Urmia historical Bazaar

We want to take you with us to Urmia in the northernmost and westernmost province of Iran (West Azerbaijan). A city with a long history that has gone through many events.

In this city, there is a place that is the connection point between architecture and economy, history and art, and finally oil and foreign relations. Yes, you heard right! This interesting place is Urmia historical Bazaar, which is still standing and continues its daily activities.

History of Urmia Bazzar:

In general, Bazaar has been one of the important parts of the cities of the Islamic world. Residents of villages around big cities sell their products, including agricultural products, livestock, garden products, etc., in the city Bazaar. In addition, the foreign trade of the Islamic world was also formed in it.With the rise of the Safavid dynasty and the strong growth of foreign trade, the number of Bazaars increased greatly and the volume of commercial exchanges went up. One of these markets, which was built during the Safavid period, was the Urmia Bazaar, which was considered the most important center for trade exchanges with the Ottoman Empire and Europe after the Tabriz Bazaar. This one has maintained its importance in the following eras until oil was discovered in Iran.With the arrival of oil in the Iranian markets, the effort to buy Iranian oil increased. For this purpose and to transfer oil for the domestic and foreign consumers of the northern half of the country, Urmia Bazaar was chosen as the distribution center, which led to its double prosperity.With the passage of time and the process of entering modernity in Iran, Urmia bazaar has become a place to sell goods, traditional services and daily needs of Urmia people and it continues its activity.

What do you know about Urmia bazaar architecture?

Among the traditional Bazaars of Iran, Urmia has one of the simplest architectures. The amount of interior and exterior decoration is very naive. But make no mistake! This bazaar has no equal in elegance and symmetry and the arches are made with artistry.

Also, the Bazaar is divided into different corridors, each corridor is dedicated to a specific profession.

Urmia historical Bazaar is a rare example of beauty and simplicity!!! A place that connects history and oil!!!