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2024-10-14 17:16
Qazvin sees 13% rise in tourist visits in H1
TEHRAN - Qazvin province has experienced a 13 percent increase in the number of visits to its tourist attractions during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), compared to the same period last year.
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2024-10-08 17:52
Sa’d al-Saltaneh: UNESCO-listed caravanserai still under restoration
TEHRAN - The second phase of a restoration project on the centuries-old Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai in Qazvin has officially begun, according to the province’s tourism chief.
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2024-10-06 17:50
30% of Iran’s handicrafts made by nomadic communities
TEHRAN – Some 30% of Iran’s handicrafts are produced by its nomadic communities, according to Mojtaba Mizban, the deputy of infrastructure development at the Nomads Affairs Organization of Iran.
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2024-08-28 18:32
House of 20th-century poet set for restoration and revival
TEHRAN - A house that once belonged to Aref Qazvini, a renowned 20th-century Iranian poet, is set to undergo restoration and repurposing as part of a broader initiative to enhance the region’s tourism.
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2024-08-25 17:55
Qazvin: Iran’s capital of calligraphy
TEHRAN - Qazvin, a city with a rich cultural heritage, has long been celebrated as Iran’s capital of calligraphy.
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2024-08-21 18:43
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.
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2024-08-19 18:00
180,000-year-old child tooth unearthed in Iranian cave
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered a child’s tooth dating back 180,000 years in Qaleh Kord cave, situated in Qazvin, during the fifth season of archaeological excavations at the site.
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2024-08-02 17:17
Erbil hosts Iranian travel insiders on fam tour
TEHRAN - As part of the Qazvin Export Capabilities Exhibition in Iraq, some Iranian tourism managers have embarked on a tour to explore Kurdistan region’s key attractions, enhancing cross-regional tourism collaboration.
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2024-07-29 18:14
Qazvin to promote tourism, crafts capacities in Erbil
TEHRAN - Qazvin province is set to set up a special exhibit in Iraq’s Erbil, aiming to boost its international profile.
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2024-07-28 17:14
Historical elements unearthed in Qazvin’s Safavid court
TEHRAN – Arrays of historical elements, estimated to date from the Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi eras, have recently been unearthed at the Dolatkhaneh of Qazvin, which was once a royal complex in the ancient Iranian city.
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2024-07-26 17:34
Qazvin makes a big hit with intl. students
TEHRAN – Tens of international students hailing from some 50 countries, have explored Qazvin’s places of interest in a one-day tour.
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2024-07-17 18:15
Qazvin literary heritage: a new frontier in tourism
TEHRAN - Qazvin, renowned for its literary luminaries like Ubayd Zakani and Ali Akbar Dehkhoda, is launching a literary tourism department aimed at harnessing the rich cultural tapestry.
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2024-07-09 18:10
Qazvin upgrades services for summer guests
TEHRAN - Qazvin province is gearing up for a busy summer season, offering hundreds of beds across various accommodation facilities.
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2024-06-08 18:48
Handicrafts creative house opens doors in Qazvin
TEHRAN - The historical Raoufi House in Qazvin has reopened as a creative house dedicated to handicrafts, aiming to promote local craftsmanship, help create jobs, and attract tourists.
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2024-05-28 22:25
Qazvin’s traditional dolls join national intangible legacy
TEHRAN – Three traditional dolls from Qazvin province have been officially recognized as intangible cultural heritage, highlighting the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
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2024-05-19 18:16
Qazvin museums embrace overseas students
TEHRAN – In commemoration of International Museum Day [May 18], a team consisting of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences’ international students have toured Qazvin’s museums.
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2024-05-07 18:21
Qazvin wins ambassadors’ hearts
TEHRAN – Ambassadors from South Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Nicaragua have recently explored a selection of destinations during their two-day tour to Iran’s Qazvin.
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2024-04-24 17:52
Sardar-e Bozorg: a journey through Qazvin’s subterranean realm
TEHRAN – Ab-Anbar-e Sardar-e Bozorg, composed of mudbrick twin cisterns, stands as a remarkable feat of Iranian architectural ingenuity within the ancient city of Qazvin.
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2024-04-22 18:18
Qazvin sets sight on attracting global visitors with new tourism strategy
TEHRAN – A marketing initiative aimed at drawing international visitors to Qazvin province is in progress for the very first time.
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2024-04-01 17:01
Journey to the azure blue dome of Hamdollah Mostowfi’s mausoleum
TEHRAN - Hamdollah Mostowfi, revered as one of the eminent historians of the Ilkhanid period, holds a significant place in the hearts of the people of Qazvin.
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2024-03-15 18:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Discovering Iran: Chinese influencers’ tale of hospitality and friendship
On Friday, in the serene ambiance of Golestan Palace, amidst the whispers of ancient history, I sat down with a group of Chinese media influencers visiting Tehran’s sole UNESCO-listed site.
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2024-03-13 16:50
Beyond bricks and stucco: Heydariyyeh Mosque and its enduring legacy
TEHRAN – Heydariyyeh Mosque stands as a splendid testament to the Seljuk period, likely dating back to the late 12th or early 13th century.
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2024-01-19 17:31
Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai set to transform into traditional hotel
TEHRAN – Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai has undergone a massive restoration in a significant step towards preserving cultural heritage and promoting tourism, Qazvin province’s tourism chief said on Thursday.
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2023-12-02 18:30
Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival announces winners
TEHRAN – Winners of the different sections of the 2nd edition of the National Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival were announced on Friday evening.
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2023-12-01 17:23
Jameh Mosque of Qazvin: scaffolding to be removed after six decades
TEHRAN – After some six decades, scaffolding will be taken down from the face of the Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, which is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran.
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2023-11-29 17:34
Qazvin craftswomen demonstrate skills
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, a local exhibit dedicated to craftswomen and female artisans was launched in the ancient city of Qazvin, which is situated in west-central Iran.
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2023-11-26 19:31
Qazvin to host Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival
TEHRAN –The 2nd edition of the National Cultural Heritage Multimedia Festival is set to take place in the northwestern city of Qazvin from November 29 to December 1.
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2023-10-16 18:11
Lesser-known villages added to Qazvin’s tourism circuit
TEHRAN – Qazvin’s tourism directorate has introduced a selection of 22 rural villages as its emerging destinations for rural tourism across the west-central Iranian province.
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2023-08-12 22:01
Iranian handicrafts: a cultural tapestry of artistry and beauty
TEHRAN - From exquisite carpets to delicate miniature paintings, each Iranian handicraft tells a story, connects us to the country’s vibrant history, and showcases the remarkable skills of its artisans.
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2023-07-28 18:13
Iranian archaeologists pursue excavation in Neanderthal cave
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has begun follow-up project in a cave situated in Iran's Qazvin province where evidence of Neanderthal life was previously found.