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2023-09-29 22:14
Iran’s post-Covid tourism growth three times higher than global average, minister says
TEHRAN—Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism has said the country’s tourism growth has been three times higher compared to the global average in the post-Covid era.
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2023-09-27 18:42
Archaeologists demarcating Sassanid temple in southern Iran
TEHRAN—An archaeological team has commenced work to demarcate the ruins of a Sassanid fire temple located in Fars province, southern Iran.
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2023-09-27 18:39
Sister cities: St. Petersburg governor wants closer ties with Isfahan
TEHRAN—St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov has shown interest in fostering closer ties between Iran’s Isfahan and the Russian city.
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2023-09-27 18:32
First Russian group enters Iran under visa-free agreement
TEHRAN—The first group of Russian travelers has arrived in Iran under a bilateral visa waiver agreement that took effect earlier this month to beef tourism up.
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2023-09-27 18:28
Iran’s tourist arrivals reach 2.93 million in Jan-Jul 2023, UNWTO barometer indicates
TEHRAN—Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran reached some 2.93 million between January and July 2023, according to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer.
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2023-09-26 18:11
19th-century synagogue undergoes restoration in Hamedan
TEHRAN—Work has begun to restore a Jewish synagogue located near Hamedan’s Ecbatana, which was once the capital of Medes and later the summer residence for Achaemenid kings.
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2023-09-26 17:58
Foreign visits to Fars attractions soar 72 percent year on year
TEHRAN—Foreign travelers conducted over 63,000 visits to tourist attractions across Fars province in southern Iran during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, which shows 72 percent growth compared to the same period last year.
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2023-09-26 17:52
Amazing archaeological finds dating back to Elamite era unearthed in western Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists in western Iran have found over 1,000 clay seals (and fragments) along with other “important” relics estimated to date from the Elamite era (3200–539 BC).
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2023-09-25 18:43
Dafineh Museum to offer free admission on World Tourism Day
TEHRAN - Dafineh Museum, a treasure trove of art, history, and culture in northern Tehran, will be offering free admission to its visitors on Sep. 27, which marks World Tourism Day.
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2023-09-25 18:43
150 events to promote green tourism across Iran
TEHRAN—Over 150 recreational programs have been designed to promote green tourism across Iran, the deputy tourism minister said on Monday.
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2023-09-25 18:42
Iran approves unrestricted SIM cards for foreign tourists
TEHRAN - Iran has approved a proposal to provide special SIM cards to foreign visitors, a move that eliminates its Internet restrictions aimed at boosting tourism.
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2023-09-24 18:15
Iran was Turkey’s 4th tourism source in October
TEHRAN—A total of 280,951 Iranian nationals visited Turkey in October, making the Islamic Republic the fourth tourism source for its neighboring country during the month.
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2023-09-24 18:10
Experts discuss metaphysical symbols of so-called Arab-Jinn carpets
TEHRAN—On Wednesday, a panel of cultural heritage experts discussed metaphysical symbols of what they called “Arab-Jinn carpets” once being woven in Iran’s southern Fars province.
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2023-09-24 18:05
Iran chairs Ancient Civilizations Forum assembly in NY
TEHRAN—Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian chaired a ministerial meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.
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2023-09-22 18:01
Sanandaj to host regional exhibit of handicrafts
TEHRAN—Sanandaj, which is a UNESCO-designated Creative City of Music, is set to host a regional exhibit on handicrafts in the near future.
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2023-09-22 17:53
Tehran, Moscow start visa-free travel dedicated to tourist groups
TEHRAN—The head of Russia’s trade mission in Iran has said the first visa-free flights of tourist groups had started between Iran and Russia.
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2023-09-20 19:04
Tehran war museum to offer free admission during Sacred Defense Week
TEHRAN—Tehran’s Sacred Defense Museum, which is dedicated to the Iran–Iraq War on a landscaped site of 21 hectares, will be offering free admission to its visitors during Sacred Defense Week.
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2023-09-20 19:01
UNESCO-listed needlework prosperous in northern Iran
TEHRAN—The skill of Turkmen-style needlework, which has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries, is still practiced by hundreds of craftspeople in Golestan province, northern Iran.
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2023-09-20 18:56
From hospitality to heritage: a guide to Persian Caravanserai
TEHRAN—On September 17, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization added 54 Iranian roadside inns to its World Cultural Heritage list under the name: Persian Caravanserai.
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2023-09-19 18:27
International tourism arrivals reach 84% of pre-pandemic levels
TEHRAN—The total number of international tourist arrivals has reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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2023-09-19 18:21
Ruins of brick houses, estimated to date from Safavid era, unearthed in northern Iran
TEHRAN—Archaeologists have discovered ruins of several brick houses in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province in northern Iran. The ruins, based on their initial estimate, date back to the Safavid era (1501-1736).
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2023-09-19 18:14
Qom province arranges tours of its nomadic tribes
TEHRAN—Iran’s Qom province, located 125 kilometers south of Tehran, has arranged special tours of its nomadic tribes.
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2023-09-19 18:08
Discover local charm at Arak’s Nowzari complex
TEHRAN - Welcome to the bustling bazaar of Arak, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of traditional marketplaces in the heart of Iran.
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2023-09-18 18:46
Special tours arranged to mark Sacred Defense
TEHRAN – Tehran’s Shahr-e Rey district is to offer special tours to commemorate the epic of Sacred Defense on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the Iraqi imposed war against Iran.
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2023-09-18 18:42
Iranian potter to show off skills at Uzbek exhibit
TEHRAN – An Iranian potter, who has works imprinted by the National Seal of Excellence, has been selected to show off skills at an Uzbek exhibit.
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2023-09-18 18:36
Ayatollah Khamenei’s home in exile undergoes restoration
TEHRAN—The house of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in Iranshahr, where he was in exile from 1977 to 1978, is set to undergo restoration.
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2023-09-17 18:22
Site extension: Iran, Azerbaijan share UNESCO label for Hyrcanian Forests
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Azerbaijan’s Hirkan Forest made it onto the United Nation’s list for Natural World Heritage as an extension to Iran’s previously designated Hyrcanian Forests.
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2023-09-17 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: Indian adventurer tells of epic journey on 73-year-old car
Indian adventurer Daman Thakore has kindly taken time out of his transcontinental journey to share us a little bit of information about the amazing expedition in a 73-year-old car!
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2023-09-16 18:01
Turkish tourism minister invited to attend ECO conference in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has been invited to attend a conference of ECO member states to be held in Ardabil, northwest Iran.
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2023-09-16 17:56
Over 4.5 million travelers arrive in Mashhad for special pilgrimage
TEHRAN—More than 4.5 million travelers have visited Mashhad during the last ten days of Safar, which is a remarkable lunar month for Shia Muslims.