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2021-11-05 21:01
Hospital hotels expected to cement medical tourism in Kermanshah
TEHRAN – Two hospital hotels are scheduled to come on stream in the western province of Kermanshah in the near future, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-11-05 20:59
Minister inspects tourist destinations in Semnan
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ezatollah Zarghami on Thursday inspected several tourist destinations during his visit to Semnan province.
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2021-11-03 17:19
Special exhibit featuring Iranian, German studies on ancient mining opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, a special exhibition featuring Iranian and German studies on ancient mining and relevant objects was officially inaugurated at the National Museum of Iran.
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2021-11-03 16:58
Iran's cabinet approves plans to develop sustainable coastal, forest tourism
TEHRAN – Iranian cabinet has approved plans to develop sustainable tourism in the northern and northwest forests of the country as well as the Zagros region, and on the northern and southern coastlines with a particular focus on the Makran coasts.
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2021-11-03 16:55
UNESCO-designated garden to find its pools dredged
TEHRAN – A dredging project is planned to be commenced on the pools of the UNESCO-tagged Shazdeh Garden, which is an enigmatic green oasis in the heart of a harsh desert in the southern Kerman province, the director of the World Heritage site has announced.
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2021-11-02 18:25
Handicrafts sector creates 650 jobs in Kermanshah
TEHRAN – The handicrafts sector has generated some 650 job opportunities in the western province of Kermanshah during the current Iranian year (started March 21), the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-11-02 18:24
Masouleh, Yazd, Shushtar selected as Iran ‘paragon cities’
TEHRAN – The stairs village of Masouleh and the cities of Yazd and Shushtar have been named Iran’s “paragon cities” by the international magazine of 2A (Architecture & Art), CHTN reported on Tuesday.
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2021-11-02 17:52
Iranian minister hails investment in tourism
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister on Monday hailed further investment in the realm of the travel industry as the Islamic Republic is preparing to jumpstart tourism following months of recession caused by the pandemic.
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2021-11-01 16:07
Qajar-era public bathhouse undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A public bathhouse dating back to Qajar era (1789-1925) in Lakan village, central Markazi province, has undergone some rehabilitation works, a local tourism official has announced.
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2021-11-01 16:05
Turkish Airlines launches Tabriz-Ankara flights
TEHRAN –Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines has launched flights from the capital city of Ankara to the Iranian city of Tabriz, northwestern East Azarbaijan province.
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2021-11-01 16:05
New archaeological season begins at Douzlakh Salt Mine
TEHRAN – The fifth round of archaeological season has recently commenced at Douzlakh Salt Mine, northwestern Zanjan province, where some ancient salt men and their belongings have been found.
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2021-10-31 21:18
By Afshin Majlesi
Gold-plated limousine, world’s only Panther-Laser shine at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – Following years of restoration and renovation, Iran Historical Car Museum in western Tehran has reopened its doors to the public, featuring a magnificent collection of rare classic, vintage, sports cars, carriages, and motorcycles.
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2021-10-31 18:21
Centuries-old caravanserais demarcated to draw legal boundaries
TEHRAN – Three Qajar-era (1789-1925) caravanserais in Tabas, eastern South Khorasan province, have recently been demarcated help their legal boundaries and properties, a local tourism official has said.
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2021-10-31 18:18
Another archaeological season begins at Hegmataneh
TEHRAN – The 23rd round of archaeological season has recently commenced at the ancient Hegmataneh Hill in the west-central Iranian province of Hamedan, the director of the historical site has announced.
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2021-10-30 18:14
Rare Parthian tombstone discovered in northcentral Iran
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently discovered a rare Parthian-era (247 BC – 224 CE) tombstone in an ancient cemetery in northcentral Iran.
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2021-10-30 17:52
Italian archaeologists to join project in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – A team of Italian archaeologists is scheduled to join Iranian fellows to conduct excavations in the ancient Shami valley, which is situated in the town of Ayapir in Khuzestan province.
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2021-10-30 17:51
Iran exports $47m of handicrafts in Q1
TEHRAN – Iran exported $47 million worth of handicrafts in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 21), an official with the tourism ministry has announced.
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2021-10-29 18:52
Neglected craft of Manal-bafi revived in Bafq
TEHRAN – Manal-bafi, a fairly forgotten field of traditional wickerwork in Bafq, has been recently revived in the central Iranian city, Bafq’s tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-29 18:52
Qom ready to host intl. sightseers, pilgrims
TEHRAN – Tourism facilities in the central Qom province are ready to welcome foreign tourists, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-29 18:50
Centuries-old skeletons unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN – Two centuries-old skeletons have recently been discovered in a historical mine in the mountainous area of Ardestan county, central Isfahan province, Ardestan Governor has announced.
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2021-10-27 19:15
Historical caravanserai in Qom to turn into 'creative' center for handicrafts
TEHRAN – A historical caravanserai in the central province of Qom is planned to be repurposed into a "creative" center for handicrafts, the head of the Fund for Development of Handicrafts and Handmade Carpet and Revitalization and Utilization of Historical and Cultural Places has announced.
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2021-10-27 19:12
Natives of Sistan-Baluchestan to attend Expo 2020
TEHRAN – A selection of craftspeople, travel insiders, and exhibitors from Sistan-Baluchestan are getting prepared to promote the southeastern Iranian province at the Expo 2020 Dubai, which is currently underway in the UAE.
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2021-10-27 19:00
Qatar World Cup opens up opportunity for Iran tourism: deputy minister
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran should benefit from the 2022 World Cup as a considerable opportunity to promote its distinctive travel attractions, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2021-10-26 18:26
By Afshin Majlesi
‘Untold stories’ now available for you to re-discover majestic Isfahan
TEHRAN – A selection of 200 “untold stories” about Isfahan is now available for you to re-discover the ancient city, which has long been nicknamed as “half the world”.
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2021-10-26 18:08
Permanent handicrafts markets to open in Kermanshah
TEHRAN –A number of permanent markets for handicrafts are planned to be established across the western province of Kermanshah, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-26 18:07
Restoration completed on Sassanid arch bridge
TEHRAN –A restoration project has recently been completed on a historical arch bridge in Kuhdasht county, western Lorestan province, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-25 17:33
Handicrafts sector offers Uramanat unique opportunity for economic development
TEHRAN –The development of the handicrafts sector would be a good opportunity for economic growth in the UNESCO-tagged Uramanat cultural landscape in western Iran.
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2021-10-25 17:32
Flooring project begins at Jameh mosque of Kandovan village
TEHRAN –A flooring project has commenced on parts of the Jameh mosque of the historical village of Kandovan near the city of Tabriz, northwestern East Azarbaijan province.
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2021-10-25 17:30
Iran sets new rules to resume foreign tourist arrivals
TEHRAN – Iranian officials have announced new rules for foreign tourists interested in visiting the country, CHTN reported on Monday.
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2021-10-24 18:02
By Afshin Majlesi
Danish ambassador tells of his 'unforgettable' visit to Isfahan
ISFAHAN – On Thursday evening, when I was roaming through the gorgeous Imam Square of Isfahan, I suddenly bumped into the Danish ambassador to Iran, Jesper Vahr, and his family who were also touring the UNESCO-designated site.