Tabriz is widely known in Iran as the “City of Firsts,” credited with pioneering institutions and innovations in the country’s modern era, from early printing and newspapers to civic and educational initiatives. The nickname reflects its long-standing role as a hub of reform, trade, and ideas in the northwest.
City of Firsts in Iran
Tabriz is widely known in Iran as the “City of Firsts,” credited with pioneering institutions and innovations in the country’s modern era, from early printing and newspapers to civic and educational initiatives. The nickname reflects its long-standing role as a hub of reform, trade, and ideas in the northwest.