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I can say with confidence that this market is the most vibrant and lively market in Iran, a market that energizes you every moment. This local and traditional market, located in the center of Rasht, has a significant impact on the economy, trade, and culture of this city. With an area of over 24 hectares and 14 caravanserais, this local market is considered the largest open-air market in Iran. The traditional market of Rasht has long been a place for economic activity for the residents of Rasht and the surrounding cities and villages. So that everyone would bring their products to this market and expose them to passersby. There is not much accurate information about the time of the launch of this market, but some historians believe that the history of this market dates back to the Zand dynasty, but some believe that this traditional market is related to the Safavid dynasty. This market has witnessed bitter and unfortunate events over the years of its existence and has suffered a lot of damage and losses during these events. The Grand Bazaar of Rasht had a special place in the past, and the presence of caravanserais in it caused it to host various caravans and to conduct numerous trades with cities near and far. Among the goods traded in this market are silk, rice, etc. Unfortunately, the traditional market of Rasht has been repeatedly burned and looted by foreigners, but despite this, it is still beautiful and has its own grandeur. With 14 caravanserais, the Rasht market connects all its rows to each other, and in addition to the caravanserais, there are four squares and small and large squares, a trading house, a timcheh, and holy places. Among the active centers present in the traditional market of Rasht, we can mention the tomb of Agha Seyyed Ibrahim, the Jame Mosque, the Kase-Froshan Mosque, the Saray-e-Malek, the Saray-e-Mohtasham, the Saray-e-Shishe-Bozorg, the Sadeghieh Timcheh, the Bozorg-Salar Bazaar, the Mehran Bazaar, the Zargaran Bazaar, the Mesgaran Order, the Mikh-Froshan Order, and so on. #MarketTourism #Rasht_Market #Rasht #RashtTourism #IranTourism