By common consensus, the highlight of any trip to Tabriz has to be exploring the delights of its old bazaar. One of the most beautiful bazaars in the country, this UNESCO World Heritage site was an important trading point along the Silk Road and flourished under the Safavids in the 16th century. High domed ceilings, the occasional caravanserai and a seemingly endless maze of alleyways, navigating the bazaar is a reliably pleasant experience. Everything from spices to jewelry, to pots and pans are sold here and the carpet section is particularly renowned.
