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Azerbaijan Square is the largest square in Tabriz. [1] The square is in the vicinity of Tabriz International Airport.

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References

  1. "Andrea Maffei Architects | The Great Azerbaijan Square, Tabriz, Iran" . Retrieved 2023-06-04.

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