Iran, Italy resume joint project on cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts

TEHRAN – Iran and Italy have resumed a joint project on cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts, which was initially launched in 2019 and subsequently interrupted due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From Tehran to Rome: Third episode of the video series on fine arts at the Italian Embassy in Tehran

Third episode of the video series on fine arts and Khosrow Khorshidi drawings exhibit at the Italian Embassy in Tehran.

Tehran, Rome discuss ways to expand tourism

TEHRAN – Iranian Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan and Giuseppe Perrone, the Italian Ambassador to Iran, discussed ways to expand tourism and cultural ties on Monday. 

Italian embassy hosts review session of book on Tehran architecture

TEHRAN – Iranian architect and author Amir-Reza Farahbod on Monday gave a presentation on his new book “My Tehran” during a ceremony held at the Italian ambassador’s residence in the Iranian capital.

Italian university hosting exhibit on Iranian history

TEHRAN – An archaeological exhibition, featuring slices of Iranian history, has recently opened at the Sapienza University of Rome in the Italian capital.

Iran, Italy discuss enhanced academic co-op

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Nili Ahmadabadi, the chancellor of the University of Tehran, and Giuseppe Perrone, the Italian Ambassador to Iran, discussed ways to expand academic cooperation on Tuesday.

Rome to host photo exhibit on Iran’s Sassanid arts, monuments

TEHRAN – TEHRAN – The Sapienza University of Rome will be playing host to photo exhibit on arts, monuments, relics, and architectural masterpieces that are scatted across Kermanshah province, western Iran.

Iran Air to resume flights to Rome on Feb. 3

TEHRAN - Iran’s flag carrier Iran Air will resume direct flights to the Italian capital Rome on February 3.

Iran’s civilization, history deserve to be seen, Italian tourism expert says

TEHRAN – A senior Italian tourism expert who has recently embarked on some tours across Iran believes that a gap exists between reality in Iran and the media image of the country worldwide, emphasizing that the country’s civilization and history deserve to be seen.

Tehran, Rome seeking enhanced cultural heritage co-op, Italian envoy says

TEHRAN – Italian ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone on Monday said that the two countries are in talks to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of cultural heritage.

Explore tastes of Italy in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Extraordinary Italian Taste Week opened during a special ceremony at the Ketab Elahieh (a cultural complex and bookstore) in northern Tehran on Sunday, opening an opportunity for enthusiasts and foodies to explore another tastes of Italy in the Iranian capital.

Tehran-Rome co-op gains momentum following Islamic Revolution, Italian envoy says

TEHRAN – Decades of Tehran-Rome collaboration in the arenas of archaeology and cultural heritage has gained momentum following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Italian Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone said on Sunday.

Iran, Italy to mark 60 years of collaboration in cultural heritage

TEHRAN – Iran and Italy will mark 60 years of collaboration in the fields of cultural heritage and archaeology in a conference, which will be held on Sunday at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

Iran enjoys all tourist attraction features, Italian envoy says

TEHRAN – Iran possesses all the features of attracting foreign tourists as the country enjoys unique natural diversity and numerous historical sites, Giuseppe Perrone, the Italian ambassador to Tehran has said.

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“The Urban Art” begins to build bridge between Iran, Italy

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Italy in Tehran has launched a project named “The Urban Art Unites” whose aim is to enhance cultural relations between Rome and Tehran.

Italy after de-escalation of tensions, envoy says

TEHRAN – Italian Ambassador to Tehran Giuseppe Perrone has said his country’s goal is to reduce the tensions in the Persian Gulf, calling on Tehran to return to implementing the 2015 nuclear agreement which was unilaterally ditched last year by the United States.

Ground prepared for co-op between Italian, Iranian companies: envoy

TEHRAN- Italian Ambassador to Iran Giuseppe Perrone said the ground is prepared for cooperation between Italian and Iranian companies, the news portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) published on Monday.