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2024-12-09 18:16
Bagh-e Jahan Nama: a site to experience tranquility and history
TEHRAN – Located in the ancient city of Shiraz, Bagh-e Jahan Nama beckons visitors with its serene allure, providing a tranquil haven for leisurely afternoons.
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2024-12-02 17:48
Shiraz, Dushanbe named sister cities
TEHRAN - A sisterhood agreement aimed at enhancing tourism exchange between Iran’s ancient city of Shiraz, and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, has been signed during a ceremony attended by cultural, tourism, and municipal officials from both sides.
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2024-12-01 17:50
Shiraz is a safe, promising hub for tourism and investment, Australian ambassador says
TEHRAN - Shiraz, the cultural and historical jewel of southern Iran, recently welcomed Ian McConville, the Australian Ambassador to Iran, during his official visit to the city.
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2024-11-30 17:57
Golden Triangle tourism agreement revived
TEHRAN - The “Golden Triangle” tourism agreement, originally signed in 2016, has been revived by the governors-general of the Iranian provinces of Isfahan, Fars, and Yazd.
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2024-11-11 17:19
Loan exhibit of Islamic arts underway at Shiraz museum
TEHRAN - As part of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, the exhibition “Reflections of Islamic Art in Iran” was inaugurated at the Museum of the Holy Shrine of Shah Cheragh in Shiraz.
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2024-11-11 15:41
Pomegranate harvest in Shiraz
Qasreddasht neighborhood in the city of Shiraz, Fars province, is one of the main producers of pomegranate in the country.
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2024-11-09 17:25
By Ali Darabi, deputy minister of cultural heritage
Intl. Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage: A safe journey into Iran’s cultural treasures
The International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, with its focus on intangible and tangible cultural heritage, is a bridge linking Iran’s past and future.
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2024-11-09 17:21
Tourism ministry seeks to revitalize environs of Karim Khan Citadel for potential UNESCO status
SHIRAZ - In a speech at the closing ceremony of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced plans to expand cultural spaces surrounding the 18th-century Karim Khan Citadel complex in Shiraz.
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2024-11-08 16:00
Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin unveiled by tourism minister in Shiraz
SHIRAZ - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has unveiled the historical Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin, at a cultural heritage museum located within the revered Shah Cheragh Museum in Shiraz.
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2024-11-08 15:50
Tourism minister visits historical sites in Firuzabad of Fars province
SHIRAZ - On Friday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited a number of historical sites and structures in Firuzabad county in southern Iran.
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2024-11-08 15:46
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz
SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.
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2024-11-05 17:49
Cultural heritage is a pillar of unity: minister’s message to intl. festival
SHIRAZ - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, shared a message to mark the opening of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, emphasizing the profound connection between cultural heritage and national unity.
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2024-11-04 16:51
Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage to showcase works from 11 countries
SHIRAZ – The 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage is set to take place in Shiraz, featuring a wide variety of works from artists in 11 countries.
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2024-11-04 16:42
Shiraz to host 1st national health, safety, environment festival
TEHRAN –The first national health, safety, and environment (HSE) festival is scheduled to be held on November 26 and 27 in the southern city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.
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2024-11-01 17:17
Unseen relics and documents of Anis al-Dowleh to go on show in Shiraz
TEHRAN - A collection of previously unseen relics and personal documents belonging to Anis al-Dowleh, a prominent consort of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, will be showcased for the first time in a special exhibition in Shiraz.
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2024-10-25 17:48
National Museum of Iran to showcase rarely seen relics at Persepolis
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran will organize a special exhibition of rarely seen relics at the UNESCO-registered site of Persepolis, concurrent with the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage.
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2024-10-20 17:42
Standardization project for lighting and landscaping begins at Hafez mausoleum
TEHRAN – Fars province’s tourism chief has announced the launch of a project aimed at standardizing the landscaping, lighting, and visitor signage at Hafez mausoleum, a historical and cultural site where the 14th-century Persian poet is laid to rest.
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2024-10-19 17:19
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.
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2024-10-14 17:07
Concerns raised over subway construction near Hafez’s tomb in Shiraz
TEHRAN - Recent reports of a subway tunnel being constructed near the tomb of Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz have sparked concern among cultural heritage enthusiasts and experts, who fear the project could pose a threat to the historical site.
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2024-10-11 17:16
Minister arrives in Shiraz, visits historical sites, tourism projects
TEHRAN – On Thursday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, arrived in Shiraz to attend a commemoration ceremony of Hafez, the illustrious Persian poet of the 14th century.
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2024-10-08 17:55
Restoration of Sadi tomb complex begins in Shiraz
TEHRAN - A restoration and development project for the Sadi cultural-historical complex in Shiraz has commenced.
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2024-10-07 17:09
Archaeological discovery in Shiraz may rewrite city’s history
TEHRAN - A new archaeological discovery beneath a local park in Shiraz, the capital of Fars province in southern Iran, may push back the historical timeline of the ancient city by several thousand years.
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2024-10-06 17:39
Ruins of Sassanid palace in southern Iran to undergo restoration, reorganization project
TEHRAN - The Sassanian Sarvestan Palace, one of Iran’s key historical sites from the Sassanid era, is undergoing restoration and reorganization efforts.
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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.”
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2024-10-01 17:48
Preservation plans unveiled for ancient village
TEHRAN – Fars’ tourism chief has announced plans to restore and preserve parts of the historical core of Dosiran village, located in Kazerun county of the southern province.
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2024-09-30 17:04
Mining operations near Persepolis halted
TEHRAN - Fars province’s Governor-General Mohammad-Hadi Imaniyeh has ordered the suspension of all mining activities near Mount Rahmat, located close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis.
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2024-09-25 17:45
Car rally from Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf to commence on World Tourism Day
TEHRAN - The second edition of the International Tourist Rally from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf is set to kick off on Friday, September 27 which coincides with World Tourism Day.
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2024-09-18 18:26
Persepolis to host stone carving event ahead of cultural heritage festival
TEHRAN - An educational event focused on stone carving and cutting will be held on Thursday evening, at the UNESCO-listed Persepolis.
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2024-09-17 18:04
Iran to stage ‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ exhibit at UNESCO-listed Persepolis
TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Ali Darabi has revealed plans to stage a prestigious exhibit titled ‘“Glory of Ancient Persia’“ at the UNESCO-registered site of Persepolis.
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2024-09-02 17:59
Shiraz citadel hosts intl. mourning festival with enthusiastic reception
TEHRAN - Arg-e Karim Khan, the iconic citadel in Shiraz, has commenced an international mourning heritage festival, a four-night event celebrating global mourning rituals.