Tabriz

The name Tabriz is believed to derive from 'tap-riz', meaning 'flowing hot', due to the area's thermal springs.

Egyptologist David Rohl suggested that the legendary Garden of Eden was near Tabriz.

The predominant language spoken in Tabriz is Iranian Azerbaijani, which is mutually intelligible with modern Turkish dialects.

Jean Chardin, a French traveler, noted that snow exists on the peaks of Tabriz's mountains for nine months out of the year.

Tabriz is famous for its chelow kabab, which is considered the national dish of Iran.