Culture and history info

A Medley of Customs

The unique position of Jolfa at the intersection of Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan has resulted in a tapestry of cultures. Persian, Armenian, and Caucasian influences have marked the history of this city.

• The Azeri tradition: Located in the East Azerbaijan province, Jolfa has a culture that belongs to the Azeri people, famous for their hospitality, music, and handmade items.
• An Armenian heritage: It is observable in architecture, cooking, and religion how much this town has to do with Armenia but not only is it true about Lorraine herself. Though the number of Armenians living there decreased considerably over centuries, however, this society’s patronage persists till today.

The fact that Jolfa is near to the Caucasus has made it possible to implement some aspects of Caucasian culture in Jolfa. Cultures from the Caucasus, such as food and customs, have been incorporated into this place due to its closeness to that geographical area.

Cultural Experiences

• Historical Sites: Go back in time to Jolfa’s past by exploring its historical buildings and monuments.
• Local Cuisine: Enjoy the unique flavors of Azeri and Armenian food, which is a mixture of spices and other components indigenous to this area.
• Hospitality: Daily life can be fully experienced, while tourists see the surroundings among friendly local citizens.

Indeed, we cannot compare Jolfa with Big cities because there is one thing that she has more than them; that thing is culture. Those who visit here should understand the richness of this region’s diverse heritage.