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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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2023-11-03 18:08
Centuries-old mosque in Yazd gains former glory
TEHRAN –A restoration project on the centuries-old Sarpolak Mosque in central Yazd province, has come to an end, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-10-31 17:46
Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.
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2023-10-21 22:00
Eco-lodge complexes inaugurated in Yazd
TEHRAN –Two eco-lodge complexes were inaugurated in the historical core of the central Iranian city of Yazd on Thursday.
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2023-10-17 17:08
Chinese, Omani arrivals in Iran on rise under visa waiver agreements
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourist arrivals from China and Oman have been on the rise over the past couple of years, since the Islamic Republic abolished visa requirements for their nationals.
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2023-10-14 18:06
Iran seeks UNESCO labels for its top mansions, madrasas and bathhouses
TEHRAN - After winning collective UNESCO labels for its Persian gardens and caravanserais, Iran is now considering the same registrations for its top mansions, madrasas, public bathhouses, and pigeon towers, a tourism official said on Saturday.
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2023-10-11 18:12
Intangible elements long practiced in Yazd province get national status
TEHRAN –Four elements long practiced in Iran’s Yazd province have been added to the country’s national list for intangible cultural heritage, a local official said on Wednesday.
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2023-09-30 18:15
By Afshin Majlesi
Awe-inspiring Lut Desert: a photographer’s paradise
TEHRAN - With its endless stretches of golden dunes, rugged landscapes, and mesmerizing geological formations, the Lut Desert stands as a testament to the raw beauty of our planet.
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2023-09-09 18:19
Yazd welcomes foreign visitors for Arbaeen commemoration
TEHRAN—A number of foreign travelers to Yazd have visited mourning ceremonies held in the 12th-century Friday Mosque of the oasis city.
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2023-08-25 16:19
Yazd to host intl. children’s theater festival
TEHRAN – The central Iranian city of Yazd will be hosting the 28th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, the organizers have announced.
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2023-08-20 18:28
Shiraz heritage certificate presented to provincial chief
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has presented Mohammad-Hadi Imanieh, the governor-general of Fars province, a certificate for the registration of ancient Shiraz as national cultural heritage.
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2023-08-18 19:10
Iran becoming more accessible despite tension with West
TEHRAN - Despite numerous travel warnings and periodic condemnation by Western governments, Iran continues to attract adventurous international visitors, including those interested in the ancient Persian Empire, the Nikkei wrote on Thursday.
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2023-08-15 23:12
Sister cities: Jászberény to host Yazd handicrafts exhibit
TEHRAN – Iran’s Yazd, a UNESCO World Heritage since 2017, is set to hold an exhibition of handicrafts in its sister city; Jászberény.
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2023-08-15 23:11
Agritourism: Meybod bids to bring more visitors
TEHRAN– Meybod, an oasis county in central Iran better known for its rich cultural heritage, seeks to promote agritourism to diversify attractions.
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2023-08-12 22:01
Iranian handicrafts: a cultural tapestry of artistry and beauty
TEHRAN - From exquisite carpets to delicate miniature paintings, each Iranian handicraft tells a story, connects us to the country’s vibrant history, and showcases the remarkable skills of its artisans.
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2023-08-02 19:10
Faloodeh of Yazd gains place on national heritage list
TEHRAN - Faloodeh of Yazd, a traditional Persian dessert made of lime and rose water granita with rice noodles, has been registered on Iran’s national list of intangible cultural heritage.
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2023-07-30 21:40
By Afshin Majlesi
Windcatcher: ancient Iranian cooling tech on the way to U.S.
TEHRAN —As the United States grapples with a growing urgency of climate change and urban heat, it may turn to the ancient wisdom of Iran’s windcatchers for inspiration.
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2023-07-29 19:02
Foreign travelers in Ardakan visit Ashura rituals
TEHRAN – On the Day of Ashura, some 70 foreign travelers attended Muharram mourning rituals during their visits to Ardakan city of Yazd province, central Iran.
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2023-07-24 19:11
Iran saw 1.4 million tourists from mid-March to mid-June
TEHRAN – Iran saw some 1.4 million tourist arrivals during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 - June 21), which shows 43 percent growth year on year.
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2023-07-23 18:43
Foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals
TEHRAN – This year, like years before, some foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals, in which the locals commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions, slain in 680 CE at Karbala in modern-day Iraq.
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2023-07-14 19:14
Iran tourism revenues hit $6.2 billion in year, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism revenues were $6.2 billion in 2022, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian said on Wednesday.
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2023-07-09 18:22
Yazd celebrates sixth anniversary of its UNESCO registration
TEHRAN – A ceremony to commemorate the sixth anniversary of Yazd’s listing on the UNESCO World Heritage list was attended by hundreds of people on Saturday evening, including local officials, experts in cultural heritage, artists, travel insiders, and craftspeople.
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2023-07-07 19:01
Tourism minister visits ancient Kharanaq, urges restoration of its mud-brick fortress
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami paid a visit to the ancient town of Kharanaq, where he called for restoration work to be commenced on its mud-brick fortress.
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2023-06-26 20:30
National handicrafts exhibit underway in Yazd
TEHRAN – The 14th edition of a national exhibition dedicated to Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts is currently underway in the central province of Yazd, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-06-23 18:02
Centuries-old cistern in Yazd restored to former glory
TEHRAN –A restoration project has been commenced on a Qajar-era (1789-1925) Ab-Anbar (cistern) in the central province of Yazd, a local tourism official has said.
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2023-06-19 21:30
Textile museum to be launched in Yazd
TEHRAN – A museum dedicated to the historical textiles of oasis towns is planned to be launched in the central province of Yazd, a local official has said.
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2023-06-16 18:13
Amir Chakhmaq: 19th-century dome partially collapses
TEHRAN – The dome of Amir Chakhmaq mosque has partially collapsed in Yazd, where the 19th-century monument stands tall as one of the drop-dead travel destinations in central Iran.
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2023-06-06 15:37
The 'lake of desert' in central Iran
The release of water from sewage treatment plants in the city of Yazd has created a beautiful lake in the heart of the desert in central Iran.
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2023-05-27 16:07
Spectacular dunes in central Iran
Saghand, located in the central Yazd province, is one of the spectacular deserts of Iran, full of sand dunes.
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2023-05-26 17:21
Yazd boosts aerial tourism
TEHRAN –A vast tourist complex in the central province of Yazd was inaugurated on Wednesday in a bid to develop aerial tourism in the region.