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historical bazaar of Arak to be submitted to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization in near future.Covering
an area of 14 hectares, the bazaar was built during the reign of Fath Ali Shah, a Qajar monarch who ruled from 1797 to 1834, by Yusef Khan
Gorji and is considered the main core of the city.In winter, the air inside the bazaar building is warm and pleasant due to the special
architecture, while in summer it is quite cool.Markazi province is considered the industrial capital of the country
It is rich in natural, historical, cultural, and religious attractions.Hand-woven carpets and kilims, made in its cities including Farahan,
Sarugh, Lilivan, Senejan, and Vafs are known internationally.Bazaars in Persian townsA bazaar is, originally, a public market district of a
Located in a distinct quarter of a town, it was bustling and noisy by day in contrast to the quiet residential quarters
They were usually roofed for protection against the hot desert sun, either with a single roof, with individual vaulted cupolas or domes, or
with awnings.From another point of view, bazaars are also synonyms for foods, with their unmissable colorful stalls of vegetables, herbs,
Yet, most of these ingredients might be mysterious to a foreign eye
Teahouses help punctuate the walk and a traditional restaurant is a perfect place for lunch.Browsing through a traditional bazaar may
provide new experiences and fresh points of view on the ancient land
some traditional bakeries known only by locals and shopkeepers.People watching and even mingling with them in the bazaars is one of the best
ways to take the pulse of the country
