East Azerbaijan Province

East Azerbaijan Province is located in northwestern Iran and has a cold climate. Its center is the city of Tabriz, which has been the capital of the country and one of Iran’s important and strategic cities throughout Iranian history. Its highest point is Mount Sahand. The people of this province communicate in Azerbaijani Turkish.

Tourist attractions in East Azerbaijan Province include the Ali Shah Citadel, the Blue Mosque, Rashidiye Castle (also known as Rob’ Rashidi), Il Goli (People’s Pool), and Shah Goli (Shah Pool).

Common foods in East Azerbaijan Province include Tabrizi meatballs, Bonab kebab, dolma-ye barg mo, and more. Besides lunch and dinner, Azerbaijanis use various jams such as orange peel, plum, fig, and quince as desserts.

The souvenirs of East Azerbaijan Province mainly consist of various local sweets such as noqat, rice, qurabiye, carrot halva, and walnut halva. In addition to these, Tabriz nuts, handicrafts, and handmade jewelry can also be mentioned as souvenirs.