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Tourism map dedicated to Islamic Revolution events in Tehran revealed
TEHRAN - The Head of the Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Office announced the launch of a new digital tourism map detailing key locations related to the events of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran. This map is now accessible online to the public.
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2025-02-04 18:29
Tourism rally to help revive historic spice route between Iran, Pakistan, and India
TEHRAN - A special tourism rally, known as the Spice Route Rally, is set to take place in Kerman with the goal of showcasing the region’s economic and tourism potential while reviving the historic trade route connecting Iran to Pakistan and India.
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2025-02-04 18:00
Iran promotes tourism amid Chinese New Year celebrations
TEHRAN – Iran cherishes the Chinese New Year festivities to highlight its tourism opportunities and draw more visitors from China, according to the director-general for marketing and tourism development at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2025-02-04 17:55
Global artisans to showcase talent at Fajr Handicrafts Festival
TEHRAN - Artists from 20 countries including England, Brazil, and Indonesia have entreated completion at the 9th Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, which is set to take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24.
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2025-02-03 17:59
Global Halal tourism market projected to reach $410 billion by 2032
TEHRAN - The global Halal and Muslim-friendly tourism market is on track to expand significantly, with projections estimating its value to reach $410.9 billion by 2032, up from $256.5 billion in 2023.
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2025-02-03 17:49
Photo exhibition by Michel Setboun opens at Niavaran cultural complex
TEHRAN - A special photo exhibition featuring the works of renowned French photographer Michel Setboun is now open to the public at the Niavaran Historical-Cultural Complex in Tehran.
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2025-02-03 17:43
Qajar-era Moshir Mosque in Shiraz to undergo restoration
TEHRAN - A restoration project for Moshir Mosque, a treasured Qajar-era landmark in the heart of Shiraz, is set to commence in the coming days, the tourism chief of Fars province said on Sunday.
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2025-02-02 16:03
Iranian visits to Türkiye see 30.9 percent year-on-year rise
TEHRAN - The number of Iranian nationals visiting neighboring Turkey has soared by 30.9 percent in 2024 compared to a year earlier.
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2025-02-02 16:03
Azerbaijani presidential advisor visits historical palace complex in Tehran
TEHRAN - An advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, along with his delegation, visited the museums of the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran.
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2025-02-02 16:02
55 smuggled Iranian artifacts returned from Türkiye
TEHRAN – A collection of 55 Iranian artifacts has recently been returned home from Türkiye after months of being handed over to the country’s consulate in Erzurum.
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2025-02-02 16:02
Emergency restoration of Sasanian rock relief depicting King Bahram II completed
TEHRAN - The emergency restoration of a Sasanian rock relief of Bahram II at Tang-e Chogan, located in Bishapur, Kazerun, Fars province, has been completed, the provincial tourism chief said on Saturday.
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2025-02-02 09:15
50 restoration projects for cultural heritage underway in Fars province
TEHRAN – Fars’ deputy chief of cultural heritage has announced that 50 restoration projects are currently in progress across the southern Iranian province
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2025-02-02 08:56
Conference to highlight tourism investment opportunities in Mazandaran province
TEHRAN – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced plans to organize a conference dedicated to tourism investment opportunities across Mazandaran province.
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2025-02-02 08:51
Three Iranian provinces seek UNESCO listing of their maintains streams
TEHRAN - The tourism directorates of Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Hamedan provinces have initiated the first step in seeking UNESCO natural heritage status for their mountain-originated streams.
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2025-02-02 08:45
Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk: a cultural destination in western Iran
TEHRAN - Located in the heart of Kermanshah, western Iran, Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk stands as a breathtaking testament to Iran’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.
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2025-01-31 17:47
Iranian Kurds celebrate three-day Pir-e Shaliar festival in UNESCO-listed Uramanat
TEHRAN - Iranian Kurds in the mountainous Uramanat region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage as well, gathered for the annual three-day Pir-e Shaliar festival, a centuries-old folk celebration honoring their legendary healer and mystic.
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2025-01-29 18:16
Book on Persian Gulf’s intangible heritage goes out of print
TEHRAN - A recently published book, The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Northwest Persian Gulf, explores the rich traditions, rituals, and customs of this historically significant region.
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2025-01-29 17:57
Isfahan to host 100 tour experts from around world
TEHRAN - The historic city of Isfahan is set to host a major international tourism event titled "100 Tour Operators in Half of the World" from February 19 to 23.
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2025-01-28 18:07
Qasemabad: a village woven with tradition and color
TEHRAN – Situated in the rural district of Rudsar county in Gilan province, south of the Caspian Sea, Qasemabad is a village synonymous with lush nature and craftsmanship. For centuries, it has been celebrated for its unique tradition of weaving Chador Shab, a vibrant, geometrically patterned fabric that represents both artistic heritage and daily life in northern Iran.
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2025-01-28 17:52
Sadeh: an ancient celebration of fire and light
TEHRAN - Every year on the tenth of Bahman (which this year falls on Jan. 29), Zoroastrians worldwide, along with some Iranians deeply interested in their ancient traditions, gather to celebrate Sadeh, one of the oldest and most captivating traditions from ancient Persia.
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2025-01-28 17:47
Tourism minister tells of Nowruz celebrations with Ramadan observance
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced adjustments to the upcoming Nowruz festivities to respect a concurrent observance of the holy month of Ramadan in 2025.
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2025-01-26 18:08
Besh Qardash: a destination worth discovering while in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Situated at the northern edge of the Aladagh Mountains, the Besh Qardash may be a captivating destination for travelers visiting Bojnord, the capital of North Khorasan province.
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2025-01-26 17:49
Nahavand’s Nagarechi Hill may hold clues about Seleucid era in Iran
TEHRAN - Nagarechi Hill situated in Nahavand country of Hamedan province is emerging as a pivotal archaeological site that could shed more light on the Seleucid era in Iran.
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2025-01-25 17:58
6th Sarein Winter Festival kicks off in northwest Iran
TEHRAN - The 6th Sarein Winter Festival has officially commenced in Iran’s Ardabil province, inviting tourists from across the country to experience its unique winter attractions.
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2025-01-25 17:54
UN Tourism chief visits Iran’s pavilion at FITUR 2025
TEHRAN - Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, formerly known as UNWTO, visited the Iranian pavilion during the opening of the 45th International Tourism Trade Fair aka FITUR 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
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2025-01-25 17:40
Loan exhibit of Persian artifacts opens at Sichuan museum
TEHRAN – A loan exhibition titled Land of Kindness showcasing 151 historical artifacts from Tehran’s prominent museums has officially opened at the Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu, China.
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2025-01-24 18:09
Three tourism projects inaugurated during minister’s visit to Khuzestan
TEHRAN - Three tourism-related projects were inaugurated in Khuzestan during a visit by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri to the southwestern province.
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2025-01-24 18:07
Iran’s cultural charm on display at FITUR 2025
TEHRAN - Iran’s pavilion at the 45th International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR 2025) has opened its doors, showcasing the nation’s rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage at IFEMA MADRID, one of the world’s leading tourism exhibition venues.
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2025-01-24 18:07
‘Underground city’ unearthed in central Iran
TEHRAN - Local people have uncovered a remarkable “underground city” beneath five historical homes in the ancient town of Abarkuh, located in Yazd province, central Iran.
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2025-01-22 22:37
Discover Qasr-e Khorshid: a jewel of Persian history and architecture
TEHRAN - Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Kalat county in Khorasan Razavi province, northeast Iran, Qasr-e Khorshid, also known as the Sun Palace, invites travelers to explore a fascinating blend of history, art, and architecture.