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2025-05-11 18:12

Isfahan named Asian Capital of Tourism for 2025

TEHRAN – The historic city of Isfahan has been officially designated as the Asian Capital of Tourism for 2025 by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), in recognition of its rich cultural heritage, vibrant tourism offerings, and active engagement in international urban cooperation.

2024-10-04 17:41

Iran’s leading tourism cities sign cooperation agreement

TEHRAN - In a significant step toward promoting tourism in Iran, the mayors of Yazd, Isfahan, and Shiraz have signed a trilateral cooperation agreement titled the “Golden Triangle of Iran's Tourism.”

2024-09-27 18:12

Tehran mayor unveils atlas showcasing cultural heritage of the city’s heart

TEHRAN – Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani has unveiled a tourism atlas, which is a guide dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural heritage and tourism attractions of the city’s historic core, roughly corresponding to District 12.

2024-09-21 17:39

Tehran promotes tourist destinations to Russian visitors with new guidebook

TEHRAN - Mohammad-Amin Tavakolizade, the deputy mayor of Tehran for social and cultural affairs, has highlighted the potential for expanded tourism ties between Iran and Russia during a meeting with Moscow’s deputy mayor and BRICS tourism committee officials.

2024-08-18 18:11

Shiraz, Zanzibar to become sister cities in near future

TEHRAN - A sister city agreement between Shiraz and Zanzibar is set to be inked in near future as part of the development of cultural diplomacy between Iran and Tanzania.

2024-06-21 16:59

Official highlights Tehran-Moscow sister-city agreement at BRICS Tourism Forum

MOSCOW - Evgeny Kozlov, the first deputy head of the Moscow Mayor and Government Office as well as the chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, has said the sister-city agreement between Tehran and Moscow can greatly boost the partnership between the two sides in the tourism area.

2024-01-05 17:31

Mayor unveils plans to boost handicraft industry in Iranian capital

TEHRAN – On Thursday, Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani unveiled plans for the forthcoming [Iranian calendar] year, aiming to transform the handicraft sector in the Iranian capital.

Reviving heritage: Isfahan’s alleyway transformed from dust to magnificence

2023-12-30 17:32

By Afshin Majlesi

Reviving heritage: Isfahan’s alleyway transformed from dust to magnificence

ISFAHAN - As the sun sets over Isfahan’s horizon, casting a golden hue upon the newly revived passageway, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for breathing new life into a forgotten slice of history at the heart of this timeless city.