Tabriz is Iranian Azerbaijan’s or to put it more correctly, Azerbaijan homeland’s largest city. Tabriz, which has always been affiliated with heroisms, intellectuals and artists, has a very old and deep history. Located at the foot of the Aynali Mountain, Tabriz was the capital of the Safavi Empire during the reign of Shah Ismail Xatai. In the following periods, Tabriz became the most favorite city of the ruling nations to such an extent that it became the residence of Valiahdin (Shahzade) during the time of the Qajar Kingdom.
The old neighborhoods of South Azerbaijan’s beautiful city include Akhuni, Amire qiz, Angaj, Ami zeineddin, Baghmashe, Baranj, Baghshomal, Bilankouh, Sorkhab, Sinciran, Yanigh, Qaramalek, Qaraaghach, Ghonghabashi, Kuchebagh, Hokmavar, Kuchuvar, Nobar, Rastakouche, Chaharmenar, Shamghazan, Davachi, Maralan, Vijuye, Sheshgalan, Khalatpushan, Khiyavan, Chustduzan and Charandab.
Tabriz is regarded as Iran’s West Gate due to its geographical location. For this reason, the city has been the first to house many modern structures and occasions. The people of Tabriz have regarded Tabriz as Iran’s first city to adopt modern life.
The most important innovations Tabriz pioneered are as follows:
Iran’s first publishing house was founded in Tabriz in 1811.
Iran’s first modern school was founded in Tabriz in 1888 by Hasan Roshdiye.
Iran’s first school for the hearing impaired was founded in Tabriz in 1924 byJabbar Bakhchaban.
Iran’s first private school for exceptionally talented children was founded in Tabriz in 1926 by the Germans.
Iran’s first kindergarten was founded in Tabriz in 1923.
Iran’s first municipality, city council and municipality building was founded in Tabriz.
Iran’s first modern police service was founded in Tabriz.
Iran’s first chamber of commerce was founded in Tabriz in 1906.
Iran’s first coin mint began operating in Tabriz.
Iran’s first public library was founded in Tabriz.
Iran’s first movie theatre was founded in Tabriz in 1900 and Tehran’s first movie theatre was founded by a resident of Tabriz in 1921.
Iran’s first theater and first theatre group was founded in Tabriz.
Iran’s first modern factory was founded in Tabriz.
Tabriz was the first city in Iran to obtain the telephone system of the 1900s.
Iran’s first women’s association was founded in Tabriz.
Iran’s first girls dormitory was founded in Tabriz.
