Historical earthenware unearthed in downtown Isfahan

TEHRAN – Some historical earthenware has recently been unearthed in a serendipitous find when workers excavated the floor of a bank nestled within the bustling grand bazaar of Isfahan.

IAEA chief visits 400-year-old bridge during Iran trip

TEHRAN – On Monday evening, Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), paid a visit to Pol-e Khaju during his mission to Isfahan.

Kashan sites visited by over 30,000 tourists in day

TEHRAN – Kashan, a historical city within Iran’s Isfahan province, has shattered previous visitor records by attracting over 30,000 tourists to its historical sites in a single day.

Isfahan seven-color tiles earn international recognition

TEHRAN - The ancient Isfahan’s craft of creating seven-color tiles has been granted global status, recognizing its unique cultural and historical significance on an international scale.

ISCARSAH delegation tours Natanz historical sites

TEHRAN – Isfahan’s Natanz county has welcomed a team of experts from the International Scientific Committee on the Analysis and Restoration of Structures of Architectural Heritage.

Isfahan dig unearth relics dating from early Islamic to Qajar eras

TEHRAN – In a recent excavation, a team of Iranian archaeologists has unearthed an array of ruins and relics in Isfahan estimated to date from the early Islamic era to the Qajar epoch.

Isfahan's craft exports double in year

A local official in charge of handicraft affairs reported that the exports during the previous year soared to $15 million from just $7 million in the year earlier.

Isfahan to establish private airline

TEHRAN – On Monday, the Isfahan tourism chief announced plans to establish a private airline in the province.

Air defenses fire at suspicious objects in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Iran’s defense systems have intercepted a number of unknown objects in the central province of Isfahan, according to the Iranian Army chief, who said no damage has been inflicted on any site in the country.

Half of the world’s population can travel to Iran without visas, tourism minister says

TEHRAN - According to the tourism minister of the Islamic Republic, Iran grants visa-free access to approximately half of the world’s population, totaling around four billion people.

2m visits paid to handicraft workshops in Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - Handicraft workshops across Iran welcomed a staggering two million visits, during the Nowruz (Persian New Year) holidays from March 19 to April 1, an official with the tourism ministry said.

Tourist arrivals in Iran tops six million in year

TEHRAN - More than six million foreign tourists arrived by air, road, and sea in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year, which came to an end on March 19.

Record-breaking visits made to Isfahan sites in Eid-al-Fitr holidays

TEHRAN – Isfahan province, renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourist footfall during the Eid-al-Fitr holidays.

Iran to hold special tourism workshops in 20 provinces

TEHRAN - In a bid to enhance the quality of services provided to tourists, Iran’s tourism ministry is set to organize a series of training workshops soon.

‘Important’ ruins unearthed in downtown Isfahan

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have unearthed an array of “important” ruins and centuries-old structures in Isfahan, which was once the capital of Persia during the Safavid era (1501-1736).

Iran to play host to IPHO 2024

TEHRAN –The International Physics Olympiad 2024 will be held in Isfahan, Iran, an official with the Ministry of Education has said.

6m museum tickets sold during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN – Various historical sites and museums across Iran witnessed more than 6m visitors in the course of the Persian New Year’s holidays, according to the statistics revealed by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

4 million visits to Isfahan’s cultural sites recorded

TEHRAN – Isfahan province has registered over four million visits to its cultural sites such as museums and historical structures in 17 days starting before the Iranian New Year.

Goush-fil made a national heritage

TEHRAN – The skill of making Goush-fil (Persian: “elephant's ear”), which is fried pastry, has been registered in Iran’s national list for intangible cultural heritage.

By Elahe Seyfodin

Timeless art of making traditional felt hats: enduring legacy of Iran’s nomadic culture

As the first light of dawn graces the sky with hues of gold, a familiar scene unfolds in an old neighborhood of Isfahan. In a modest workshop, the master artisan Aliakbar awakens to begin his daily ritual. His hands, weathered by years of dedication, deftly navigate the intricacies of Kolah Namadi making, a craft passed down through generations.

Mossad agent executed for 2023 Israeli attack on military site in Isfahan

TEHRAN - Iran on Sunday executed a Mossad agent who had tried to blow up a workshop complex of the Defense Ministry with drones in the central city of Isfahan on January 28, 2023.

Isfahan’s lesser-known sites to enchant Nowruz vacationers

TEHRAN – For the upcoming Nowruz vacations, Isfahan seeks to put the spotlight on its lesser-known destinations for travelers visiting the historical city situated in the heart of the Iranian plateau.

Iran-Malaysia winter school starts in Isfahan

TEHRAN –The first joint winter school run by Iranian and Malaysian academics commenced in the city of Isfahan on Tuesday and will run until March 12.

Isfahan aims to attract surge of Chinese tourists with new initiatives

TEHRAN - Isfahan has announced an ambitious plan to attract over 20 million Chinese visitors in a year in a bid to bolster the tourism industry of the province.

Iranian hospitality wins Chinese influencer’s heart

TEHRAN – “Traveling to Iran sheds light on the real meaning of the word; Persian”, mentioned by a Chinese social media influencer who recently visited the country, participating in a Fam Tour called “Salam Iran”.