Maqbaratoshoara Monument
Mausoleum cemetery in Tabriz honoring poets and writers
Tabriz's 'Mausoleum of Poets' cemetery preserves graves of Azerbaijani and Persian poets and artists; visitors come for funerary architecture, tiled tombs and the site's role in regional literary history.
Maqbaratoshoara at a Glance#
Address: Maqbaratoshoara, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province, Iran
Hours: Daily daylight hours
Admission: Free (public memorial site)
About Maqbaratoshoara#
Maqbaratoshoara, commonly called the Mausoleum or Tomb of the Poets, is a commemorative cemetery complex in Tabriz in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. It serves as a memorial site for regional poets and literary figures.
The complex contains graves and memorial markers for a number of Azerbaijani and Persian poets and is designed as a public cultural site rather than a single tomb. Architectural and sculptural elements mark the burial plots and create a distinct precinct within the city.
The location has longstanding local associations as a burial place for poets and cultural figures, and in the 20th century a modern memorial complex was established to consolidate and honour those traditions. The site continues to be a focal point for literary remembrance in Tabriz.
Maqbaratoshoara is located in the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran, within the urban area of the provincial capital.
- Function: The site functions as a symbolic national cemetery for regional poets and literary figures from Tabriz and the wider Azerbaijan region.
What to See#
- Poets’ tombs: The site contains tombs and memorials to poets from the Azerbaijani and Persian literary traditions, arranged within a modern commemorative complex.
How to Get to Maqbaratoshoara#
The Tomb of Poets lies within easy walking distance of Tabriz’s historic bazaar area. It is commonly included on walking tours of the city centre.
Tips for Visiting Maqbaratoshoara#
- Visit late afternoon when the softening light makes the mosaic faces and low grave markers easier to read.
- Combine with a walk through the nearby Grand Bazaar-the two sites reflect Tabriz's multiple cultural layers.
- Ask a local guide in Tabriz for poets' names; hearing a verse in Azerbaijani adds another layer to the visit.
Best Time to Visit Maqbaratoshoara#
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for walking and listening in the adjoining bazaar.
Weather & Climate near Maqbaratoshoara#
Maqbaratoshoara's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 2° | -5° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 4° | -3° | 21 mm | overcast | 72% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Good | 0° - 10° | 3° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 16° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 21 mm | mostly sunny | 43% | 2.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 39% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 26° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 39% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 14° - 28° | 21° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 23 mm | some cloud | 55% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 2° - 12° | 6° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -1° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
