Hariri House

Hariri House is a valuable Qajar-era monument in the city of Tabriz, in East Azerbaijan Province. The building stands at No. 132, Nur Hashemi Alley, off Tarbiat Street. It was inscribed as one of Iran's cultural heritage sites under National Registration No. 2242 on 27 Dey 1377 (Solar Hijri). The house originally belonged to the Hariri family, and its cultured owner, Mohammad Agha Hariri, a prominent merchant and Constitutional Revolution activist in Tabriz, played an influential role in the social developments of his time.

Hariri House has two sections, an inner quarters (andaruni) and an outer quarters (biruni). Both face the qibla and are separated by a courtyard with a flower bed and a pool. What makes this house so memorable are the stunning paintings on its walls and ceilings, executed in the Qajar artistic style. Mythological tales and Quranic themes, such as the story of Yusuf and Zulaykha, are depicted in beautiful colors and lines across the interior surfaces. Besides its architectural and decorative value, the inner section of the house is home to the Tabriz Press Museum, which displays printing equipment and historical printed works.

To reach Hariri House, enter the Tarbiat pedestrian street in Tabriz and follow Nur Hashemi Alley to No. 132. One of the entrances to the inner section is also from Madreseh Parvaresh Alley. The best time to visit is in spring and early autumn, when the weather is pleasant and exploring the interior spaces is more enjoyable. Opening hours are usually from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. During your visit, it is important to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism: do not touch the walls or paintings, stay on the designated routes, and take your trash with you after your visit so that this historic monument is preserved for future generations.