Tabriz Shopping

  1. Covered Bazaar

    The magnificent, labyrinthine covered bazaar covers some 7 sq km with 24 separate caravanserais and 22 impressive timches (domed halls). Construction began over a millennium ago, though much of the fine brick vaulting is 15th century. Upon entering one feels like a launched pinball, bouncing around through an extraordinary colourful maze, only emerging when chance or carelessness dictates.

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  2. Forouzesh Publications

    Sells some English language books, guides, dictionaries and a good map of Iran.

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  3. Hat Shops

    A couple of hat shops sell traditional papakh made of tight-curled astrakhan wool. The better the quality, the younger the lamb sacrificed to the milliner's art. Other quarters specialise in gold, shoes and general household goods.

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  4. Spice Bazaar

    The spice bazaar has a few shops still selling herbal remedies and natural perfumes.

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