Archaeological expedition finds 50 historical sites, relics in Isfahan

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has discovered over 50 historical sites and relics during its thorough expedition on the eastern basin and lands of the Zayandeh River.

Turquoise-coated arts on show at Tehran exhibit

TEHRAN – Sets of turquoise-coated arts have been put on show at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.

Vintage Volkswagens stage rally in support of responsible tourism

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a total of 24 vintage Volkswagens from across Iran started to join a car rally towards Kashan in support of responsible tourism during the COVID era.

Mining operations brought to halt near millennia-old petroglyph site

TEHRAN – Mining operations have recently been brought to a halt near Teymareh due to help protect millennia-old petroglyphs, which are scattered across the archaeological site in the Zagros mountain range, central Iran.

Imam Mosque restoration enters final stage

TEHRAN – A masterpiece of Islamic architecture, Imam Mosque has entered its final stage of restoration, more than ten years since work began.

Illegal excavators arrested in Isfahan

TEHRAN –Iranian police have arrested seven illegal diggers in Buin va Miandasht county, the central province of Isfahan.

Centuries-old skeletons unearthed in central Iran

TEHRAN – Two centuries-old skeletons have recently been discovered in a historical mine in the mountainous area of Ardestan county, central Isfahan province, Ardestan Governor has announced. 

Discover Baba Rokneddin mausoleum, a lesser-known destination in Isfahan

TEHRAN - Despite Isfahan's widespread fame and its millenary historical sites, there are still parts of the city that are lesser-known to tourists.

Historical gardens undergo restoration in Iranian county

TEHRAN – Several historical gardens, which are situated in Tiran-Karvan county of Isfahan province, have undergone restoration projects.

80 sites in Ardestan in line for excavation

TEHRAN – A total of 80 ancient sites, scattered across Ardestan county in central Iran, need to undergo archaeological excavation, the Ardestan tourism chief said on Sunday.

Government pays $22.1m in loans to support tourism businesses in Isfahan

TEHRAN - The Iranian government has paid 930 billion rials ($22.1 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) in loans to the tourism businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the central province of Isfahan. 

Exquisite works of enamel on show at Tehran exhibit

TEHRAN – Exquisite works of enamel have been put on show at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.

Isfahan museums welcome visitors after COVID shutdown

TEHRAN – Museums and cultural heritage sites across Isfahan province reopened to visitors on Sunday after months of closure caused by the COVID pandemic, according to a local tourism official.

Kerman added to Iran’s golden ‘triangle’ of tourism

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kerman has been added to Iran’s golden ‘triangle’ of tourism, which was already embracing Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd, an official with the Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) said on Monday.

Iranian handicrafts: papier-mache and lacquer work

TEHRAN - In Iran lacquer works first became popular under the name of papier-mache, and were introduced in the Safavid era.

Colorful destinations: what to do in every season in Iran?

TEHRAN - If you’re thinking about traveling to Iran whenever the coronavirus is finally behind us, you might wonder what time of year is best.

Labyrinthine Bazaar of Isfahan undergoes beautification project

TEHRAN - The labyrinthine Bazaar of Isfahan, one of the fascinating traditional marketplaces in central Iran, has undergone a beautification project, Isfahan’s tourism chief announced on Monday. 

Historical bathhouse in central Iran undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – Parts of Hammam-e Okhovat have undergone some rehabilitation works. The Pahlavi era (1925-1979) public bathhouse is located in Najafabad of Isfahan province. 

Kashan: a living piece of history on the edge of harsh desert

Kashan is home to many historical places, photogenic bazaars, mosques, madrasas, caravansaries, and centuries-old houses some of which transformed into cozy boutique hotels where you could experience the traditional life. 

Kakh-e Chehel Sotoun: do not let the illusion of columns deceive you!

TEHRAN – The beautifully proportioned Kakh-e Chehel Sotoun is a prime example of a royal garden left from the Safavid era (1501-1736). The meaning of its name is a palace with 40 columns.

Goharshad Mosque highly distinctive in terms of history, beauty, and architecture

TEHRAN - The great mosque of Goharshad is an astonishing Islamic structure due to its age, architectural characteristics, and rich tile decorations.

Strolling around Zayandeh riverside

TEHRAN – Many travel insiders say there are few better ways to spend an afternoon than strolling along the Zayandeh River, crossing back and forth on the river’s bridges – or even meandering along the often empty riverbed itself.

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Isfahan & Gyeongju: The story of a pragmatic friendship on both sides of the ancient continent

Relations between Iran and the Korean Peninsula are historical relations that not only have hundreds of years of history but can also be pursued in mythology.