Tehran conference exploring “Iran in Transition”

TEHRAN – Political and social developments of Iran in the early 19th-century is being addressed in a two-day conference, which on Monday opened at the University of Tehran.

Golestan Palace to exhibit 19th-century cameras

TEHRAN – A total of 29 historical cameras, mainly (mostly) dating from the 19th-century, will go on display at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.

Tehran exhibit features artworks back from Louvre-Lens

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, an exhibition of Qajar-era (1785-1925) objects, which France’s Louvre-Lens had borrowed earlier this year for a home show, opened its doors to the public at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.

Cheshmeh-Ali: How an ancient spring is disappearing

TEHRAN - From the ancient times until almost the past year, Cheshmeh-Ali has been a source of vitality to a historical area of the same name in southern Tehran.

Qajar-era envelopes, lithography and carpets on show at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – Three exhibitions of Qajar-era (1789–1925) objects opened doors to the public on Wednesday at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in central Tehran.

University of Tehran museums register 40,000 visits in Noruz

TEHRAN – Over 40,000 people visited Negarestan and Moghadam garden museums, which are affiliated with the University of Tehran, during the two-week New Year (Noruz) holidays, which ended on April 2, Mehr reported.

Visits to Louver show in Tehran beats expectations

TEHRAN – The number of visits to a Louvre exhibit at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran has gone beyond expectations as over 100,000 people have visited the place since the opening date on March 5.

19th-century Iranian arts on show at Louvre-Lens

TEHRAN – A vast exhibition of 19th-century masterpieces and handcrafted objects has opened its doors to the public at the Louvre-Lens art museum in northern France.

The Louvre in Tehran and triumph of cultural diplomacy

TEHRAN – An unprecedented Louvre exhibit in Tehran can be deemed as a triumph of cultural diplomacy between Iran and the West though arrays of political tensions are still in place.

Louvre-Lens exhibit to highlight Iran’s Qajar-era handicrafts

TEHRAN – A vast collection of objects handcrafted by Qajar-era (1785-1925) talented Iranian court artists will go on display from March 28 to July 22 at France’s Louvre-Lens art museum.

Malayer carpets to go on show at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – A collection of antique and rare carpets handcrafted in Malayer, west-central Iran, will be put on display at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.

By Afshin Majlesi

‘Reconstruction of heritage museums atop agenda’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has assigned a high priority to reconstruct its affiliated museums that are deemed as timeworn or vulnerable to massive quakes.

A peek into Iran’s first modern university

TEHRAN - A photo collection captures views of Dar ul-Funun, a mid-19th century scholastic center in downtown Tehran, which marks the start of modern education in Iran.

Private sector to revive, operate century-old fortress

TEHRAN – A century-old fortress in Ilam province, western Iran, has recently been ceded to the private sector with the aim of repurposing it into thriving eco-lodges.

82,000 historical objects on show at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran features some 82,000 historical objects inside its museums that add up to its own charm, director of the historical site says.

Royal stamps in limelight at National Museum of Iran

A collection of governmental and royal rubber stamps, dating back to Qajar dynasty (1785-1925), are on show at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

Safavid-era palace undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – Several schemes of restoration work have recently been started on Hasht Behesht Palace, an exquisite Safavid-era (1501–1736) structure in Isfahan, central Iran, CHTN reported on Sunday.

Intl. officials surprised to see Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – Senior officials from sixteen countries visited the UNESCO-inscribed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, expressing surprise at the architectural and artistic masterpieces of the historic complex.

Beat the heat: Tehran adjacent to myriad natural destinations

TEHRAN – Though Tehran inspires many travelers with its art, history and majesty, the summer is the right time for its residents who have been fancying to escape from its scorching temperature to a wealth of cool tourist spots dotted nearby the bustling metropolis.

Tehran exhibit features rarely-seen historical relics

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has put on show a rarely-seen collection of its treasure trove in a month-long exhibit that opened to the public on Wednesday.

Iran-Russia ties unlike bygone eras: ex-ambassador

TEHRAN – The former Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan has said that Iran-Russia ties are not comparable to those of the Qajar and Pahlavi eras since the interests of the two countries coincide.