Municipality Tower
Municipality edifice of Tabriz Historical period: Pahlavi 1 Location: Sa’at Square of Tabriz The Municipality Edifice of Tabriz, considered as the symbol of municipalities of Iran,is one of the most beautiful and firm buildings of Tabriz. This unique place, also known as the symbol of Tabriz metropolis in Iran and globe, has always served as a city hall to govern municipal affairs.
Therefore, the building became the first municipal museum of Iran in 2007(simultaneous with celebrations of 100th anniversary of opening of municipal activities in Iran). The museum is unique in its type after municipal museum of China. This edifice was erected in Nowbar neighborhood when Hajj Arfa’-ol Mulk Jalili was the mayor of the city. The building looks like a flying eagle from above.
It has a German architectural style. The building has a clock tower of 30.4 meters with four faces that rings every 15 minutes. All municipality affairs were governed in this building for many years.