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2023-01-30 23:23
Parliamentary committee to investigate Isfahan blast
TEHRAN – An Iranian parliamentary team will visit Isfahan to investigate the explosion that took place at a Defense Ministry facility in Isfahan, a senior lawmaker has said.
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2023-01-29 22:30
Drone attack on defense infrastructure in Isfahan failed
TEHRAN- Air defense troops thwarted a drone attack on a military workshop in the central city of Isfahan on Saturday night, the Iranian Defense Ministry said a statement on Sunday.
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2023-01-28 20:30
Crafters from twelve provinces gather for exhibit
TEHRAN – On Saturday, crafters from twelve Iranian provinces came together in Gilanegharb to start a ten-day sales exhibition in the western city.
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2023-01-27 18:27
15 places that deserve a place on your bucket list
TEHRAN - If you plan to experience the most epic travel destinations in Iran, make sure that these must-see cities are among them.
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2023-01-22 18:28
UNESCO-designated mosque invites sightseers to its rarely-seen nooks
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, which resembles a museum of Iranian architecture, offers a special tour to take visitors to its rarely-seen sections.
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2023-01-18 22:00
Handicraft sales fall to near zero as currency slides to new low
TEHRAN - Handicraft sales in Isfahan have dropped to near zero as Iranian currency slides to a new low over the past couple of weeks, IMNA quoted Isfahan’s head of the handicrafts union as saying on Wednesday.
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2023-01-15 18:31
Jameh Mosque of Ushturjan; a living museum of lavish decorations
TEHRAN – Survived in excellent condition, the Jameh Mosque of Ushturjan is an amazing reminiscent of Il-khanid architecture in a town of the same name in Isfahan province.
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2023-01-10 18:42
Air pollution may pose threat to Isfahan’s historical monuments
TEHRAN – Air pollution has adverse effects on the historical monuments in the ancient city of Isfahan, a researcher, and an expert in traditional architecture has said.
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2023-01-09 21:30
Three persons involved in Nov. 10 terror attack in Isfahan get death sentence
TEHRAN – According to initial court verdicts concerning a terrorist attack in the central city of Isfahan, three persons were sentenced to capital punishment, Tasnim reported on Monday.
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2023-01-09 16:16
Iran to host 2023 Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship
TEHRAN - The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) has awarded the hosting rights of the 25th Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship to Iran Handball Federation (IRIHF).
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2023-01-07 20:00
Bethlehem Church in Isfahan hosts Christmas celebrations
TEHRAN – On Friday, Christmas and Epiphany (baptism ritual) were celebrated in the Safavid-era (1501-1736) church of Bethlehem in New Jolfa, the central province of Isfahan.
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2023-01-03 19:21
After centuries, Isfahan bathhouse is still a hot spot
TEHRAN - Isfahan, a stunning ancient city, is home to the Ali Quli Aqa Hammam, a traditional bath that also doubles as an anthropology museum.
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2023-01-02 20:11
By Afshin Majlesi
2023: ten top places to visit in Iran
TEHRAN - A new year means a fresh perspective. When planning trips across Iran in 2023, you may consider this formula liberally.
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2022-12-30 19:45
By Afshin Majlesi
Rig-e Jenn: the bizarre land of elves!
TEHRAN – Whoever named it Rig-e Jenn, may have been deeply troubled by ghosts and the devil there in the heart of the Iranian plateau.
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2022-12-28 18:17
Isfahan: crown jewel of Iran’s handicraft industry
TEHRAN — Isfahan is sometimes referred to as the crown jewel of Iran’s handicraft industry, where its artisans do their best to safeguard know-how passed down from generation to generation.
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2022-12-24 22:00
Ghalamzani: Persian expertise for engraving metal objects
TEHRAN – Ghalamzani is the splendid art of engraving superb designs on various kinds of metals such as copper, brass, silver, and gold by the means of carving chisels.
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2022-12-23 18:49
Isfahan seeks maximum protection for its ancient bridges
TEHRAN –The tourism chief of Isfahan province has said his directorate seeks maximum protection for the five historical bridges built over the Zayanderud River.
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2022-12-21 19:07
Isfahan home to the delicate art of filigree
TEHRAN - Many skilled artisans who work in the delicate craft of filigree can be found in Isfahan. Let’s see how Isfahani artists give life to silver strings.
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2022-12-14 22:00
Restoration completed on Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
TEHRAN – A restoration project on a quarter of the creamy dome of the 17th-century Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a masterpiece of Iranian architecture in Isfahan, has come to an end, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-12-11 19:01
Kashan holds potential to become ultimate travel destination
TEHRAN – Kashan has enormous potential to become an ultimate travel destination if attractions of the ancient oasis city are promoted effectively, Kashan’s governor said on Saturday.
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2022-12-05 18:57
Iran’s tourism market still unfamiliar to Russian travelers, official says
TEHRAN —Iran’s tourism market is still unfamiliar to the majority of potential Russian travelers, Isfahan tourism chief said on Sunday.
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2022-12-05 18:50
10 of the best Persian souvenirs to take home
TEHRAN – Heading to Iran and don’t know what to get? Some say a trip to the ancient land would be incomplete without some nice souvenirs to bring home for yourself, family, and friends.
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2022-12-02 21:34
Isfahan, Saint Petersburg consider joint tourism co-op
TEHRAN – Isfahan and Saint Petersburg are considering the development of tourism cooperation, a local official said on Thursday.
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2022-11-30 21:00
Winter tourism can spur boom in Isfahan’s tourism industry, expert says
TEHRAN – In the post-corona era, the tourism industry of the central province of Isfahan could see a boom through winter tourism, a trend that has not been explored to date, an expert, has said.
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2022-11-28 18:37
Naqsh-e Rajab, reminiscent of a glorious past
TEHRAN - Adjacent to the old Shiraz–Isfahan Road and some three kilometers from Persepolis in a northward direction, you may find Naqsh-e Rajab that embraces magnificent Sassanian bas-relief carvings.
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2022-11-19 20:08
A mosque excellent by day, incredible at night
TEHRAN - Beyond the green gardens in the downtown, stands a towering minaret and a pyramidal dome, ushering visitors to the Great Mosque of Natanz on a site occupied since the Buyid period (934 CE -1062).
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2022-11-15 22:12
Accurate prescription needed for restoration of ancient domes countrywide, official says
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Isfahan province on Tuesday said many historical monuments in Iran had experienced defects in the restoration of their domes, adding an accurate prescription is needed to prevent from.
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2022-11-15 19:01
Barzok, a destination for nature lovers
TEHRAN –Barzok, a small city near ancient Kashan, is famous for its enormous gardens and flower fields. The city is a top destination for nature lovers and rural tourists.
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2022-11-08 19:12
Imam Mosque restoration: veteran experts recommend structural monitoring
TEHRAN–On Tuesday, a panel of veteran experts inspected Isfahan’s Imam Mosque, whose floral dome has undergone extensive restorations. They advised the cultural heritage body to launch structural monitoring for the 17th-century monument.
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2022-10-29 18:09
Ashraf hill of Isfahan: archaeologist urges need to resume excavations
TEHRAN—An Iranian archaeologist has urged the need to continue excavations on Isfahan’s Ashraf hill, which may push back the history of the renowned city by millennia.