THE UNIQUE GARDENS OF TABRIZ DURING GAJAR DYNASTY

Abstract

Parks and gardens were always the significant element of urban culture and moreover, they
were public centres, as well. From this point, the historical parks and gardens of Tabriz are very unique. Actually, parks and gardens were established from ancient times and they had always national features. A garden was a place where people had spiritual contact with nature and an indicator of people’s philosophical outlook. As Tabriz was located on the Silk Road and was cultural and trade centre there were established various gardens during middle ages. While Gajar dynasty was on the throne the historical parks of Tabriz were restored and furthermore, the new ones were established. Actually, during Abbas Mirza’s reform period this process was more actively undertaken.