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2023-12-06 17:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Iranian cultural riches shine bright: Iftar, Sadeh festival and art of illumination join UNESCO list
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, in a nod to Iran’s vibrant tapestry of customs and history, UNESCO's latest additions to its prestigious list -- namely Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions, the ancient jubilation of Sadeh festival, and the intricate artistry of Tahzib in illuminated manuscripts -- elicited waves of joy among Iranians who have cherished their enduring legacy through generations.
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2023-12-05 17:55
Cuban first lady tours palace complex in northern Tehran
TEHRAN – On Monday evening, the Cuban first lady Lis Cuesta Peraza paid a visit to the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
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2023-12-05 17:54
Yazd hotels to trial scheme for handicrafts’ practical application
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-designated city of Yazd has been selected for a pilot project to ensure a practical application of handicrafts in its hotels and guest houses.
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2023-12-04 20:09
Health tourism revenue triples that of regular tourism, official says
TEHRAN- Health tourism could generate three times more revenue than regular tourism, a tourism official has said.
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2023-12-03 17:37
12th-century Saveh mosque, known as a museum of Islamic architecture, restored
TEHRAN - Saveh’s tourism chief has announced the successful completion of restoration work on the city’s grand mosque, often revered as a treasury showcasing Islamic architectural brilliance.
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2023-12-03 17:28
Under-the-radar destinations: Mirza Kuchak Khan Mausoleum
TEHRAN - The mausoleum of Yunes Ostadsarai, famously known as Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali or Commander of Jangal (1880-1921), serves as an intriguing site for tourists exploring Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2023-12-03 17:28
400-year-old Jolfa Square to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Isfahan’s tourism chief has revealed plans for the restoration of Jolfa Square, which is a gateway to a touristic Armenian neighborhood in the ancient city.
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2023-12-02 18:19
UNESCO site in Tehran to launch base dedicated to people with disabilities
Tomorrow, the Golestan Palace, which is Tehran’s sole World Heritage site, will open a special base dedicated to people with disabilities.
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2023-12-02 17:58
50 Iranian mosques given national heritage status
TEHRAN – So far, more than 50 mosques across Iran have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage, the deputy tourism minister said.
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2023-12-02 17:49
By Afshin Majlesi
The necessity of community-based tourism development
For millennia, events have been an inseparable facet of the Iranian culture, predominantly when it comes to natural occurrences triggered by seasonal changes. Originating from small rural and tribal entities, such community-based reunions have expanded, thrived, and passed down from generation to generation to convey a message of warmth and kindness.
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2023-12-01 17:35
Ardabil set to enrich tourism circuit
TEHRAN – Ardabil province in northwest Iran is set to diversify its rural tourism by adding new destinations.
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2023-12-01 17:32
Traditional cottages in northern Iran restored
TEHRAN – Gilan Rural Heritage Museum has completed restoration on 16 collages and traditional buildings located within the vast touristic site in northern Iran.
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2023-12-01 17:29
‘Throne of Solomon’: UNESCO-listed temple to hire guides fluent in foreign languages
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-designated Takht-e Soleyman, which was once a prime fire temple of the Zoroastrian faith in ancient Persia, intends to hire several multilingual tour guides to help enrich visits made by foreign nationals.
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2023-12-01 17:23
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin: scaffolding to be removed after six decades
TEHRAN – After some six decades, scaffolding will be taken down from the face of the Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran.
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2023-11-29 17:34
Qazvin craftswomen demonstrate skills
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, a local exhibit dedicated to craftswomen and female artisans was launched in the ancient city of Qazvin, which is situated in west-central Iran.
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2023-11-29 17:34
Ardabil province set for tourism development
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ardabil province is set to develop its tourism facilities by implementing new projects.
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2023-11-29 17:33
Endowed houses and cisterns in UNESCO-listed Yazd need restoration
TEHRAN – The historical city of Yazd, which is a UNESCO World Heritage embraces about 500 endowed houses and water reservoirs, a considerable number of which have been left unused.
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2023-11-29 17:32
Chinese cities to host loan museum objects from Iran
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, plans to display historical artifacts from the National Museum of Iran in various cities of China.
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2023-11-28 17:04
Tehran university to host conference on health tourism
TEHRAN – The Islamic Azad University will be holding a national conference on health tourism.
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2023-11-28 17:00
Medical tourism: Fars province to launch offices in Iraq, Eurasia
TEHRAN – Iran’s Fars governorate is to launch offices in southern Iraq and Eurasia to facilitate travel to the Islamic Republic for those willing to obtain medical treatment.
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2023-11-27 16:58
Tehran police recover artifacts dating from 2nd millennium BC to Islamic era
TEHRAN – Iranian police have recovered 32 relics from armed smugglers in Tehran. The objects have been estimated to date from the 2nd millennium BC to the early Islamic era.
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2023-11-27 16:55
Isfahan official dismisses concerns over ‘false’ restoration of ancient bridge
TEHRAN – On Sunday, an official with Isfahan’s cultural heritage department dismissed recent concerns over the alleged false restoration of an ancient arch bridge in the historical Iranian city.
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2023-11-26 17:52
Turkey saw 2.1 million Iranian tourists from January to October
TEHRAN - Turkey saw 2.1 million tourist arrivals from Iran during the first ten months of the current year, its Culture and Tourism Ministry has said.
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2023-11-26 17:51
UNESCO-listed Fin Garden’s restoration complete
TEHRAN – A recent restoration project has come to an end on the centuries-old Fin Garden, which is a UNESCO-designated property in central Iran.
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2023-11-26 17:39
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Iran submits proposals for escalated tourism among member states
TEHRAN - Iran has presented three proposals to the secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to boost tourism among member states.
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2023-11-25 18:29
West Azarbaijan enjoys elements for well-off agritourism
TEHRAN - West Azerbaijan has high potential for the development of agritourism, the provincial tourism chief said on Saturday.
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2023-11-25 18:26
North Khorasan to attract Pakistani nationals
TEHRAN – Home to a rich circuit of travel gems, North Khorasan province seeks to attract sightseers and pilgrims from Pakistan who routinely visit the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in a neighboring province.
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2023-11-25 18:10
Tourism minister praises unity among Iranian nomads, ethnic groups
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister on Friday expressed admiration for the national unity that exists among Iranian nomads and ethnic groups.
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2023-11-25 18:02
By Afshin Majlesi
Time to reconnect with Iran’s travel gems
Welcome to the realm of responsible tourism in Iran, where holidaymakers are not mere spectators but active participants.
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2023-11-24 17:38
Media personnel visit 9,000-year-old site near Tehran
TEHRAN – A team of journalists and media personnel has recently examined archaeological excavations currently underway at the Ozbaki zone, parts of which date some 9,000 years.