Iran eyes to gain a UNESCO tag for its historical castles, fortresses

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism chief has said the country is developing a dossier for its historical castles and fortresses for a possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran travel sector: Ups and downs since U.S. reimposed sanctions

TEHRAN – Last November, the Trump administration reinstated sanctions on Iran, mainly the ones that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, in order to batter Iran’s economy, however, according to official data, they have so far failed to lessen foreign arrivals to the Islamic Republic.

Exhibit to bring together crafters from six provinces

TEHRAN - Tens of crafters and artisans from six provinces will come together to promote skills in a sales exhibit which is to be held in Mahabad, West Azarbaijan province.

Persepolis Museum to close for two weeks for repair work

TEHRAN - Persepolis Museum, which is located in UNESCO-tagged Persepolis, is to close for two weeks for restoration work.

Rare dovetail-joints found in UNESCO-tagged Pasargadae

TEHRAN – Personnel of Pasargadae have recently found two rare dovetail-joints, which used to attach massive stone slabs, pillars and columns in the UNESCO World Heritage site that was once the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great (559–530 BC), who ordered its construction.

UNESCO lists Iraq’s Babylon as World Heritage site

TEHRAN - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added the sprawling Mesopotamian city of Babylon to its World Heritage list, boosting Iraq’s hopes of reviving its battered tourism industry.

Gonbad-e Qabus World Heritage registration anniversary celebrated

TEHRAN – People in Iran’s Golestan province on Thursday celebrated the 7th registration anniversary of Gonbad-e Qabus on UNESCO World Heritage list.

Iran’s Hyrcanian Forest named UNESCO World Heritage site

UNESCO on Friday designated Iran’s vast Hyrcanian Forest as a World Heritage site, making it the second such Iranian natural site after Lut Desert, which was granted the tag in 2016.

Iran joins UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Baku

TEHRAN – A delegation from Iran arrived in the Azerbaijani capital Baku late on Monday to attend the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

By Afshin Majlesi

Worldwide Armenians to reunite at St. Thaddeus

TEHRAN – Hundreds of Christian worshippers are getting prepared to head for St. Thaddeus to observe a religious ceremony passed down from generation to generation.

UNESCO is to assess Iran’s Hyrcanian Forest for World Heritage

TEHRAN – On June 30, the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, to assess 36 nominees, including Iran’s Hyrcanian Forest, for possible inscription on the World Heritage list.

Iranian Garden, microcosm of paradise on Earth!

For millennia, Iranian gardens have combined the beauty of nature with the aesthetic qualities of art and architecture to create a symbolic representation of paradise on Earth.

Iran, Iraq ink MOU to expand tourism ties  

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have recently agreed in principle to further develop ties in the arenas of tourism, pilgrimage, cultural heritage and handicrafts, CHTN reported. 

Hungarian tour operators visit Yazd

TEHRAN – Following their visits to Shiraz, a group of Hungarian tour operators and travel associates toured Yazd, holding talks with local officials and fellows of the central Iranian province, which its historical capital of the same name is a UNESCO World Heritage.

The world truly possessing most UNESCO heritages is now the cheapest one to travel

Iran has seen an increase in the number of annual visitors over the past few years, because of its developing four-year plans that on each plan, concentrates on special parts of the industry and for now they are focusing more on the tourism industry growth, which is sure to attract even more, the reason will be discussed a little later.

Visit Imam Khomeini Mosque in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN – Surrounded by Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, the vast Imam Khomeini Mosque is well worth a visit when you’re heading to downtown of the metropolis.

Rare discovery in Iran’s Burnt City: Caged monkey dead in captivity

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered the remains of a prehistoric monkey in Burnt City, southeast Iran, saying the animal was held in captivity in a cage when it died.

Iran makes bids for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage registration

TEHRAN – Iran has submitted five separate dossiers to the UNESCO for possible inscription on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Why you must visit Iran’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

When it comes to Iran, many people have in mind the mystic splendors of Persepolis, its most famous historical site. Indeed, with no less than 23 sites listed by UNESCO, Iran has demonstrated the attractivity of its heritage. They are a showcase of the great history and creativity of Persia, along with stunning natural sites.

Fire incurs $1.3 million loss to historic bazaar of Tabriz

TEHRAN – A blaze which erupted late on Wednesday at the historic bazaar of Tabriz, northwest Iran, is estimated to have caused about 200 billion rials ($1.33 million) to the UNESCO-registered site.

Thousands-year-old vase to be unveiled in Ardebil

TEHRAN – On May 18, concurrent with the International Museum Day, a three-thousand-year-old silver vase, which was recently found in Iran’s Ardebil province, will be unveiled in museum exhibition, provincial tourism chief has said.

Intl. conference to discuss sustainable tourism in Lut Desert

TEHRAN – The University of Birjand, which is edged by the UNESCO-tagged Lut Desert, will be hosting an international conference on sustainable tourism in the vast desert, ISNA reported.

Largest ever meteorite exhibit opens in Tehran

Iran’s largest ever exhibition of meteorites opened its doors to the public at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, April 28, 2019.

Iran to host its largest ever meteorite exhibit

TEHRAN – The largest ever exhibition of meteorites in Iran will open on Sunday at the Museum of Anthropology of the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in Tehran.

Italian team to partially restore Persepolis

TEHRAN – A team of Italian archaeologists and restorers is scheduled to partially rehabilitate some ruined monuments and bas-relief carvings in Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire.

UNESCO-tagged hydraulic ensemble unaffected by flooding

TEHRAN-- Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, a UNESCO-registered ensemble in southwest Iran which is known as a ‘masterpiece of creative genius’, has not been affected by flash floods and heavy rainfall that stroke almost all of the country in the past weeks. 

A spring day at Iranian Art Museum Garden  

Photos depict people reveling in bright weather at the Iranian Art Museum Garden in northern Tehran on March 21, 2019, which marks the first day of the current Iranian year.

Bagh-e Narenjestan: A must-see attraction while in Shiraz

TEHRAN - Set within a gorgeous garden, Bagh-e Narenjestan, which encircles a scenic pavilion, was built for the wealthy and powerful Mohammad-Ali Khan Qavam al-Molk in the late 19th century in Shiraz, southern Iran.

Sediments, wastewaters threaten UNESCO-tagged hydraulic ensemble

TEHRAN – Iran’s Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is under threat of excessive amounts of mineral salt and wastewaters that perpetually pass through the southwestern UNESCO World Heritage.

‘Paris event best opportunity to introduce Iranian cuisine’

TEHRAN – Iran’s opulent cuisines along with counterparts from across the globe are to be featured at the Gourmand World Summit in Paris, a prestigious event deemed to be the best opportunity to introduce Iranian gastronomy to the world.