tourism

Qasr-e Shirin needs decades of archaeological work, heritage official says

TEHRAN - Iran’s western county of Qasr-e Shirin requires up to a century of archaeological research due to the number of historical sites dating back to the Sassanid period, a senior provincial heritage official said on Tuesday.

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Lighting operation of Belqeys citadel to begin

TEHRAN--Lighting operation of Belqeys citadel in Esfarayen county, North Khorasan province, will begin on Thursday with the aim of improving the night view, improving the visual effects and attracting more tourists.

Yesterday 17:03

Mexican photographer: Iran, a country with cultural diversity and beyond stereotypes

TEHRAN—Mexican documentary photographer Roberto Flores, who traveled to Iran for the first time, emphasized Iran's cultural and human potential and said: “My goal in traveling to Iran is to record the cultural diversity and lifestyle of Iranian nomads, a living reality that can challenge the stereotypical narratives of Iran in the world.”

Yesterday 16:57

Siraf historic port dossier submitted to UNESCO for World Heritage review

TEHRAN - Iran has formally submitted the nomination dossier for the historic port of Siraf to UNESCO for review and possible inscription on the World Heritage list, the deputy minister for cultural heritage said on Wednesday.

2026-01-27 17:35

Traditional dessert-making ritual in South Khorasan added to tourism events calendar

TEHRAN - The traditional ritual of making Kaf, a local sweet dessert in South Khorasan province in eastern Iran, has been added to Iran’s national tourism events calendar, officials said.

2026-01-27 17:35

Priority goes for adapting Fars historical sites to accessible tourism for people with disabilities

TEHRAN -- Physically adapting historical and tourist sites, observing accessibility standards, and strengthening the cultural activities related to the disabled community are among the main priorities of Fars Cultural Heritage Department.

2026-01-27 17:33

Rab’-e Rashidi: archaeologists to return to 14th-century educational ruins in northwest Iran

TEHRAN--Plans are on the agenda to continue excavations in Rab’-e Rashidi area, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province.

2026-01-26 17:25

Qalaqiran Mountain, a prominent symbol of Ilam

TEHRAN — Qalaqiran Mountain stands as a prominent symbol of the city of Ilam in western Iran and is regarded as one of its most significant natural attractions.

2026-01-26 17:25

Langeroud eyes becoming sea-based tourism hub in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Langeroud county in Iran’s northern Gilan province, which has 17 kilometers of coastline along the Caspian Sea, could develop into a sea-based tourism hub, a local official said.

2026-01-25 17:45

Birjand historic core set for first archaeological excavation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry plans to launch the first archaeological excavation in the historic urban fabric of Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, to study underground layers and prepare the ground for an open-air museum, a provincial official said on Sunday.

2026-01-25 17:42

Vivid colors of Qashqai carpets enliven black tents

TEHRAN — The vivid colors and distinctive designs of Qashqai carpets add visual richness to Siah-Chadors, the traditional black tents used by Iran’s nomadic communities. Such an striking contrast, seen in only a few places worldwide, has drawn attention to the artistry and cultural value of Qashqai weaving.

2026-01-24 17:25

55 hectares of Semnan's historical texture nationally registered

TEHRAN--Two historical neighborhoods of Esfanjan and Nasar to the extent of 55 hectares in historical texture of Semnan province were registered in Iran’s National Heritage List.

2026-01-24 17:24

Zarand, city of Iranian festivals

TEHRAN - Zarand, in Iran’s Kerman province, has become the first city in the country to officially publish a calendar of its national tourism events in the past eight years.

Tribal tourism: visiting a traditional world in the modern age

2026-01-24 17:17

By Afshin Majlesi

Tribal tourism: visiting a traditional world in the modern age

TEHRAN - Tribes are a proud and living part of Iran’s civilization, and their thousands of years of experience have turned travel among them into a unique and memorable journey. In an age shaped by speed, technology, and urban life, such a tourism genre offers visitors a rare chance to encounter a way of living that remains closely connected to nature.

2026-01-23 17:23

Bahmangan offers opportunity to reconsider relationship between humans and nature

TEHRAN - Bahmangan is one of Iran’s ancient festivals, highlighting ethical values such as good thinking, respect for nature, vegetarianism, and kindness toward animals.

2026-01-23 17:23

Culinary tourism, an overlooked potential of South Khorasan

TEHRAN - South Khorasan province is home to a wide range of traditional foods that, despite their simplicity, reflect rich diversity and authentic flavors shaped by local climate and lifestyle. These culinary traditions offer significant but largely overlooked potential for the development of culinary tourism.

2026-01-23 17:23

Isfahan showcases tourism potential at FITUR 2026

TEHRAN – Iran’s central province of Isfahan is presenting its tourism, cultural and historical capacities at the FITUR 2026 which is currently underway in Madrid.

2026-01-21 17:21

Tourism, labor ministries sign MoU to develop handicraft cooperatives

TEHRAN - Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen joint cooperation in the field of handicrafts and market development.

2026-01-21 17:21

Mashhad combines pilgrimage with tourism and urban infrastructure

TEHRAN - Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province, is one of Iran’s main domestic travel destinations, drawing millions of visitors each year for religious, cultural and leisure purposes.

2026-01-21 17:20

19th-century sarays in Rasht bazaar damaged in unrest

TEHRAN - Three 19th-centry sarays dating back to Qajar period have been damaged after a fire broke out at the historical bazaar in northern Iran during unrest last week, officials said.

Water leaks, ground subsidence raise concerns at Isfahan’s UNESCO-listed mosque

2026-01-21 17:20

By Afshin Majlesi

Water leaks, ground subsidence raise concerns at Isfahan’s UNESCO-listed mosque

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities and heritage experts are racing to contain what they describe as a structural threat to parts of the UNESCO-registered Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, also known as the Atiq Mosque, after a limited ground subsidence, water leakage and rising moisture were detected around one of the world’s most important Islamic monuments.

2026-01-20 17:04

Research project on Turkmen musical culture begins

TEHRAN--The second phase of a research project on the musical culture of Turkmen people with an emphasis on functionalism began on January 20 and will continue until February 6.

2026-01-20 17:04

Eyvanki reflects centuries of settlement along ancient trade routes

TEHRAN--Eyvanki city is located on one of the main and most important routes from the east to the west of the ancient and current time, a route that was once called the Silk Road. Eyvanki is located in Garmsar county , Semnan province, about 70 kilometers from Tehran.