Getting to know Urmia souvenirs: What should we buy from Urmia?

Souvenirs from each city reflect the culture and customs of each region, contributing to economic prosperity and making the art and culture of that city more widely known to other regions. Buying souvenirs has long been a common practice among people, and giving them as gifts to loved ones allows them to share in the joy of traveling to different cities with you.

The city of Urmia is one of the most beautiful and spectacular cities in Iran, which, in addition to having historical monuments and tourist sites, has beautiful, unique and delicious souvenirs and hosts many tourists from all over the world every year. Urmia souvenirs mostly include food and handicrafts. If you are planning to travel to Urmia and want to get acquainted with the handicrafts and souvenirs special to this city, stay with us. In this article from Sabzbahar, we intend to introduce you to the most popular and famous souvenirs of Urmia.

What are the souvenirs of Urmia?

One of the most beautiful and attractive parts of any trip is buying souvenirs, and when your destination is the beautiful city of Urmia, this city offers you many choices with its countless souvenirs; so join us in this article from Sabzbahar to introduce you to the souvenirs of Urmia, which mostly include food and handicrafts, so that in addition to making your loved ones happy, you can also take a memento of this beautiful city with you.

Delicious souvenirs from Urmia

Urmia has delicious and popular souvenirs. Various foods, including Urmia’s “Naql” (a type of rice cake) that come in various shapes and flavors, are among the most important souvenirs of this city. In addition, sweets, halva, and traditional spirits can also be considered other souvenirs of this city. Below, we will mention some famous and popular souvenirs of Urmia:

Urmia’s Narc; the most famous souvenir from Urmia

Urmia’s Nakhl is one of the most famous souvenirs of this city and there is hardly anyone who travels to this city and does not try these Nakhl. This delicious food has different flavors, including saffron Nakhl, busty Nakhl, rose flower Nakhl, etc., and depending on each person’s taste, they use almond, pistachio, and walnut slices as its core. Urmia’s Nakhl has many fans and you can easily buy it from the city of Urmia or even from your own city from the Sabzbahar website and enjoy it with tea and double its pleasure.

Types of halva souvenirs from Urmia

Halva is one of the souvenirs that is common in many cities; and in the city of Urmia, different types of these halva are prepared with different flavors. The most famous halva in Urmia are walnut halva and carrot halva. These halva are mostly prepared and consumed on beautiful winter nights with their warm nature. The popularity of these halva is widely known, so that in addition to being consumed by the people of Urmia, it is also exported to other parts of the country and is also very popular and appreciated by the people as a delicious souvenir.

Carrot Halva; Urmia Orange Halva

Carrot halva is also one of the most popular souvenirs from Urmia, made from grape juice, walnuts, and carrots. This delicious and sweet halva with the taste of carrots and walnuts is mostly used on Yalda night and iftar nights to decorate gatherings. Be sure to try this halva on your trip to Urmia and prepare it for yourself or your loved ones as a souvenir of the trip. You can also buy it from the Sabzbahar website.

 

Urmia Distilleries; A Lasting Aroma and Flavor

Due to its mild and favorable climate, Urmia has many gardens and places where many medicinal plants are grown. These medicinal plants are used to prepare tinctures and treat many diseases. In addition to the famous tinctures of the city, the tinctures of the city include the spring tinctures of orange, chamomile, walnut leaves, oregano, and rose water.

Cat’s claw; a plant with medicinal properties

Bidmeshk (bush wormwood) is made from a medicinal plant and has medicinal properties including strengthening the heart, treating anemia and dizziness, and relieving pain and fatigue. With its unique aroma and flavor, this wormwood is considered one of the most important and popular souvenirs of Urmia.

Lemon balm juice; a souvenir from Urmia

Lemon balm is also one of the most famous herbal teas in Urmia, which has been used since ancient times to treat anxiety, stress, blood sugar, and strengthen the digestive system. Consuming this tea, if done properly and without excess, will improve your health and immune system.