Ahvaz

Karun River In Ahvaz

The first thing that springs to the minds of any Iranian after hearing the name of Ahvaz is Karun River. Karun is the largest river with 850 km long and is the only river in Iran that runs to international waters and then to the ocean. This river passes through the middle of the city and divides Ahvaz into two parts of east and west. There are currently 8 bridges installed for the cars as well as two other bridges for the pedestrian called Tabiat and Jazireh Bridge that have been constructed over this river. The beauty of Karun is not ignorable and as a result it attracts many tourists. You can go to this beautiful city to see the nature and get relaxed by sitting beside its clear river.

Pol-e Sefid In Ahvaz

Pol-e Sefid of Ahvaz in Iran is the fourth suspension bridge of the world.  Pol-e Sefid is one of Ahvaz landmarks. It connects two parts of this city together. It was the first bridge ever to connect the new and old neighborhoods of Ahvaz together both for vehicles and pedestrians. This bridge was established by a German Engineer and a Sweden company over Karun River in 1936. The length of the bridge is 20.5 meters, its width is 8.9 meters and its height is 13 meters. This bridge has two 12 and 20 meter concrete arches. All parts of the White Bridge are connected with bolts and nuts. Regarded as the symbol of Ahvaz beauty, the Arches Bridge has two steel big arches. All people from Ahvaz see this bridge as their bitter and sweet memories, a place where they have been present at the time of their joy and have put their hardship along with Karun. What catches everyone's attention at first glance is the white color that likens it to the city’s bride.

7th Bridge In Ahvaz

The longest and most beautiful artificial waterfall of the Middle East is located in Ahvaz. The authorities of Ahvaz municipality has recently established this artificial fountain on the seventh bridge of Ahwaz over Karun River so that people can enjoy seeing this waterfall while passing this bridge. The seventh bridge of Ahvaz is very spectacular with its magnificent lighting throughout the night and attracts many tourists. The length of the 7th bridge is 490 meters and has a width of 16 meters. Mixture of light, color and water has given an eye catching and very beautiful reflection to this bridge. You can go to Ahvaz by providing a train ticket or plane ticket. Due to the length of the route from Tehran, we suggest a trip by plane. You can get airline tickets every day for air traveling from Mehrabad International Airport to Ahvaz International Airport.

Dadres House In Ahvaz

Dadres House is an old building with two floors in Ahvaz city, which has a beautifully brick decorated area. This ancient monument belongs to the historical period of Qajar era, which used to be use in various fields such as vegetables and fruits market and the grocery market. When you enter this house, you will receive waves of joy, because the walls of the courtyard are storing the memories of those days that the people were buying things from the markets and shops. On the first floor of this building, there are five rooms and on the second floor there are three rooms; inside each room decorative such as doors, pillars and wooden windows and carvings works attract the attention of every visitor, but the stile stone of -Dadres House in Ahvaz is one of its unique features. This mansion is located in the center of the city of Ahvaz and was registered in the National Iranian Book List in 2003. Sheikh Khaza'al (the ruler of the time in Ahvaz) built this house behind his palace as a caravanserai on Abdul Hamid Street, but its use was changed through passing the time. Abdul Hamid Street in Ahvaz has many monuments from the Qajar and Pahlavi period.

8th Bridge In Ahvaz

Ghadir Bridge is the eighth bridge over Karun River in Ahvaz. It is the longest cable bridge in the Middle East. The structure of this bridge is of cable type with a length of 1014 meters and a width of 22 meters, the width increases one meter in the middle of the bridge. The eighth bridge of Ahvaz has become a new symbol for this metropolis with a beautiful and different view of Karun’s night, next to the White Bridge and other bridges of Ahvaz, the foundations of this bridge, held by long cables over Karun, shine in the darkness of Ahvaz's nights. This bridge connects Zand Street in the east of Karun River to Takht-e Solaiman Street in the west of the river. There are 32 cables on both sides of the bridge that the total length of them is 170 kilometers. 

Moin Al Tojar In Ahvaz

The construction of Moin Al Tojar Caravanserai which is one of the remnants of the ancient city of Ahvaz dates back to the Qajar period and the kingdom of Nasir al-Din Shah. In fact the building is a caravanserai near the White Bridge and is located in the old texture of Ahvaz in the Bistochahar Metri Street, west of Kaveh Street. The inn was a place for commercial exchanges and the ships were loaded directly from there and evacuated the cargos. This monument has a brick building and the trees in it show the old days. Now this ancient building has become one of Ahvaz's sights and tourist attractions for enthusiasts in Khuzestan Province.

Imam Khomeini Bazaar In Ahvaz

Imam Khomeini Bazaar of Ahvaz, known as Shah's Bazaar, with its beautiful architecture, is one of the oldest markets in Ahvaz which has about 250 shops. The market consists of two floors, the first floor is the sales sector and the second floor is the division of commercial units and wholesale. You can buy clothing, home appliances, spices, food, health products, watches and glasses on the first floor. The market structure is quite similar to the traditional markets in other cities. Part of the market has already been covered and the other part has been covered in recent years. The bazaar’s restaurants are another interesting aspects of the market. Not only old restaurants, but also various food stalls in the corners of the market can be seen as the difference between Ahvaz's markets and other markets. You are never going to get hungry in Imam Khomeini Bazaar.

Lashkar-Abad In Ahvaz

Lashkar-Abad district of Ahvaz has become so famous during recent years so that it is one of the tourist attractions of Khuzestan and Ahvaz these days. In fact the name of this neighborhood is tied to Falafel, a famous delicious food commonly cooked by Arabs. Anyone who goes to Ahvaz must also visit this neighborhood and the numerous Falafel shops. Falafel sellers that have other cuisines as well, including kibbeh and samosa and all are sold as self-service. Picking a lot of choices such as pickles, salads and additives with your food not only costs more than its price, but also looks like a meal in the restaurants. Of course it is good to know that Falafel and Arabic cuisine are not the only attractions of Lashkar-Abad neighborhood, there are Arabic delicacies in this area and you should not miss the opportunity to savor their greed. Arabic tea and coffee made in special Dallah (coffee pot) should not be overlooked along with all of this. If you are planning to go to Lashkar-Abad district of Ahvaz and taste these foods, you should not worry about the time because at any time you go there you will not be empty-handed, the self-service falafel is ready to serve.