tabriz bazaar
states: [iran]
category: cultural
year: 2010
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 38.0813888889, 46.2930555556
unesco id: 1346
world heritage site: 1346
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The Tabriz Bazaar, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is a historic trading hub renowned for its vast network of covered brick structures and vibrant commercial legacy. This sprawling marketplace features intricately designed caravanserais, domed halls, and specialized sections for crafts like carpet weaving, reflecting centuries of Persian mercantile culture. Its enduring role as a key Silk Road junction highlights its architectural and economic significance.