Maqsoudiyeh Locality of Tabriz

In the contemporary period, which is considered the era of modernity and all modern cities look more or less similar, the old neighborhoods of historical cities are the symbol of their identity. Usually, in these cities, a few localities that have preserved their authenticity are more prominent than other neighborhoods and create an atmosphere in which tourists can fathom the mood of the old days. Maqsoudiyeh Locality of Tabriz, which is one of the historical cities of Iran, is a neighborhood that houses many historical monuments and welcomes many tourists every year.

History and Features of Maqsoudiyeh Locality

This locality was established during the rule of the Aq Qoyunlu Dynasty and was named “Maqsoud Bieg”, the son of Abu Nasr Uzun Hasan, who was the founder and the most powerful sultan of the Aq Qoyunlu Dynasty and ruled over parts of Iran, Iraq, Eastern Anatolia, Armenia, and the today’s Republic of Azerbaijan. Uzun Hasan began his reign in 1453 AD with Diyarbakir of Iraq as his capital. He, however, changed his capital to Tabriz in 1471 AD. Maqsoudiyeh neighborhood was built when Tabriz was the capital of the Aq Qoyunlu Dynasty.

Despite the fact that some old neighborhoods of Tabriz have changed a lot, the Maqsoudiyeh neighborhood has preserved its appearance and originality.

Historical Monuments of Maqsoudiyeh Locality

This neighborhood houses many historical mansions, some of which were the center of leadership during the historical events of Tabriz, such as the constitutional movement.

Ganjei-Zadeh Mansion

This mansion belonged to a person by the name of “Reza Ganjeizadeh” and was considered one of the biggest mansions of Tabriz. One of the important features of this house is the presence of two different parts in it with Qajar (19th century) and Pahlavi (20th century) architectural styles. Ganjei-Zadeh Mansion was inscribed on the list of Iran’s national heritage in the year 2002.

Salmasi Mansion

This house was also built during the Qajar and has been converted into the “Sanjesh Museum of Tabriz”. The presence of gilding in the closets of the rooms, the fireplace, and the plaster works of the ceiling have made this mansion astonishingly beautiful. Salmasi Mansion was inscribed on the list of Iran’s national heritage in the year 1997 AD.

Shahriar’s House

Mohammad Hossein Bahjat Tabrizi, who nicknamed himself “Shahriar” in his poems, is one of the most famous contemporary Iranian poets. The house where he once lived was built in the middle of the 20th century and has been converted into the “Shahriar’s House Museum” containing his books, handwriting, and memorabilia. This house was inscribed on the list of Iran’s national heritage in the year 2008.

Behnam House

The construction of this building dates back to the end of Zand and the beginning of the Qajar eras (18th century AD). This building is now considered a part of the Faculty of Architecture of the Tabriz University of Art.

Haidarzadeh House

Despite the fact that there is no historical document about the construction time of this building, experts attribute it to the end of the 19th century by taking into consideration the architecture and the type of materials used.

Ghadaki House

The construction date of this building is similar to that of Behnam House, and like that house, it has been dedicated to the Tabriz Art University.

Nikdel House

This historic house belonged to a person named “Seyyed Ebrahim Nikdel” who engaged in importing household appliances to Iran. The house was built during the Qajar era.

Where Is Maqsoudiyeh Locality of Tabriz Located?

If you happen to travel to the city of Tabriz, it will not be difficult to find this locality. It is one of the most well-known neighborhoods of the city and Tabriz Municipality Palace is located in it. The footpath in the Maqsoudiyeh locality has been created by using 5,000 square meters of cobblestones, reminiscing the atmosphere of Tabriz in the 19th century.

Maqsoudiyeh Locality of Tabriz, which is one of the historical cities of Iran, is a neighborhood that houses many historical monuments and welcomes many tourists every year.