Constitutional Museum of Tabriz

The Constitutional House is the most famous and prestigious historical house in the city of Tabriz. During the Constitutional Revolution, it served as the venue for crucial decision-making by constitutional leaders. It is located in the western part of Tabriz Bazaar, in a place called Raaste Koocheh, facing the Jama Mosque of Tabriz. The house has a history of over 150 years and was built in 1868 by Haj Mehdi Kouzeh-Kanani, a prominent merchant in the Tabriz market. Covering an area of 1,300 square meters, the building consists of two floors with both indoor and outdoor sections, constructed in the Qajar architectural style. Unique features of the Constitutional House include arched windows, intricately carved doors, and a conical roof with a skylight. All the external windows of the house are tall arches that create an impressive play of light and colors from within. The most beautiful part of the building is considered to be the skylights and the mirror hall.

Haj Mehdi Kouzeh-Kanani, a merchant in the Tabriz market, joined the Constitutionalists during the rise of constitutional demands in Tabriz and became one of the main financial supporters of the Constitutional Revolution. After the closure of the National Consultative Assembly by Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar, the leading figures of Azerbaijan gathered in Haj Mehdi's house to collaborate and strategize. The house was used for holding meetings of the constitutional leaders and for printing and distributing anti-Qajar proclamations. Following the Second World War and the occupation of Azerbaijan by the Soviet Red Army, the house became the meeting place for the leaders of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan in 1945 and 1946. It also served as the venue for the meetings of the Tabriz Society and the command center of the Mujahideen during the 11-month siege of Tabriz. It played a significant role in lowering the surrender flags in the face of the Qajar dynasty.

Prominent fighters and figures who actively participated and collaborated in this place include Sartarh Khan, Bagher Khan, Thiqat-ul-Islam Tabrizi, Haji Mirza Agha Farshi (the founder of this complex), and Haj Mehdi Kouzeh-Kanani himself. The Constitutional House was registered as a national heritage site in 1975. It was later acquired by the Cultural Heritage Organization in 1988. It was reopened in 1996 after making renovations and displaying historical documents related to the Constitutional Revolution. The museum showcases important historical artifacts such as Sattar Khan's dagger, the Constitutional carpet, and various documents related to the Constitutional Revolution. Additionally, statues of Ali Musyo, Martyr Thiqat-ul-Islam, Jahangir Khan Sour Esrafil, Zainab Pasha (the only woman among the Constitutionalists), and many others are on display in the museum.