‘Ardebil province holds potential for becoming tourism hub’

TEHRAN – Iran tourism chief has said Ardebil province has all the necessary characteristics and potentials to take on “a tourism hub” appearance, CHTN reported.

Iranian-Italian mission on Pasargadae extended for 3 years

TEHRAN – An Iranian-Italian cooperative mission on Pasargadae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Iran, has recently agreed on extending the cooperation for another three years, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Landscape restoration planned for Sassanid palace

TEHRAN – A landscape restoration will be implemented on the premises of a UNESCO-registered Sassanid palace in Sarvestan, Fars province.

Iran pursues World Heritage listing for prehistoric Hasanlu

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage body is working on possible inscription of Hasanlu, a millennia-old archaeological site, on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Mt. Damavand facing hurdles to gain UNESCO World Heritage status

TEHRAN –Iran’s cultural heritage body is still keeping an eye on possible inscription of Mount Damavand on the UNESCO World Heritage list though obstacles such as mining operations and land use change are still in place after nearly a decade.

A general renaissance: Iranian art and architecture under Sassanids

TEHRAN – On Sunday, UNESCO added an ensemble of Sassanian historical cities in southern Iran to its world heritage list.

Iran’s ensemble of Sasanian cities gets UNESCO world heritage status

TEHRAN - The UN cultural organization added an ensemble of Sasanian historical cities in southern Iran to its world heritage list, bringing the number of heritage sites in the country to 23.

Partial restoration to begin on World Heritage sites in Iran

TEHRAN – Two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iran are to be restored partially, a cultural heritage official has said.

National commission for UNESCO, Tehran Municipality to expand social, cultural co-op

TEHRAN –Tehran Municipality and the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand cooperation in social and cultural areas.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Normalization of relations with Zionism at the new station

TEHRAN - The process of normalizing the relations between Arabs and the Zionist regime has entered a new phase, and Al-Khalifa and Al Saud regime officials stand in the forefront of it with Tel-Aviv.

Imam Square: Story of a prime tourist destination in Iran 

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Imam Square has long been full of life thanks to being a prime destination for both domestic and foreign travelers.

Centuries-old roof drain structure found in Isfahan

TEHRAN – A centuries-old roof drain structure has recently been found on a north-wing rooftop of the Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan, IRIB reported.

Projects underway to uplift Yazd tourism standards 

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered city of Yazd has been subject of extensive restoration and renovation projects in a bid to improve tourism standards in the central Iranian city. 

Qajar-era envelopes, lithography and carpets on show at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – Three exhibitions of Qajar-era (1789–1925) objects opened doors to the public on Wednesday at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in central Tehran.

Ancient Armenian sites being restored in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced for three Armenian sites that stand adjacent to the UNESCO-registered Monastery of Saint Thaddeus (Qareh Klise) in West Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.

Restoration to speed up at Sheikh Safi ensemble

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization plans to accelerate restoration work at the Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil, northwest of the country.

Iran to host WCC awards ceremony

TEHRAN – Iran will host the final evaluation ceremony of the World Crafts Council (WCC) Award of Excellence for Handicrafts in early August, Mehr reported.

Ali Qapu Palace undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – A new chapter of restoration work has commenced in UNESCO-registered Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan.

UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – UNESCO-registered Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistoric ziggurat in southwest Iran, has underwent some rehabilitation work to address vital needs, CHTN reported on Tuesday.

120,000 qanats documented in Iran

TEHRAN – Some 120,000 qanats - ancient subsurface water supply systems - have been documented so far across Iran, a cultural heritage official has said.

Iran seeks World Heritage listing for its railways

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage body pursues possible inscription of cross-country railways, which includes arrays of bridges, stations and other historical monuments, on the UNESCO World Heritage list by 2019.

Restoration of Takht-e-Marmar in final stage

TEHRAN – Restoration process of Takht-e-Marmar, a spectacular terrace within the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, goes through its final stage.

Campaign to promote handicrafts as Noruz gifts

TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has recently launched a social campaign for using domestic handicrafts as gifts to celebrate Noruz, the Iranian New Year.

Tabib Shushtari mansion turned into boutique hotel

TEHRAN – The 19th-century Tabib Shushtari mansion has recently been repurposed into a boutique hotel after being fully restored.

Sistan-Baluchestan seeking foreign expertise to boost tourism

TEHRAN – In addition to utilizing domestic resources, tourism authorities of Sistan-Baluchestan are seeking foreign expertise to unlock maximum potential of the vast southeastern province.

Foreign experts to help protect Persepolis against lichens

TEHRAN – Separate teams of Italian and Spanish experts will join hands with Iranian counterparts to cope with spreading lichens in Persepolis, a World Heritage site in southern Iran.

Apadana Staircase, a way to fabled Persian art

TEHRAN – The ruins of Apadana Staircase shows off and offers scenes of historic Persian arts to its domestic and foreign visitors.

Fresh archaeological season starts near Burnt City

TEHRAN - The seventh season of archeological explorations has recently commenced in Tappeh Sadeq, one of satellite hills of the Burnt City, a UNESCO-registered site in southeast Iran.

Tourist camps planned for children, young adults

TEHRAN – Iran plans to set up tourist camps special for children and young adults across the country with the aim of fostering a wider tourism culture that entails the role of younger generations.

Sistan-Baluchestan to host mat-weaving festival

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province will host a national mat-weaving festival on January 29.