it is necessary to meion that the name of Bushehr old bazaar appeared in the list of national monumes of Iran on March 28, 2005 with registration number 18648.
History of the old market of Bushehr A souvenir from the Afsharian rule in Iran
The old market of Bushehr dates back to the Afsharian rule in Iran. It is good to know that this market was established at the same time as the establishme of the city. During differe periods, this market was one of the most importa commercial ceers of Bushehr and southern Iran, and for this reason, it has a lot of historical value. The old market of Bushehr city became one of the most importa economic and commercial poles of the coury during the Qajar rule in Iran. So that at that time differe foreign couries such as England, Germany and Portugal established consulates in this market for the ease of trade.
The meioned market had more than 240 active cells during the rule of Naseruddin Shah Qajar. At that time, this market had become an importa ceer for the establishme of commercial and cultural connections between minorities and people from differe social classes; for this reason, it can be said that many traditions and eves are hidden in the brick by brick of this historic work, and this market has witnessed many importa eves throughout history.
Bushehr old market architecture Manifestor of Qajar architectural style
The old market of Bushehr was built in the style of Qajar architecture. What makes the architecture of this market attractive and unique is that its architects have paid atteion to the local conditions of the region in its design and construction. One of the most importa architectural features of the meioned market is that it has proper lighting and veilation throughout. So that in the cold seasons, snow and rain do not penetrate io the market space. Also, the architectural style of the bazaar is such that in the hot seasons of the year, it preves direct sunlight from hitting the ierior. This architectural style made the overwhelming heat of Bushehr summers more bearable for the shopkeepers and buyers.
Differe parts of the old market of Bushehr A big market, consisting of differe sectors
The old market of Bushehr, during its prosperity, consisted of 3 main parts. These 3 sections included public services market (Tarebar market), general commercial market (fishmongers and goldsmiths market) and general Nide local market. Each of these sections also had several orders, each of which belonged to a specific guild. The differe parts of this market and its lines included gold sellers’ market, butchers’ market, fish sellers’ market, chicken sellers’ market, dyers’ market, blacksmiths’ market, carpet sellers’ market, hat sellers’ market and spaces such as Tejaratkhane. In addition to these, it is good to meion that the shopping ceer had two importa lines with the names of Moin al-Tajjar and Rais al-Tajjar during its boom. Each of these two orders consisted of smaller orders.
Necessary tips for visiting the old market of Bushehr Everything you need to know
- As we said, today only a short hallway and a few empty rooms remain of this historical monume, which can be visited in a short time. But we suggest that you allocate more time to visit this place so that you can visit the ceral market of the city while visiting the old market and go sightseeing and shopping in it.
- It is true that the old market of Bushehr city is not in good condition and is not well maiained. But remember that historical monumes are the relics of our ancestors; Therefore, when visiting this work, refrain from causing any damage to it.
- Finally, if you go to visit the ceral market of the city, respect the beliefs and culture of the local people while exploring it. We also suggest not to neglect buying local products to support the economic prosperity of the region.
Necessary information for visiting Bushehr old market Any information you need
Address Iran, Bushehr Province, Bushehr, Shahada St
Visiting hours: 24 hours every day of the week
Visit fee: Free
Recommended duration of visit: Between 1 and 2 hours
In this article from Safarzon tourism magazine, we traveled together to the oldest part of the beautiful city of Bushehr, located in the south of Iran, to get to know the old market known as Bushehr old market. In this trip, we talked about the history of this market, its architecture and its differe parts. We have also provided you with all the tips and information necessary to visit it. Have you ever traveled to Bushehr? How did you see this city? Have you visited its old market during your trip to Bushehr? If your answer is yes, we ask you to help us complete this article in the commes section, write your experiences and useful information about this valuable historical attraction so that we and our audience can also benefit from your knowledge.
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