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2024-06-21 17:33
Rasht welcomes inaugural Basra flight by Iraqi Airways
TEHRAN - For the very first time, a direct flight route between Rasht’s Sardar Jangal International Airport and Iraq’s Basra has been established.
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2024-06-01 14:34
Iran to launch Rasht-Caspian railway in coming days
TEHRAN - Iran is set to inaugurate the Rasht-Caspian railway in the north of the country within the next few days, according to the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development.
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2023-08-16 18:39
Meeting to pay tribute to Hushang Ebtehaj on his first death anniversary
TEHRAN – On the occasion of the first anniversary of Hushang Ebtehaj’s passing, a meeting will be held in his birthplace, Rasht, on Thursday.
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2023-07-12 18:12
Museum of Paleolithic Age to open in northern Iran
TEHRAN – A new archaeological museum dedicated to the Paleolithic, also called the Old Stone Age, will be open in the northern city of Rudbar in Gilan province, which is bounded by the Caspian Sea.
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2023-06-26 18:24
Gilan spring tourist arrivals soar 65 percent y/y
TEHRAN – Gilan province’s tourist arrivals during spring jumped 65 percent from a year earlier to around 18 million mainly due to the removal of Covid restrictions once imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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2023-05-19 21:30
Iron Age golden vessel on show at Rasht museum
TEHRAN – A rarely seen golden vessel, excavated in 2003 in northern Iran, has been put on show at the Rasht Museum of Anthropology in commemoration of the International Museum Day.
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2023-05-02 21:16
Masal: an enchanting destination covered by tranquil mist all year round
TEHRAN – Having a rich greenery of grass and trees, Masal in Iran’s northern Gilan province is a popular destination for holidaymakers and nature lovers. It also is a gateway to charming villages and stunning landscapes nearby.
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2023-04-19 17:50
Maps for Rasht, Shiraz historical textures needs ICOMOS help: deputy minister
TEHRAN – Developing comprehensive maps of the historical cores of the northern city of Rasht and the southern city of Shiraz requires assistance from International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2023-04-08 18:42
103 historical objects donated to tea museum
TEHRAN – A cultural heritage advocate has recently donated 103 historical objects to a tea museum in Lahijan, northern Iran.
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2023-03-03 16:49
Rasht historical core holds potential to gain UNESCO tag
TEHRAN – The historical texture of Rasht, the capital of northern Gilan province, holds potential to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2023-02-28 18:42
WCC assessors define Rashti-duzi as exceptional craft
TEHRAN – Assessors from the World Crafts Council have recently described Rashti-duzi as one of the world’s exceptional crafts after they visited Rasht, an ancient city in northern Iran.
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2023-02-27 23:46
Rasht goes one step further to become a world city of handicrafts
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Rasht is now one step closer to being recognized as a world city of handicrafts, a status given by the World Crafts Council, a local tourism director has said.
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2023-02-20 22:58
Rashti-duzi Museum in Gilan to be equipped
TEHRAN – The Rashti-duzi Museum in Rasht, the northern province of Gilan, is planned to be equipped and organized, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2023-01-14 19:00
30 culinary tourism routes identified in Gilan province
TEHRAN – When it comes to culinary tourism, a total of 30 different travel routes are passing through Gilan, the tourism chief of the northern Iranian province has said.
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2022-09-23 18:44
By Afshin Majlesi
In Gilan, splendid backdrops, old sites and new food beckon
TEHRAN – Gilan offers picturesque landscapes ranging from forested cliffs to sandy beaches, and is known for its rich cultural heritage, local dishes, and most of all, its hospitable people.
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2022-08-21 22:00
Rasht to launch museum dedicated to cooking
TEHRAN–A museum dedicated to local food and Iranian cuisine is planned to be established in Rasht, the capital of the northern province of Gilan, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-07-02 20:00
Traditional needlework on show at tourism ministry
TEHRAN – Sets of traditional needlework from northern Iran, called Rashti-duzi by the locals, have been put on show at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Tehran.