Maqbaratoshoara

Maqbaratoshoara is the tomb of more than 400 Persian literates and poets in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province.

Maqbaratoshoara includes the graves of more than 400 Persian literati and poets. It is considered the cultural symbol of Tabriz city. Maqbaratoshoara was named as the Sorkhab’s Cemetery.

• Famous people of Maqbaratoshoara
   

  The famous poets or literati of Maqbaratoshoara are as follows:
   
  • Shahriar: Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Behjat Tabrizi was known as Shahriar, is one of the famous poets that has buried in the Maqbaratoshoara. The death anniversary of Shahriar is the National Persian Poetry and Literature Day.
     
  • Asadi Tusi: Ali ibn Ahmad Asadi Tusi was a Persian poet who wrote some books, such as Garshaspname. He was the first poet that be buried in the Maqbaratoshoara.
     
  • Qatran Tabrizi: Abū-Mansūr Qatrān-i Tabrīzī was a Persian poet. He was the first poet to speak Persian in Azarbaijan. The significance of his works is mentioning the major historical events of Tabriz.
     
  • Khaqani: He was a Persian poet of the sixth century. Also, Khaqani and Shahriar were the most famous poets that have buried in the Maqbaratoshoara.
     
  • Zahir-al-Din Faryabi: He is the third famous poet that has buried in the Maqbaratoshoara. He was from Balkh.
     
  • Lesani Shirazi and Homam-e Tabrizi were the other poets that have buried in the Maqbaratoshoara.

• Architecture

The Maqbaratoshoara was designed by Mohammad Farzan Mehr, one of the contemporary architects. You will see some concrete shells that have created a fabulous combination of modern and traditional art.

• Where to stay?

  You can stay in the nearest hotels to the Maqbaratoshoara as follows:
   
  • Elgoli Pars International Hotel: It is a five-star hotel located on Kasaei Freeway, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province. It takes 25 minutes by car from the hotel to the Maqbaratoshoara.
     
  • Shahryar International Hotel: It is a five-star hotel located on Shahid Bakeri Boulevard, Rajayi Shahr, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province. It takes 12 minutes by car from the hotel to the Maqbaratoshoara.
     
  • Gostaresh Hotel: It is a four-star hotel located on Azadi Boulevard, Pol-e Sangi, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province. It takes 11 minutes by car from the hotel to the Maqbaratoshoara.
     
  • Tabriz International Hotel: It is a four-star hotel located on the intersection of Panahi and Emam Khomeini Street, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province. It takes 10 minutes by car from the hotel to the Maqbaratoshoara.

• What is the best time to go?

Tabriz has a cold and mountainous climate with a long winter. Early May until early September is the best time to visit Maqbaratoshoara. To have an enjoyable time in Tabriz, you can visit the other attractions such as El Gölü Park, Bazaar of Tabriz, Amir Nezam House, and Constitution House of Tabriz.

•  Getting there:

Maqbaratoshoara is located in the historic district of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province. You can find it in the Sorkhab district on the east side of Imamzadeh Hamza Tomb, the intersection of Seqat-ol-Eslam & Arefshahr Street. The following map will guide you to find the exact destination: