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Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali-Asghar Mounesan in an undated photo

‘Country-size guesthouse of Iran wholeheartedly ready to receive tourists’

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister on Saturday issued a statement, inviting all travelers and holidaymakers to visit the ancient land, saying that the country-size guesthouse is wholeheartedly ready to receive tourists from around the world.

Gigaku Mask of Suiko-o (Drunken Persian King); Nara period, 8th century; Shosoin (The Shosoin Treasures); (On exhibit from October 14 to November 4, 2019 at Tokyo National Museum)

2020-01-22 18:35

Tokyo exhibit features ancient Iran-Japan cultural ties

TEHRAN – Sets of valuable historical relics from ancient Iran have been recently put on show by International Network for Japanese Art at Tokyo National Museum along with exquisite objects from the formative Asuka and Nara periods (593–794), showcasing the deep cultural ties of the two countries rooted in the historical past.

Snow doesn’t disrupt Imam Khomeini Intl. Airport flights

2020-01-19 19:29

Snowfall doesn’t disrupt Imam Khomeini Intl. Airport flights

TEHRAN – Flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) are well underway despite a snow blanketed the airport on Sunday.

2020-01-19 19:11

Top Persian Gulf airlines continue using Iranian airspace

TEHRAN – Qatar Airways, Emirates and several other Persian Gulf airlines have been continuing to use Iranian airspace despite propaganda over security issues in the region.

Tehran’s ambassador to Athens Ahmad Naderi and Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis pose for a photo during a meeting, which was held in the Greek capital on explanation of mutual tourism ties, January 16, 2020.

2020-01-18 18:45

Tehran, Athens eye increased tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iranian ambassador to Athens Ahmad Naderi and Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis discussed ways to broaden collaboration in tourism sector, IRNA reported.

2020-01-17 18:33

Tens of illegally-kept historical objects seized in Tehran

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have recently confiscated 448 historical objects which were illegally kept in a place in the city of Tehran, IRNA reported on Wednesday.

2020-01-15 19:14

Qeshm Island: A warm destination to escape the cold in winter

TEHRAN – Iran’s southernmost Qeshm Island is a top destination for whom dreaming of having a wintertime holiday under the sun in flip-flops and a swimsuit!

2020-01-15 18:33

Cultural center sets up library and museum for writer Nader Ebrahimi

TEHRAN – The House of Poetry and Literature in Tehran has established a library and museum for Nader Ebrahimi, the writer of the acclaimed stories such as “Tomorrow Is Not Like Today”, “Ibn Mashghaleh”, “A Quiet Loving” and “Dragon’s Tale”.

An Iran Air Fokker F100 is seen on the runway at the Mehrabad International Airport in western Tehran. (Photo credit: Mohammadreza Zeinloo)

2020-01-13 19:38

No changes in Iran Air’s flights to European countries except Sweden

TEHRAN – There are no changes in Iran Air’s regular schedule for flights to European countries and vice versa, except the ones to Sweden, which have recently come to a halt.

2020-01-12 19:14

Iran’s flag carrier seeking to re-establish flights to Sweden

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier is seeking a way for restoring direct flights connecting Tehran to Stockholm and Gothenburg, which have recently come to a halt.

Nominees for the Vista Contemporary Art Prize pose with curator Parisa Pahlavan (4th L) at Tehran’s Vista Gallery on January 11, 2020. (Honaronline/Mahdieh Babai)

2020-01-12 18:41

Nine plans nominated for Vista Contemporary Art Prize

TEHRAN – Nine plans are contending for the Vista Contemporary Art Prize during the third edition of the annual award established by Tehran’s Vista Gallery to honor the best artistic idea from young Iranian artists.

2020-01-04 18:57

Tehran’s historical towers turn off lights to commemorate martyr Soleimani

TEHRAN – Tehran’s two iconic historical towers turned off lights on Saturday and will remain dark on Sunday as a sign of paying tribute to Major General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who was martyred on Friday.

A view of Dar ul-Funun in downtown Tehran

2020-01-01 18:59

Iran’s first ‘modern university’ reopens to visitors

TEHRAN – The 19th-century madrasa of Dar ul-Funun in Tehran, known as Iran’s first modern university, has reopened doors to visitors while undergoing restoration work.

2019-12-31 13:43

Imam Khomeini Intl. Airport ready to operate domestic flights

TEHRAN - Imam Khomeini International Airport has announced readiness to add domestic flights to its services, IKIA deputy director for airport operations has said.

2019-12-31 10:21

Find out why medical tourism is to be big business in Iran

Nowadays, medical tourism is considered as a booming industry on the global scene as some 20 to 24 million patients are traveling for medical treatments annually. Estimates on market size vary but the Patients Without Borders publishing group puts its value at around €60 to €80 billion worldwide.

2019-12-30 08:56

National festival of toys underway in Tehran

The fifth national festival of toys opened at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran on Saturday.

2019-12-29 18:45

Tehran, Kabul discuss ways to broaden medical tourism co-op

TEHRAN – Iranian and Afghan officials on Saturday exchanged views on ways to deepen health cooperation in a wide-ranging arenas, including medical tourism, education and student scholarships.

2019-12-28 18:19

Foreign arrivals in Semnan province up 22% since March

TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals in Iran’s north-central Semnan province rose 22 percent since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), provincial tourism chief has said.

2019-12-27 18:28

Iran considering to give Russian tourists visa-free entry to help boost visitors

TEHRAN – Iran is considering to allow Russian tourists visa-free entry into the country to boost tourism, after it granted same privilege for some other nationals including Chinese and Omani passport holders.

* The Ibne Sina Cultural Center is playing host to an exhibition by a large group of calligraphers, including Rasul Moradi, Majid Talebi, Mojtaba Sabzeh, Ali Ansari, Fardin Hosseini, Najaf Masudi and

2019-12-27 18:18

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* The Ibne Sina Cultural Center is playing host to an exhibition by a large group of calligraphers, including Rasul Moradi, Majid Talebi, Mojtaba Sabzeh, Ali Ansari, Fardin Hosseini, Najaf Masudi and Mobin Yazdani.

2019-12-27 11:05

Real estate deals in Tehran City rise 137% in a month

TEHRAN- The number of real estate deals in Tehran City increased 137 percent during the past Iranian calendar month of Azar (ended on December 21) from its previous month, ILNA reported citing the data released by Ministry of Transport and Urban Development.

Travelers look at the polychrome dome of the Jameh Mosque of Yazd (Masjid-e-Jameh Yazd) in and undated photo. Soaring above the ancient UNESCO-tagged city, the mosque is graced with a lavishly decorated entrance portal (which is one of the highest in Iran), flanked by two raised minarets. Exquisite mosaics and tilework, intricate stucco and mirrorwork along with masterpieces of Persian calligraphy are amongst charms of the 12th-century structure to name a few.

2019-12-25 19:19

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.