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2025-10-29 17:20
Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem, expert says
TEHRAN – The legacy of the ancient Silk Road is a living cultural ecosystem that has received special attention from UNESCO, the Director-General of the UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia said.
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2025-10-29 17:20
Salehi-Amiri: Parand, Robat Karim will become tourism, ecotourism hubs
TEHRAN—With the investments made and the government's support, Parand and Robat Karim in Tehran province will become the country's important ecotourism hubs and boost rural employment, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri.
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2025-10-29 17:19
Architecture students visit historical sites in Aran and Bidgol
TEHRAN - Architecture students conducted a one-day field visit to historical sites in Aran and Bidgol county on Thursday to study traditional architecture, restoration methods, and cultural heritage preservation, a local tourism official said.
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2025-10-29 17:19
Deputy minister urges for compiling comprehensive map of marine tourism development
TEHRAN - Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei has urged the necessity for compiling a comprehensive map of marine tourism.
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2025-10-29 17:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Where the pomegranate blooms: Its place in Iranian life
If you visit Iran in autumn, you’ll find every greengrocer glowing with shades of red and gold! It’s a season that belongs to one fruit above all others: the pomegranate, or Anar as it’s lovingly called in Persian.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Semnan is to host intl. tourism conference
TEHRAN – The first International Tourism Conference of Semnan, titled “Silk Road: Opportunities and Perspectives,” will be held tomorrow at Semnan University, according to the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Homam festival highlights creativity and determination of people with disabilities: deputy minister
TEHRAN – The Homam International Festival for People with Disabilities reflects the effort, passion, and hope of artists with disabilities, demonstrating that physical limitations are no barrier to artistic creation, said Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Maryam Jalali Dehkordi.
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2025-10-28 16:52
Cave museum to be launched in Lorestan
TEHRAN—Following registration of the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley on the UNESCO World Heritage list, a cave museum will be launched in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2025-10-28 16:44
Iran plans to take part in Fitur, EMITT expos in 2026
TEHRAN--Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI), as the exclusive representative of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and one of the main organizers of international tourism and handicrafts events, will participate in the international exhibitions Fitur (Spain) and EMITT (Turkey) for 2026.
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2025-10-28 16:43
Tajik interior minister visits tourist attractions in Isfahan
TEHRAN – Tajikistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ramazon Rahimzoda visited the historic city of Isfahan on Monday as part of his ongoing trip to Iran.
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2025-10-28 16:42
Salehi-Amiri: Iran's future development will pass through the sea-based economy
TEHRAN — Iran's future development will pass through the sea-based economy, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.
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2025-10-27 17:35
From Giveh to Kilim: the story of hands keeping Kordestan's culture alive
TEHRAN--Art flows from small workshops to bustling alleys in Marivan, Kordestan province. The handicrafts, from Giveh and shawls to woodwork, are not only souvenirs, but also a sign of the identity and aesthetics of the people of this region.
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2025-10-27 17:35
20 new museums to be added to Tehran’s cultural scene
TEHRAN--Nearly 20 museums will be added to Tehran's cultural and tourism sites, said CEO of Tehran Municipality Cultural Spaces Development Company Nazem Razavi.
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2025-10-27 17:34
Mostazafan Foundation, tourism ministry sign agreement to boost jobs and economic empowerment
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mostazafan Foundation and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts have signed an agreement aimed at promoting economic empowerment and creating sustainable jobs.
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2025-10-26 17:19
Extensive restoration of historical monuments underway in Fars province
TEHRAN-- Head of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Sadegh Zare’ announced the implementation of restoration operations for 34 historical monuments in different parts of the province.
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2025-10-26 17:04
Iran holds talks with Iraq on preserving ruins of Taq Kasra monument
TEHRAN - Iran has held discussions with Iraqi officials on preserving and restoring the ancient Taq Kasra monument, a major remnant of the Sassanid Empire located near Baghdad, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
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2025-10-25 17:22
UNESCO Ambassador: Food diversity of West Azerbaijan ethnic groups a unique tourism potential
TEHRAN—Presence of different ethnic groups, including Kords and Turks, in West Azarbaijan province has created a beautiful food diversity that is a unique tourism potential, said Ambassador of the UNESCO Food and Gastronomy Club Hassan Mirhadi.
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2025-10-25 17:22
Khuzestan’s silent caves, hidden treasures of tourism
TEHRAN-- Khuzestan province has a hidden treasure deep in its mountains; mysterious caves that have remained hidden in the rock and silence for centuries and today could be the key to tourism prosperity and sustainable employment in this land.
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2025-10-25 17:22
Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador says
TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that cooperation between Iran and China in cultural heritage research has gained greater speed and depth over the past two years, describing the field as a strategic platform for expanding bilateral scientific and civilizational exchanges.
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2025-10-25 17:21
Tourism maps installed at 14 Tehran metro stations, citywide map to be unveiled soon
TEHRAN – Tourism maps have been installed at 14 Tehran Metro stations as part of a broader plan to introduce city attractions through the public transport network, the head of Tehran’s municipal tourism office said on Saturday.
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2025-10-25 17:20
Minister calls for stronger private sector role to boost Tehran’s tourism potential
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism has underlined Tehran’s significant potential for tourism growth while urged greater participation from the private sector to make full use of the city’s capacities.
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2025-10-24 16:59
Cultural heritage ministry seeks to introduce Iranian cuisine to the world
TEHRAN--Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts' policy is to move towards modern and experience-oriented tourism, and tries to introduce the story of Iranian cuisine, table and tourism to the world.
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2025-10-24 16:58
TACI joins Presiding Board of affiliate members of UNWTO
TEHRAN-- Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) has been elected as a representative of the South Asia region to the Board of Directors of the United Nations World Tourism Organization for the four-year period from 2026 to 2029 by the members.
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2025-10-24 16:58
Iran becomes guest of honor of Antalya Tourism Fair
TEHRAN—Iran took part as a guest of honor at Antalya Tourism Fair (ATF) in Turkey which was held for the seventh time between October 22–24.
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2025-10-24 16:57
Minister urges ambassadors to help attract visitors from neighboring countries
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Wednesday that Iranian ambassadors in neighboring and friendly countries can play a role in attracting more tourists to the Islamic Republic.
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2025-10-22 19:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director
In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
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2025-10-22 18:23
22 tourism units in Ilam receive standard quality certificate
TEHRAN—Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi said that 37 tourism units in the province have entered the standardization cycle, 22 of these units succeeded in receiving a certificate of tourism service quality.
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2025-10-22 17:54
Hazaveh, a sweet destination for rural tourism
TEHRAN--Hazaveh village in Arak, Markazi province, is one of the most prominent destinations for rural tourism.
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2025-10-21 18:14
Yazd train journeys booming
TEHRAN--Yazd province, which has always been known as the jewel of the desert and the heart of traditional Iranian architecture, the historical fabric of its center shines on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and its windcatchers and adobe houses whisper stories of centuries of trade and civilization, is currently on the verge of a major leap in the field of tourism and rail transportation.
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2025-10-21 18:14
UNESCO-listed Uraman to host meeting on stone architecture
TEHRAN-- A specialized meeting on the topic of ‘Siah-Chador and Stone Architecture in the Kordestan’s Uraman’ will be held in Tehran with presence of South Korean architectural historian Namsub Choi.