Tehran Urban Research and Planning Center

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  • Experts discuss strategies to protect cultural heritage and historic cities during wartime 2026-06-30 16:41

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Experts discuss strategies to protect cultural heritage and historic cities during wartime

    TEHRAN – Iranian experts on Tuesday examined international approaches to safeguarding cultural heritage and the historical identity of cities during armed conflict, calling for stronger documentation, digital preservation, legal protection, and broader international cooperation while emphasizing the role of cultural resilience in the aftermath of war.

  • Tehran 2025-09-30 17:36

    Can Tehran become a smart tourism destination?

    TEHRAN-- In a study conducted by the Tehran Urban Research and Planning Center (TURPC) to examine the economic potential of smart tourism (using new technologies to enhance travel experiences and improve efficiency), in Tehran, it highlighted the economic benefits of smart tourism and provided evidence and documentation that clarified the grounds for implementing smart tourism projects in the metropolitan area of Tehran.