‘I will never regret coming’: solo female traveler reflects amid Israel’s strikes on Iran

TEHRAN - When 24-year-old Taiwanese traveler Ariel Kang Chengxuan went to bed on June 12 in Isfahan, Iran, she had no idea she was about to wake up in the midst of all-out war.

Rab'-e Rashidi: restoration campaign, land acquisition drive launched

Playtime turned to tragedy: Israeli attack claims lives of two boys in Tabriz

TEHRAN- Two young boys, Taha Behroozi and Alisan Jabbari, both aged seven, were killed by shrapnel from a downed drone in the Azerbaijan Square area of Tabriz during an Israeli military operation.

Tourist vehicles to gather in Tabriz

TEHRAN--Tourist vehicles will gather at Abbas Mirza Park in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, for six days starting on June 12.

Restoration project launched in historical core of Tabriz

TEHRAN - A new project aimed at restoring and reorganizing parts of the historic core of Tabriz, once the capital of Persia during the early Safavid period, has officially begun.

Tabriz to host intl. symposium of kid's utopia

TEHRAN – An international symposium titled ‘kid's utopia’ is planned to be held from May 14 to 15 in Tabriz, the capital of East Azarbaijan Province.

Iran well-prepared for hard warfare threats: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, lauded Iran’s military and defense sectors for achieving a high level of preparedness against conventional threats, while urging those in the media and entertainment industry to strive for similar levels of assurance and readiness in their respective fields.

President Pezeshkian makes unannounced visit to Tabriz

TEHRAN – Following his provincial visit to Bushehr as part of the National Unity Government’s agenda, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced trip to Tabriz on Thursday night for a brief, informal stay.

Iranian Artists Forum to host Tabriz cultural week

TEHRAN - Tabriz Cultural Week will officially start tomorrow at the Iranian Artists Forum in downtown Tehran and will continue for one week.

People from Tabriz prepare to meet Leader to commemorate 1978 uprising

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Hojjat al-Islam Ahmad Motahari Asl, during a coordination meeting for organizing the delegation of Tabriz residents to meet the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the historical and international importance of this gathering.

Azarbaijan Museum: a treasure of history in Tabriz

TEHRAN - Located in the historical city of Tabriz, the Azarbaijan Museum is one of Iran’s most significant cultural landmarks and a must-visit destination for history and art enthusiasts.

Archaeologists unearth clues to ancient city in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team from Tabriz Islamic Art University has recently uncovered evidence of a historical city in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.

Isfahan to host 1st conference of Iran’s historical cities

TEHRAN - Isfahan is set to host the inaugural conference of Iran’s historical cities on Oct. 31, aiming to connect cities with rich cultural heritages to policymakers in relevant fields, including the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Influencers help boost tourism development in East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN - East Azarbaijan’s tourism chief has emphasized the growing importance of digital spaces in the tourism industry, stating that influencers have played a crucial role in showcasing the province’s historical and natural attractions.

Muharram, New Year rituals added to national tourism calendar

TEHRAN - A number of Muharram mourning rituals as well as a Persian New Year ceremony have recently been included in Iran’s National Tourism Events Calendar.

Iran considers 34 mosques for potential UNESCO World Heritage label

TEHRAN – Iran has taken a significant step towards the potential registration of its historical mosques as a collective property on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Exquisite historical carpets put on show in Tabriz

TEHRAN - On Friday, two antique carpets, transferred from London to Tabriz, were put on view in the ancient city where they were woven some two centuries ago.

National Carpet Day: celebration of a rich cultural heritage

Persian carpets, also known as Iranian rugs, have a history that dates back to ancient Persia, around 2,500 years ago. They have been mentioned in historical texts and admired by historians and travelers from all over the world.

Tabriz to host conference on historical property conservation

TEHRAN – The 13th edition of a biennial conference on the conservation and restoration of historical-cultural relics and architectural elements will be held at Tabriz Islamic Art University on May 19 and 20.

Volkswagen enthusiasts to unite in Iranian cities

TEHRAN - In a nationwide celebration, Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts will gather in six Iranian cities on Friday, May 17, to mark the national Volkswagen Day.

Tabriz puts culinary delights front and center in tourism agenda

TEHRAN - Tabriz, a city celebrated for its rich cooking heritage, is set to spotlight ‘culinary tourism’ as a major theme in this year's array of tourism events.