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10 beautiful cities you should visit during travel to Iran
TEHRAN--Iran stands out as a land where urban life is deeply intertwined with centuries of history, spirituality, and stunning natural diversity.
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2025-11-01 14:37
First tourist train in Gilan launched
TEHRAN-- The first tourist train of Gilan province departed from Rasht Railway Station for Lushan.
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2025-07-19 17:11
Iraqi Airways resumes flights to Iran’s Rasht airport after a one-month hiatus
TEHRAN – Iraqi Airways has resumed its weekly flights to Rasht Airport in Iran’s Gilan province after a nearly one-month suspension caused by the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.
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2025-05-11 18:21
Iran to hold gastronomy conference under Silk Road banner
TEHRAN—Iran plans to hold a gastronomy conference concerning the ancient Silk Road, for which it served a significant role for centuries, said Director General of UNESCO’s Food and Gastronomy Club Mohammad Babareza.
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2025-03-15 19:43
Tehran, Astrakhan discuss cultural and health tourism co-op
TEHRAN - In a recent meeting, Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Abedi, the Acting Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Astrakhan, exchanged views with Hamza Davudov, a member of the Duma of Astrakhan Oblast, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations in cultural and health tourism.
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2024-12-25 17:54
By Afshin Majlesi
Christmas celebrations illuminate New Jolfa neighborhood
ISFAHAN- The New Jolfa neighborhood, one of the most picturesque and historic quarters of Isfahan, is glowing with lights and decorations in the lead-up to the New Year.
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2024-11-17 17:42
FIFA president highlights football field in northern Iranian village
TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spotlighted a humble yet spirited village football field in Iran, capturing the hearts of football enthusiasts worldwide.
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2024-08-30 17:41
Rasht mayor attends BRICS forum, highlights tourism appeals
TEHRAN - The mayor of Rasht, Rahim Shoqi, presented the northern Iranian city’s tourism and cultural potentials at the 6th BRICS Urbanization Forum held in Moscow.
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2024-08-05 18:08
Gilan seeks to breathe new life into antique buildings
TEHRAN – Some historical buildings across Gilan province, have been entrusted to the private and public sectors for restoration and investment, said a local official.
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2024-07-26 17:34
Gilan registers 7 million overnight stays in month
TEHRAN – As one of the most sought-after travel destinations across Iran, Gilan province has recorded some seven million overnight stays so far this summer, said a local tourism official.
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2024-07-24 18:05
Intl. flights move up at Rasht airport
TEHRAN – Putting some spark into Gilan’s tourism, the number of international flights to and from Rasht airport has significantly intensified over the past couple of months.
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2024-07-19 17:22
Gilan records 26 million overnight stays in Q1
TEHRAN – Gilan province, one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Iran, has recorded some 26 million overnight stays throughout the first quarter of current Persian year (started on March 20), a local official announced.
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2024-06-29 18:03
Restoration work yields discovery of ancient cellar in Rasht
Alireza Yazdani Sangari, who leads the restoration project, announced that a remarkably well-preserved brick cellar, dating back to the early Islamic eras, was unearthed outside the shrine of Fatemeh Okhra, the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, ILNA reported on Saturday.
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2024-05-15 18:09
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.
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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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2024-01-27 17:32
Iran’s first private press museum opens in Rasht
TEHRAN – A private press museum has opened to the public in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, in northern Iran.
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2024-01-21 17:20
Centuries-old graves discovered accidentally in northern Iran
TEHRAN – Some centuries-old graves have recently been discovered in the historical core of Rasht, the capital of Gilan province.
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2024-01-19 17:29
Discover National Tea Museum in northern Iran
TEHRAN - In the picturesque northern city of Lahijan, the National Tea Museum stands proudly on a hill adjacent to the lush green tea plantations.
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2023-12-30 08:50
Over 200 local dishes offered at festival in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Thursday, the third edition of Iran’s grand culinary festival was held in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province with the presence of several foreign envoys and diplomats.
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2023-12-03 17:28
Under-the-radar destinations: Mirza Kuchak Khan Mausoleum
TEHRAN - The mausoleum of Yunes Ostadsarai, famously known as Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali or Commander of Jangal (1880-1921), serves as an intriguing site for tourists exploring Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, northern Iran.
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2023-12-01 17:32
Traditional cottages in northern Iran restored
TEHRAN – Gilan Rural Heritage Museum has completed restoration on 16 collages and traditional buildings located within the vast touristic site in northern Iran.
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2023-11-25 18:02
By Afshin Majlesi
Time to reconnect with Iran’s travel gems
Welcome to the realm of responsible tourism in Iran, where holidaymakers are not mere spectators but active participants.
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2023-11-12 17:32
Qal’eh Rudkhan, a historical gem in northern Iran, undergoes restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project has commenced on Qal’eh Rudkhan, which is a top tourist destination in northern Iran.
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2023-10-28 17:59
Textile history museum inaugurated in northern Iran
TEHRAN – On Friday, the first Persian textile history museum in northern Iran was inaugurated, Gilan province’s tourism chief said.
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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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2023-09-13 22:48
298 relics recovered from smuggler's house in northern Iran
TEHRAN — Iranian authorities have recently recovered a haul of historical relics from the home of a smuggler in northern Iran.
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2023-08-20 18:30
Gilan attractions draw 7 million visitors in 5 months
TEHRAN – Gilan, a lush green touristic province in northern Iran, has recorded more than seven million visits to its attractions in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
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2023-08-16 18:41
Appetite awaits: Rasht and Kermanshah heavens for gastronomy enthusiasts
TEHRAN - When it comes to food tourism, Iran may not be the first destination that comes to mind for many travelers worldwide.
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2023-08-07 22:00
Traditional houses of Gilan Rural Heritage Museum undergo restoration
TEHRAN—Regular restoration work has commenced on traditional houses that are scattered across the Gilan Rural Heritage Museum in the northern Iranian province.
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2023-08-04 19:14
Gilan province registers 2.5 million overnight stays for two-day holiday
TEHRAN— Domestic travelers made over 2.5 million overnight stays in official accommodation centers across Gilan province during a two-day holiday declared by the Iranian government as soaring temperatures swept across the county on Wednesday and Thursday.