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2025-12-09 17:07
By Afshin Majlesi
Sa’dabad director outlines major restoration, conservation push at former royal complex in Tehran
TEHRAN – The director of the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex says the former royal residence in northern Tehran has accelerated restoration and conservation work, completing a long-delayed digital inventory of its holdings while advancing new projects to safeguard thousands of stored objects.
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2025-11-21 17:31
Iran ranks among top 10 countries for UNESCO-listed heritage: minister
TEHRAN – Iran ranks among the world’s top 10 countries in the number of UNESCO-inscribed heritage properties and elements, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Thursday during a visit to historical sites in Zanjan.
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2025-02-15 18:37
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran’s tourism scene gets a boost with new magazine launch
TEHRAN - The first issue of “Tehran Didani” magazine was unveiled on the final day of the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition. The magazine, whose name implies spectacular, eye-catching, or picturesque Tehran, is dedicated to showcasing tourist attractions of the Iranian capital and aims to serve as a milestone in urban tourism promotion.
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2024-07-26 17:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran’s tourism shifts: former deputy minister shares insights
TEHRAN - The international tourism scene has shown a remarkable recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the story seems somewhat different when it comes to Iran.
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2024-07-20 17:41
Mt. Damavand: Iran’s towering gem of nature and legend
TEHRAN – Standing tall in northern Iran, Mount Damavand is one of the nation’s premier natural attractions, drawing countless mountaineers and adventure enthusiasts each year.
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2024-07-16 18:38
By M.A. Saki
Belarus is a hidden gem
MINSK – On July 7, as the sun was setting, a tall and thin young man was waiting for me from Iran and another journalist from Kazakhstan at Minsk airport. He said I welcome you to Belarus on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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2024-06-23 17:26
Sustainable rural tourism high on agenda, says deputy minister
TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has emphasized the importance of developing rural tourism in a way that minimizes environmental, social, and cultural drawbacks.
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2024-06-18 18:02
Darougheh House: a unique blend of Iranian, Russian architecture
TEHRAN – Darougheh House offers a captivating glimpse into a transitional period of Iranian architecture, where traditional Persian styles merged with Russian elements.
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2024-05-14 17:25
Discover unmissable historical houses while traveling Qom
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Qom, known for its rich history and cultural heritage, offers visitors a unique glimpse into Iran’s past.
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2024-04-15 18:11
18m holidaymakers find serenity amidst Mazandaran beauties in month
TEHRAN - During the very first month of the current Iranian year, as per records, Mazandaran province welcomed over 18 million visitors hailing from across Iran, signaling a substantial boost in tourism.
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2023-11-15 18:04
Iranian expats invest $291 million in homeland’s travel industry
TEHRAN - Iranian expatriates have invested some $291 million in the homeland’s travel & leisure industry over the past two years, Iran’s deputy tourism minister said on Tuesday.
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2023-11-06 17:32
Villages in Ilam adapted for rural tourism
TEHRAN – Following months of work, seven villages, situated in the lesser-known Ilam province, western Iran, have been modified for rural tourism.
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2023-11-04 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Green tourism: new frontier for sustainable travel in Iran
TEHRAN – As Iran looks to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic on its travel industry, new investments can provide a path toward sustainable tourism.
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2023-10-04 18:17
Hearing-impaired offered sightseeing tours in Mashhad
TEHRAN—Mashhad’s tourism directorate has conducted guided city tours for the hearing-impaired people.
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2023-08-05 19:42
By Afshin Majlesi
Living legends: discover Iran’s fascinating trees
TEHRAN—Iran has a diverse range of long-lived trees that have endured the test of time for hundreds and even thousands of years, in addition to a rich natural heritage.
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2023-07-11 18:50
Lorestan province to diversify its rural tourism
TEHRAN – Lorestan province is embracing a new approach to its tourism sector, seeking to diversify its offerings to nature lovers.
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2023-07-08 20:30
Ground broken for Iran’s first three-story suspension bridge
TEHRAN – Construction of a three-story suspension bridge, said to be the first of its kind in Iran, officially began on Thursday with a ground-breaking ceremony held in the Sarein county of Ardabil province, northwest Iran.
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2023-06-10 18:20
Discover Agha Bozorg Mosque: a must-visit in Kashan
TEHRAN - Constructed in the late 18th century in Kashan, Agha Bozorg Mosque is far-famed for a madrasa sunken into the courtyard, its tiled minarets, and its lofty badgirs. It also has splendid muqarnas work on the dome of the entrance portal.
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2023-05-20 20:56
By Afshin Majlesi
Deep in dark: the allure and adventure of Iran caves
TEHRAN – Having a wealth of geological and cultural treasures, caves have always been mysterious and fascinating for adventurers.
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2023-05-19 19:24
UNWTO unveils priorities for rural tourism development
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recently released a report that defines the status of rural tourism in its member states aimed at identifying the main challenges and opportunities in the path of rural tourism development.
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2023-05-10 18:03
Khorramshahr to host national conference on dark tourism
TEHRAN – Khorramshahr is planning to host a national conference on dark tourism.
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2023-05-07 21:00
Students visit Varamin attractions on fam tour
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Varamin’s tourism directorate took tens of students on a familiarization tour of the ancient Iranian city, which is located southeast of Tehran province.
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2023-04-08 18:40
Tourism ministry uncovers scheme for rural revive
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has uncovered a new scheme based on which a selection of 100 villages will be revived for tourism in two years.
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2023-03-10 18:14
Visit Veresk, a scenic masterpiece of the 20th century
TEHRAN – Massive arch bridges are engineering marvels that depict the ultimate intelligence, taste, and knowledge of an engineer and designer.
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2023-01-29 18:36
By Afshin Majlesi
In Hamedan, ancient monuments and gigantic in-cave lake await
TEHRAN – From the dramatic sceneries to countless cultural sites, and from archeological sites to the largest in-cave lake on the planet, Hamedan offers a variety of destinations for history buffs, sightseers and nature lovers.
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2022-12-11 22:00
Tourism directorate pursues national registration for Karaj-Chalus road
TEHRAN – Alborz province’s tourism directorate has put forward the scenic Karaj-Chalus road as a candidate for inclusion on the national cultural heritage list.
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2022-12-09 17:47
UNESCO panel gives nod to register Iran’s Tabas Geopark
TEHRAN ––Iran’s Tabas Geopark has secured a UNESCO nod for being registered in the Global Geoparks (UGGp) list, an assessor of the UN cultural body said on Thursday.
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2022-11-29 20:30
Iran ranked fifth tourism source for Turkey in October
TEHRAN– Iranian nationals became the fifth source of tourism for neighboring Turkey in October.
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2022-11-25 18:06
By Afshin Majlesi
Eight awe-inspiring natural wonders for your bucket list
Apart from symmetrical mosques, eye-catching mansions, and magnificent ruins, Iran’s diverse and dramatic landscape reveals a wealth of unspoiled scenery that will surprise nature lovers.
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2022-11-18 17:40
South Khorasan and growing appeal for desert tourism
TEHRAN— Barren deserts may initially seem like some of the scariest places for travel. However, there has been a growing appeal for flocking to the arid regions on the Iranian plateau.