10 beautiful cities you should visit during travel to Iran

TEHRAN--Iran stands out as a land where urban life is deeply intertwined with centuries of history, spirituality, and stunning natural diversity.

Turkmen bloggers to be in Iran's free zones to introduce tourist attractions

TEHRAN—A joint meeting was held between the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Head of the Secretariat of Free Zones High Council, in which agreements were reached to develop cultural and tourism interactions between the free and special economic zones of Iran and Turkmenistan. It was decided to plan for the presence of Turkmen bloggers and influencers in Iran's free zones to introduce the tourist attractions of these areas in the cyberspace.

Visit to museums free for teenagers during November 6-7

TEHRAN—Visiting all museums and cultural-historical collections in the country will be free for teenagers and their parents on Thursday and Friday (November 6-7), said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.

17th Kerman’s Handicrafts Exhibition inaugurated

TEHRAN--The 17th Kerman’s Handicrafts Exhibition was opened at the permanent location of Kerman International Exhibitions, southeast of Iran, on the evening of Tuesday, in the presence of the inspector of Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Handicrafts Department, the governor-general, the provincial handicrafts chief, and with the participation of artists from various provinces.

Iran shines at Malaysia’s Culture and Food Exhibition

TEHRAN--An exhibition showcasing Iranian culture and art was held in the heart of Malaysia, where Iran earned a top ranking among 45 participating countries.

Khorramabad to host specialized exhibition on off-road tourism

TEHRAN — A specialized exhibition of off-road tourism and related equipment is set to be held in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, with the participation of professionals and enthusiasts, the provincial tourism chief announced on Tuesday.

By Hani Rastegaran

Qaleh Bala Village: a model of solidarity, creativity, and local development

TEHRAN - Qaleh Bala, a village nestled on the southern slopes of Mount Shahvar where the dry expanse of the desert blends into the wind‑shaped hills of the Kharturan buffer zone, has become one of the most remarkable examples of community‑based rural development in Iran. Its people, who have long struggled with drought, isolation, and lack of infrastructure, have relied on social cohesion and a series of small yet persistent innovations to transform what was once a depopulating settlement into a destination for community‑led ecotourism.

Minister highlights sustainable village employment through ecotourism resorts

TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the importance of sustainable rural development, stressing that villages should remain vibrant through initiatives such as ecotourism resorts.

Zaveh, an emerging agritourism destination in northeast Iran

TEHRAN — Zaveh county in northeast Iran has the potential to become a leading agritourism destination thanks to its high-quality saffron and vast areas dedicated to the cultivation of this valuable crop, a local official has said.