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Urmia, the administrative center of Iran's West Azerbaijan Province, is 50 km from the Turkish border by road between Lake Urmia and the Turkish border. It is located on the plain named after itself. Urmia, an ancient city that has hosted many civilizations, has become a city that is known differently in every language, which is also known by the civilizations and nations around it due to its importance. The name Urmia, meaning "water cradle" in Syriac, is thought to be derived from "ur-mia".

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Considered one of the cities with the deepest history in the Middle East, Urmia was taken by the Qajar ruler Muhammed Hasan Khan Kaçar in 1756 and after his death, it was captured by the Afşar Bey, Feth Ali Han Afşar. The city, which came under the rule of the Zend Dynasty in 1759 as a result of the seven-month siege of Kerim Khan Zend, faced the uprising of the Afshars of Urmia once the dynasty disappeared. During the Russo-Iranian war in 1828, Urmia, which was occupied by Russian forces for months, was administered by Nacaf-Kulu Khan Afşar for a while during the absence of the governor. The population of Urmia, which is entered through Turkey's Esendere Border Gate, consists of Azeris and Kurds.

Places to visit

Located approximately 50 km from the Esendere border gate of Yüksekova district of Hakkari, 20% of the population of Urmia are Kurds and the remaining majority are Iranian Azeris. As in Tabriz and Ardebal, you can speak Turkish comfortably in Urmia as if you went to a city in Turkey. Urmia, the largest city close to the intersection of Iran-Iraq-Turkey borders, used to be famous for its gardens and is a greener city compared to its surroundings and other parts of Iran. The source of the streams that irrigate the region comes from the mountains in Turkey. The friendly and hospitable people of Urmia describe the city as southern Azerbaijan, therefore a Turkish city, and say that it is not Iran. When it gets dark in the evening, stores named "Istanbul" and "Ankara" stand out on the streets, which get very crowded. Almost all of the products sold in all the stores here consist of Turkish brands.

As you approach Umriye, you see the Umriye Lake, whose water has decreased due to the dam. The view of the lake, which is the largest salt lake in the world and where salt is extracted, is magnificent. There are mosques, Armenian and Assyrian Churches in the city where Armenians, Assyrian Christians, Assyrians and Turkish Baha'is live. This diversity makes the city quite different. While wandering around the city, Turkish and Persian works are not very common. The houses in the garden, which are in the form of villas with their decorations, are furnished with Iranian stones. The city is in a race to build a more beautiful house!

State Square, the center of Urmia. It is located at the beginning of Imam Street. There are the Town Hall, the Military Building and the Army Building made by German engineers in the square. It is also possible to visit the Armenian Virgin Mary Church, which is very close to the square. MS in Iran. There is a burial chamber at the entrance of Se Gonbad, which is one of the 3 tombs in different cities dating from the 570s and covered with stone. In its garden, there is an obelisk from the Urartians, the original of which is exhibited in the Urmia Museum and dated 3000 years ago. The size of the stone with inscriptions varies according to the rank of the deceased. Serdar Mosque and Cuma Masjid, one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in the city, are also worth seeing. Do not miss to take a look at the authentic handcrafted products of the Grand Bazaar, which is similar to the one in Tabriz. Band, on the other hand, is 10 km from the city center and is a promenade by the river, surrounded by greenery. Sergiz Asuru Christian Church is located in the Armenian village on the top of Sır Mountain. Sheikh Tape, also known as Park Jangali, is a hill where cafes and shops are located and it is not possible to go on foot. On the hill with a magnificent view, do not return without drinking the ayran vaccine soup, which is unique to this region.

Food & Drink and Shopping

The famous dish of Iran, abgush, is made by cooking chickpeas, potatoes and meat in the oven for a long time in pots. As in the rest of Iran, food in Urmia is plentiful, varied and meat-based. Cezerye, puffed corn, pâtisserie-like halvah and künefe are delicious. It is possible to find fresh watermelons in Iran in all seasons, because the climate in the south is suitable. Don't be surprised if even the mineral water you want on your meals is a Red Crescent brand, because almost everything here is made in Turkey.

Among the local souvenirs, halva with walnuts, sweet Nogl special for Urmia, and a herbal extract called Bidmeşk are special products for the Urmia region.

How to Get to Urmia

IranAir, Azerbaijan Airlines and Emirates have connecting flights between Istanbul and Urmia. The airport you landed at is used for domestic flights to Tehran and Mashhad, and for international flights to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. By road, Urmia is 780 km from Tehran and 135 km from Tabriz.