Mahabad Tanakura Market is one of the famous shopping malls in western Iran; Where special clothing and foreign brands are sold at an unbelievable price in the vibrant streets of this market. The market is sold from European coats and jackets to brand shoes and ketones. Despite the name of Tanakura on this market, in addition to second -hand goods you can find many stoke goods, mostly genuine. Follow us on to find out more about the Mahabad market.
Where is the Tanakura Mahabad market?
- Address: West Azarbaijan Province, Mahabad City, Mahabad City, Master Hejar Square, Shorabal Boulevard, Journal Boulevard, adjacent to Mahabad Passenger Terminal (View Map)
Tanakura Market is one of the sights of Mahabad in West Azerbaijan province located just next to the Mahabad Passenger Terminal on the west side of the city.
Mahabad is located near the cities of Bukan, Sardasht, Piranshahr and Miandoab and is easily accessible from different intercity routes.
Photographer: Library / Google Map
Tanakura Mahabad access route
- Personal car: To access the Mahabad Stoke Market from Tehran with a personal vehicle, you must travel an approximate 4km route within about 2 hours.
- Plane: It is not possible to travel to Mahabad by plane, you can only travel to Urmia from some cities and travel to Mahabad by an intercity taxi. The distance from Urmia Airport to the Tanakura Mahabad market is about 2 km.
About Tanakura Mahabad Market
Tanakura Mahabad, dating back more than three decades, is one of the most famous and popular markets in the West. This market has become one of the popular shopping destinations for those who are looking for specific, original, yet affordable goods. Tanakura Mahabad market goods are usually the second -hand clothing imported from overseas; Of course, not all of these items are outdated and equate to first -hand goods, and before they are released, they are best washed and disinfected. At the same time not all Tanakura goods Rather, some of them are stokes and reputable brands.

Photographer: Kurdistan / Google Map
Contrary to popular belief, Tanakura Stoke market shops have excellent order, diversity and classification, from men’s and women’s clothing to bags, shoes, sports equipment and more. Another important feature of the Mahabad market is its high variety of goods. Four seasons can be found in this market at any time of the year; So in the summer you may also see quality winter clothes in the shops.
Tanakura Mahabad is not only for the people of Mahabad, but also for travelers and buyers of surrounding cities such as Sanandaj, Kermanshah and … Because it can be found in special clothing from famous European and American brands.

Photographer: Massoud Azizpouri / Google Map
Tanakura Urmia Market History
Tanakura’s imports to Mahabad dates back to year 6. Initially, this trade was formed in the Mangoran field; Where a number of merchants from the cities of Zahedan and Iranshahr imported these goods. After a while, their activity was transferred to the adjacent areas of the Haji Saleh Shatri Mosque and the Yarghu Bridge.
Following the widespread fire in the early 1970s, a significant portion of the Mahabad Tanakura market suffered damage. After the incident, the marketplace changed and the bulk of Tanakura was transferred to the current location of the light market and its retailers in the vicinity of the Mahabad Central Passenger Terminal.

Photographer: Foad / Google Map
The Tanakura trade background in Mahabad is tied to the popular series “Home away from Oshin). The television series aired in the 1980s of Iran’s Voice and Television, in which the series, with the help of his wife, Mr. Tanakura, managed to launch a lucrative second -hand clothing trade. At the same time as the series aired, the sellers who started selling second -hand goods in Mahabad, claimed that Tanakura’s clothing has reached Mahabad. This was welcomed by citizens, and it was since then that this type of clothing called Tanakura was among the people. (haje.ir)
Tanakura Mahabad Market facilities
The Mahabad Stoke Market is also in addition to the high diversity of goods.
- There are several restaurants and cafes in the Mahabad market, which are good options for relieving fatigue and hunger.
- Other facilities for the Mahabad market include bathrooms that have easy access.
- The market parking lot allows tourists to safely park their car and buy.
- For prayer, you can visit the prayer room near the market.

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Mahabad Tanakura Market
Brand clothing, including mountaineering jackets, leather coats, waterproof, ketone and hats, are among the most popular Mahabad Tanakura market.
In addition to clothing, mountaineering shoes, leather bags and brand backpacks are also the best -selling goods in the Mahabad market. In addition to clothing and shoes, this market can also be found in items such as home appliances, glasses, watches, health-sacking, snacks, skiing supplies and more.

Photographer: Kurdistan / Google Map
Spectacles around the Tanakura Mahabad market
Kani Brazan Wetland
- Address: West Azarbaijan Province, Mahabad city, near Gharabagh village
- Distance to Mahabad Tanaku Market: About 2 kilometers (2 minutes driving)
The “Kani Brazan Wetland” in northeast Mahabad has an area of about 2 hectares. This wetland is known as the first official birdwatching site in Iran and is the habitat of birds such as flamingo, white duck, and so on; However, visitors should not expect many birds in this wetland.

Photographer: Amir Ababaf / Gokol Map
These days, the Kani Brazan wetland has been at risk of environmental risk due to illegal hunting, unnecessary livestock grazing, unnecessary harvesting of water and expanding the surrounding settlements. According to users, the route to the wetland is somewhat dirty and there is no restaurant or supermarket around it.
Mirza Rasool Bath (Mahabad Anthropology Museum)
- Address: West Azarbaijan Province, Mahabad, East Side of Seyed Nizam Street
- Distance to Mahabad Tanaku Market: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)
“The Historical Bath of Mirza Rasul” is one of the sights of Mahabad dating back to the late Safavid and early Qajar periods. The bathroom is known for its charming architecture and beautiful interior and exterior decorations and has two large domes with lights in the center and around and three small domes. Its bin is a square plane and the treasury is located in the greenhouse.

Photographer: Ehsan Sabouri / Gokol Map
This monument has been registered in the National Monuments List of Iran and has become a “Mahabad Museum of Anthropology” after restoration, and visitors can visit a collection of more than a thousand cultural and historical objects, including traditional clothing, copper and clay dishes, old tools of people’s lives and historical coins.
- Address: West Azarbaijan Province, Mahabad City, Mahabad-Piranshahr Road, Mahabad Dam Lake
- Distance to Mahabad Tanaku Market: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)
The Michael Garden, also known as the Mellat Park, is one of the popular tourist attractions of Mahabad, located shortly after the Mahabad Dam Lake. The beautiful river flow in the middle of the park has also added to its charm.

Photographer: Ehsan Sabouri / Gokol Map
Michael’s garden amenities include buffet, toilets and children’s playgrounds. In the past, the historic bridge of Pardis Surva was located in this garden, which is not left behind today and has been reminiscent of a symbolic bridge.
Mahabad Dam Lake
- Address: West Azarbaijan Province, Mahabad City, Mahabad-Piranshahr Road
- Distance to Mahabad Tanaku Market: About 2 kilometers (1 minute driving)
Mahabad Dam Lake for more than 5 years, built by Yugoslav engineers with a height of 1.5 meters and a length of 2 meters and is a short distance from the Mahabad Center.
The location of the Mahabad roads to Sardasht and Piranshahr near the dam has made it easy to access it. Mahabad Dam Lake is a good place for recreation such as swimming, fishing and camping, and the presence of food and cafés around it gives visitors a pleasant experience.

Photographer: Avalanche Mawzen / Gokol Map
If you have ever been to Tanakura Mahabad or have other interesting information about this market, we will be happy to share your knowledge with the audience.
Cover photo source: Google Map; Photographer: Sarah Mazloomi
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Tanakura Mahabad market?
Tanakura Market is one of the sights and shopping centers of Mahabad in West Azerbaijan province located right next to the Mahabad Passenger Terminal.
What items are sold in the Tanakura Mahabad market?
Items such as shoes and brands, mountaineering, bags and backpacks, home appliances, glasses, watches, sanitation-cherry, snacks and more are sold in the Mahabad market.
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