Total:1569
-
2021-06-16 20:30
Iran to spotlight its tourist attractions at FITUR
TEHRAN – A select of Iranian travel-associated businesses and tour operators will promote handicrafts, traditions, and tourism potentials of the country at the 42nd FITUR tourism trade fair, which will be held in Madrid, Spain, from January 19 to 23, 2022.
-
2021-06-16 18:24
19th, early 20th century carpets on show at Karaj exhibit
TEHRAN – A collection of handwoven Persian carpets and rugs, which date to the 19th and early 20th century, has been put on show in Karaj, the capital of Alborz province.
-
2021-06-15 21:20
National Museum of Iran publishes first issue of its journal
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has recently published the first issue of its journal, which includes articles on topics of archaeology, museum management, restoration, and related theoretical studies.
-
2021-06-15 21:20
Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari ensemble to bid for UNESCO world heritage status
TEHRAN – The historical ensemble of Sheikh Shahab al-Din Ahari has come a step closer to being designated as a world heritage site.
-
2021-06-14 18:40
Ancient architectural vestiges accidentally unearthed near Tughrul Tower
TEHRAN – Some ancient architectural vestiges have accidentally been unearthed near the 12th-century Tughrul Tower in southern Tehran.
-
2021-06-14 18:40
Iranian handicrafts: Dah-Yek-Douzi
One of the most good-looking traditional embroidery of Iran, which goes back to the Sassanid era, is “Dah-Yek-Douzi”.
-
2021-06-14 18:38
Tourism minister appreciates efforts to revive 700-year-old complex
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister on Monday praised efforts made to restore the Hassan Padeshah complex, which is located in the historical city of Tabriz.
-
2021-06-12 20:48
Dream vacations: 12 most unique travel destinations in Iran
TEHRAN – Embracing 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Iran is an amazingly underrated country with an immense history, sociable people, and magnificent architecture.
-
2021-06-11 21:00
Solo exhibit of glass and ceramics starts in Tehran
TEHRAN – A solo exhibition of glass and ceramics has opened its doors to the public at the Glass and Ceramic Museum of Iran.
-
2021-06-11 20:30
UNESCO sites in Khuzestan determined for joint project by Iranian, Italian missions
TEHRAN - Three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Khuzestan province have been selected as the pilot area of a joint project to be undertaken by Iranian and Italian missions.
-
2021-06-11 20:00
Ancient pigeon tower restored as tourist destination
TEHRAN - A mudbrick pigeon tower in central Iran, where droppings were once collected as fertilizer centuries ago, has been restored to its former state but this time as a tourist destination. The ‘tower’ stands tall in the village of Azizabad, Tiran-Karvan county of Isfahan province.
-
2021-06-11 17:16
Iranian handicrafts evolved to meet more consumer, market needs: minister
TEHRAN – Iranian handicrafts have been evolved to meet more customer tastes and to enter new markets, thanks to its immense capacities, and creativity of craftspeople, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said.
-
2021-06-09 22:11
Temple of Anahita in western Iran undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on the ancient temple of Anahita, which is located in the city of Kangavar, western Iran.
-
2021-06-09 22:06
Iran, Italy resume joint project on cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts
TEHRAN – Iran and Italy have resumed a joint project on cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, which was initially launched in 2019 and subsequently interrupted due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
2021-06-09 22:05
Iran may open borders to travelers in July
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is weighing plans to open its borders to certain international travelers by issuing tourist visas as of mid-July.
-
2021-06-09 22:00
Visit Qaleh Kant in southeast Iran
Qaleh Kant is a centuries-old adobe-plastered fortress, which is named after a nearby village in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast Iran.
-
2021-06-08 21:00
Iranian handicrafts: traditional bookbinding
TEHRAN – Bookbinding, the joining together of several leaves or folios within covers to form a codex or book, is one of the traditional crafts long been practiced across the Iranian Plateau.
-
2021-06-08 19:00
Rivi archaeological site being prepared for tourist visits
TEHRAN – Local authorities have started developing tourist infrastructure and amenities at the archaeological site of Rivi in northwest Iran.
-
2021-06-08 17:42
Grand Mosque of Sari: one of oldest places of worship in northern Iran
TEHRAN - Grand Mosque of Sari, which is named after the northern Iranian city, is one of the oldest places of worship in Mazandaran province.
-
2021-06-03 01:09
Windmills of Sistan-Baluchestan nearer to UNESCO status
TEHRAN – Sistan-Baluchestan is further moving towards inscribing its ancient windmills on the UNESCO list as commencing an aerial mapping project as a preliminary stage.
-
2021-06-01 17:29
An attempt to revive Cheshmeh-Ali, other ancient sites in Rey
TEHRAN – Following years of getting through the paperwork, Rey Municipality is to ratify a development plan which will pave the way for extra care and maintenance of Cheshmeh-Ali and some other historical sites across the ancient Iranian city.
-
2021-06-01 17:22
We encountered rich culture everywhere in Iran, Russian traveler says
TEHRAN – A Russian woman, who has previously visited Iran, says she encountered a rich culture throughout her journey to the Islamic Republic.
-
2021-05-31 21:00
Minister inaugurates 28 tourism projects in Fars province
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan on Monday inaugurated 28 cultural heritage-and-tourism-related projects in Fars during his visit to the southern Iranian province.
-
2021-05-31 20:00
7,000 relics so far excavated from ancient hills of Qom province
TEHRAN – Some 7,000 historical relics have so far been excavated from various archaeological hills and sites scattered across Qom province, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
-
2021-05-31 19:15
Persepolis: once awe-inspiring gateway opens to public after millennia
TEHRAN – After two millennia, the public is to get access to [the remnants of] a majestic gateway, which is situated near the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran.
-
2021-05-30 20:43
Comprehensive plan to prepare Qeshm for tourism lift
TEHRAN – Authorities of Qeshm are formulating a comprehensive plan, which is deemed as a prerequisite for tourism development across the southern Iranian Island.
-
2021-05-30 20:41
Mud-brick domed bathhouse to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Hammam-e Zerhan, which is a mud-brick domed bathhouse in Tuyserkan county of Hamedan province, will undergo restoration to regain its former splendor, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
-
2021-05-30 20:41
Top Iranian cities where echoes of ancient civilizations still resonate
TEHRAN – If you are drawn to ancient destinations, Iran could be your thing. The country bears some of history’s biggest names – Cyrus the Great and Darius, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan – all left their footprints and the regions they conquered or ruled over are now among top travel destinations of the modern country.
-
2021-05-30 20:41
Classic, vintage cars stage parade under COVID protocols
TEHRAN – Owners of over 50 classic and vintage cars staged a parade to promote tourism in the city of Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, on Friday.
-
2021-05-29 18:30
Rouhani inaugurates 526 tourism projects in 24 provinces
TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday inaugurated 526 tourism projects worth 25.37 trillion rials (about $604 billion at the official rate of 42000 rials) in 24 provinces via video conference.
