Eynali Mountain of Tabriz

Located in the north of Tabriz, this mountainous area comprises several peaks, hills, and valleys. Since the tomb of Aun ibn Ali is located on this mountain, it is called “Aun ibn Ali” Mountain the short form of which is “Eynali”. Having many recreational facilities and new attractions, this mountain is considered one of the main tourist spots of Tabriz. Although it is less visited in winter, because of its cold weather, this site is full of local and other tourists in summer.

Where is Eynali Mountain of Tabriz Located?

Eynali Mountain is located in the north of Tabriz City and on the northern ring road of this city (Pasdaran Highway). The red soil of this mountain has doubled its grandeur and charm. This mountain is a part of the Sorkhab Mountain Range, and neighbors the Talkheh River (Aji Chai), Urmia Lake, and the Ahar valleys in the north, the Kohlik Spring (Kohlik Bolaghi) in the east, the Tabriz airport in the south, and the new urban areas of this city in the west.

Sightseeing Places of Eynali Mountain

The height of the highest peak of the Eynali Mountain is 1960 meters. One of the most beautiful sights of this region is the view of the residential areas of Tabriz city, which is very spectacular, especially at night. In recent years, in order to make the environment of Eynali Mountain more attractive, many trees have been planted in a large part of it and some recreational and sports facilities have been created in it. Structuring a training rock for rock climbers, building an artificial waterfall, and creating statues of Shahriar (the great Iranian poet of Tabriz) and several celebrities of Tabriz are other activities that have been carried out in this area in recent years.

There is also an ostrich breeding farm near Eynali Mountain of Tabriz, which is open to tourists.

The Statue of Azim Gheychisaz

There is a statue of Azim Cheychisaz, an Iranian Himalayan climber and one of the legends of Iranian mountaineering on the road leading to Eynali Mountain. Gheychisaz is the 18th person who has conquered all 14 Eight-thousanders of the world without using any supplemental oxygen and without being accompanied by Sherpa people.

Eynali Cable Car

This cable car was started in 2011. The length of the cable car facility is more than 1400 meters, which starts from the slopes of the mountain and ends at the highest point of Eynali Mountain. There is a plan to expand this facility in the future. By riding this cable car, tourists can see Tabriz in its entirety. Once the remaining phases of the Eynali cable car facility are inaugurated, it will make it the longest cable car system in Iran.

The original building of the tomb of Aun ibn Ali dates back to the Ilkhanate era (14th century AD). It is said that Aun and Zayd, two sons of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first imam of the Shiites, are buried in this tomb. According to some historians, there was a fire temple in this place before the advent of Islam, which was then converted into a mosque and shrine.

The tomb was almost completely destroyed in the earthquake of 1193 AH (1779 AD) but was rebuilt in the last years of the 13th century AH (late 19th century AD). A memorial place has been created for eight unidentified martyrs of the Iran-Iraq war next to the tombs of Aun and Zayd. This memorial place, the construction of which was completed in 2006, has been built according to the traditional architectural principles of Tabriz city and by complying with some famous buildings of this city.

Eynali Wind Farm

A wind farm with a capacity of 1.98 megawatts of electricity was inaugurated in Eynali Mountain in the year 2009. This power plant, whose number of turbines is going to increase in the coming years, is a manifestation of the coexistence of modern man with nature in this region. This power plant is active most days of the year.

Having many recreational facilities and new attractions, Eynali Mountain is considered one of the main tourist spots of Tabriz.