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.

Imam Mosque: elegant, iconic, and visually stunning

TEHRAN – Imam Mosque, with its iconic blue-tiled mosaics and its perfect proportions, forms an elegant, visually stunning monument at the southern end of a UNESCO-registered square of the same name in the touristic city of Isfahan, central Iran.

Isfahan chosen to host Iran’s Hazfi Cup final

TEHRAN – The final match of Iran’s Hazfi Cup will be held in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium.

Earthen jug discovered while digging sewage well

TEHRAN – A fragmented clay jug was accidentally discovered in a central Iranian village while workers were digging sewage well.

Hakim Mosque: a hidden gem to visit in Isfahan

TEHRAN – The lesser-known Hakim Mosque is a visually stunning monument in Isfahan, which travelers can pay a visit to near the centuries-old bazaar of the central Iranian city.

Isfahan, Samarkand become sister cities

TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Isfahan and the Uzbek city of Samarkand have signed a sister city agreement, IRIB reported on Friday.

Restoration of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque continues 

TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts and experienced restorers supervises the restoration of parts of the creamy dome of the 17th-century Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a masterpiece of Iranian architecture in Isfahan, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

7 beautiful mosques for your must-visit list in Iran

TEHRAN – Picturesque domes, minarets, vibrant colors, intricate tilework, and welcoming atmosphere are inseparable elements of mosques in every corner of Iran.

Iranian handicrafts: Firuzehkubi

TEHRAN - One of the most popular handicrafts of Iran, which is both decorative and applicable, is ‘Firuzehkubi’ or turquoise inlaying.

Paddy fields in Isfahan

TEHRAN – A man is preparing rice seedlings for transplantation in a paddy field in Isfahan, central Iran. Planting rice seedlings starts every year in mid-May and lasts until mid-July in the province.

Iranian National Observatory inaugurated

TEHRAN – The Iranian National Observatory (INO), which is said to kick off a big movement in the area of astronomy in the country, was inaugurated near the city of Kashan, central Isfahan province, on Monday.

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Isfahan, “Garden City”, under spotlight of Italian Embassy’s video-series “Domus Eyes on Iran”

​​​​​​​once known as the “Garden City”, Isfahan is nowadays shaped by two emerging trends. On the one hand, there are new urban needs to consider, which over the last few decades have changed the urban landscape.

Iranian president urges efforts to boost medical tourism

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged sustainable efforts towards developing medical tourism across the country.

Swiss traveler writes book to highlight ‘superb scene’ of boutique hotels in Iran

TEHRAN – Thomas Wegmann, who is a Swiss insurance professional, was so wowed by the hotel scene on his first visit to Iran in 2019 that, despite having no publishing experience, he decided to write a book.