Comprehensive revitalization planned for historic Kerman Bazaar
Kerman’s historic bazaar is poised for a comprehensive revitalization, with initiatives focused on organizing its historical and cultural axis to enhance urban tourism, preserve the city’s rich heritage, and strengthen the local economy, the Director General of the province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization said during a field visit.
Seyyed Moayed Mohsenzadeh, while assessing the current conditions and physical state of this valuable complex, emphasized that the historic Kerman Bazaar, as one of the oldest and most prominent historical and cultural axes of the city, plays an irreplaceable role in shaping urban identity, fostering social vitality, and supporting economic prosperity. He noted that revitalizing the bazaar is an essential step toward achieving sustainable tourism development, according to chtn.ir.
Referring to the objectives of the field visit, Mohsenzadeh explained that it was conducted to carefully evaluate existing conditions, identify challenges, damages, and specific needs, and assess service provision, urban landscape quality, and the utilization of historical and cultural assets. The insights gathered, he added, will form the basis for drafting and implementing a comprehensive, phased plan aimed at improving the historical and cultural axis of the Kerman Bazaar.
Highlighting the importance of coordination among relevant authorities, Mohsenzadeh stated that successfully organizing the historic bazaar requires synergy among responsible institutions, urban management bodies, trade guilds, and shopkeepers. He stressed that achieving these goals will not be possible without active social participation and the collaboration of all stakeholders, while simultaneously preserving historical authenticity, safeguarding architectural and cultural values, and enhancing the overall environment of the bazaar.
Mohsenzadeh also underscored the bazaar’s role in shaping tourists’ experiences, describing it as one of the city’s most significant tourist destinations. He noted that a well-planned revitalization could improve visitor experiences, increase the length of tourist stays, and strengthen Kerman’s image at both national and international levels. Such initiatives, he emphasized, will not only promote tourism but also foster economic growth, support local businesses, and revive the cultural and social functions of the bazaar.
He affirmed that the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization, taking a participatory and forward-looking approach, is committed to revitalizing the Kerman Bazaar so that this historic complex — considered the beating heart of the city — can play an even more effective role in sustainable tourism development and in improving the quality of life for the city’s residents.