Bazaar-e Reza, Mashad is one of the famous markets in Mashad. Tourists who visit Mashad must visit Bazaar-e Reza, Mashad for the wide variety of items that it has to offer to the tourists and travelers from across the world.
As one of the main shopping centers in the town the two-storied Bazaar-e Reza is 800 meters long and 30 meters wide. The crafts of Khorasan are all represented in the bazaar. All kinds of local souvenirs such as fur-cloak, turquoise, Carnelian ring, gold, perfume, saffron, pelisse, prayer-mat, and rosary may be found in this bazaar.
Saffron which is used for natural flavoring and coloring of food is also the best souvenir from Mashad and is available in plenty in the market. One can also purchase beautiful fabrics, rugs, prayer rugs, beads, nuts, spices, honey, etc. Besides local items a myriad foreign articles can also be found.
There are several escalators in the Bazaar, which take the visitors to the second floor of the market. The bazaar has two gates: one in Bayt ol-Moqaddas Square and the other in the l7th Shahrivar Square. The shop center close to Bazaar-e-Reza is called Sara-ye Bazaar-e Reza, where products such as embroidery, knitwear and shoes are sold. A 3rd bazaar, called the Kuwaiti Bazaar, is situated in the l7th Shahrivar Square, where different kinds of products are sold.
Once in Bazaar-e Reza, Mashad one must unfailingly visit a workshop where turquoises from the Neishabur mines are cut and polished. The craftsmanship of the artists is well on display in this market. Watching those craft exquisite items is always a lifetime experience for you.
Bazaar is open at 8 am to 8 pm from Saturday to Thursday. It is closed on Friday which is the day for observation of religious prayers.
The remains of several old caravarisaries, now put to other purposes, can be seen in the Bazaar. Postal services are provided at both ends of Bazaar-e Reza during the office hours.
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