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2026-01-30 16:47
Tabriz can be starting point for tourism cooperation between Iran, Turkey, consultant says
TEHRAN—Orhan Baki, the consultant of the Turkish tourism, commerce and trade company Sulduz considered Tabriz, the capital city of Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, one of the effective destinations for starting joint tourism cooperation between the two countries.
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2026-01-27 17:33
Rab’-e Rashidi: archaeologists to return to 14th-century educational ruins in northwest Iran
TEHRAN--Plans are on the agenda to continue excavations in Rab’-e Rashidi area, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province.
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2025-12-09 17:15
Gevorgyan appreciates Iran for protecting cultural heritage of Armenians
TEHRAN--Chairwoman of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan has appreciated Iran for protecting cultural and historical heritages of Iranian Armenians.
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2025-10-15 16:22
East Azarbajian earns $30m by visits of foreign tourists in six months
TEHRAN—East Azarbaijan tourism industry boasts unique economic potentials and generates sustainable employment. Foreign tourists boosted the province’s economy, and their visits and stays helped generate $30 million for the province during the first half of the current Iranian year (March-September 2025).
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2025-10-13 17:21
Gathering of classic cars held in Tabriz in memory of Master Shahriar
TEHRAN-- A large event of historic and classic Mercedes-Benz cars was held in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, with the aim of honoring the literary and cultural status of contemporary Persian poet Mohammad Hossein Behjat Tabrizi (Shahriar) with the presence of historic car enthusiasts, tourists and families.
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2025-09-20 17:22
Iran, Iraq to improve ties through tourism roadshow
TEHRAN— Iran-Iraq ties in cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts fields are improving in spite of regional and international crises, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said.
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2025-05-07 15:37
Hashtrud’s Zahhak castle, a testament to Iranian history, mythology, and identity
TEHRAN--Zahhak castle in Hashtrud, East Azarbaijan province, is one of the prominent examples of rock and military architecture. It is today at the center of the restoration, research, and development-oriented programs of East Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.
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2024-12-20 23:45
Mist-clad mountains of Arasbaran: a gem for nature enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Stretched in northwest Iran, the often mist-clad mountains of Arasbaran beckon nature lovers with their otherworldly beauty and rich cultural history.
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2024-09-07 19:58
East Azarbaijan draws record 2.6 million visitors in recent holiday rush
TEHRAN - East Azarbaijan has welcomed over 2.6 million tourists during the recent holiday period (August 31 to September 6), highlighting a surge in travel and tourism across the province, said a local official.
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2024-06-23 17:32
4 villages, 3 cities named national handicraft hubs
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the national registration of four Iranian villages and three cities as handicraft hubs was announced by Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts and traditional arts.
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2024-01-15 16:17
Heavy snow blankets Varzaqan
The city of Varzaqan in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan was covered with snow that started on Sunday.
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2023-10-20 17:55
Iran’s Kandovan is listed among world’s best tourism villages
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kandovan village has found its way into the list of 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization on Thursday.
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2023-09-25 16:36
Scenic nature in northwestern Iran
Al-Khalaj village in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan offers travelers picturesque landscapes.
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2023-07-25 18:42
Iran names eight villages for UNWTO status
TEHRAN – Iran has nominated eight rural villages as final candidates for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes exceptional rural tourism destinations.
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2022-11-23 18:46
East Azarbaijan hotel occupancy hits 100 percent in H1
TEHRAN – East Azarbaijan hotel industry’s occupancy rates reached 100 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), the provincial deputy tourism chief has said.