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2025-01-12 17:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover Museum of Light and Illumination in UNESCO-listed Yazd
The Museum of Light and Illunimation, located in the historic city of Yazd, stands as a cultural and architectural masterpiece.
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2025-01-04 17:31
By Afshin Majlesi
Lar: a journey through time and culture
Lar is a city where history whispers through its traditional bazaars, centuries-old caravanserais, mosques, ancient ramparts, bizarre-shaped cisterns, and above all, the warm hospitality of its residents. The city’s amalgam of new and old constructions creates a unique rhythm that makes every corner worth discovering.
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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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2024-08-06 17:40
Centuries-old pavilion in UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration project is arranged to help preserve the centuries-old pavilion in the UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden, situated in the Mahan district of Kerman province, southern Iran.
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2024-02-19 17:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover mesmerizing tale behind stone-adorned trees!
TEHRAN - If you find yourself venturing into the deserts of Kerman, southern Iran, don’t miss the opportunity to take a 30-mile detour to witness the extraordinary Bagh-e Sangi (“The Garden of Stones”).
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2023-12-18 17:14
Qanat: ancient marvel for water access, air conditioning and refrigeration
TEHRAN - With roots tracing back over 3,000 years, the qanat stands as an astounding engineering feat that ancient Iranians used as an enduring solution to easily obtainable water.
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2023-11-11 17:28
Sadi mausoleum restoration is 70 percent complete
TEHRAN – A restoration project to reinforce the Sadi mausoleum, where the 13th-century illustrious Persian poet is laid to rest, is about 70 percent complete.
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2023-11-10 16:36
Uramanat farmers adorn gardens to celebrate harvest of pomegranates
TEHRAN – Many farmers in Uramanat, a UNESCO-registered rural landscape in western Iran, adorned gardens to celebrate the harvest of pomegranates.
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2023-10-27 17:03
Restoration of Tehran’s 12th-century brick tower enters final stage
TEHRAN - The restoration of Borj-e Toghrol, a 12th-century cylindrical tomb tower in southern Tehran, has entered its final stages, Mehr said.
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2023-10-14 18:06
Iran seeks UNESCO labels for its top mansions, madrasas and bathhouses
TEHRAN - After winning collective UNESCO labels for its Persian gardens and caravanserais, Iran is now considering the same registrations for its top mansions, madrasas, public bathhouses, and pigeon towers, a tourism official said on Saturday.
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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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2023-09-09 18:34
Work starts to reinforce Sadi mausoleum
TEHRAN—A team of architects and cultural heritage experts has commenced work to restore and reinforce the Sadi mausoleum, where the 13th-century Persian poet and prose writer is laid to rest.
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2023-08-05 19:42
By Afshin Majlesi
Living legends: discover Iran’s fascinating trees
TEHRAN—Iran has a diverse range of long-lived trees that have endured the test of time for hundreds and even thousands of years, in addition to a rich natural heritage.
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2023-07-28 18:12
Step into tranquility: discover Afif-Abad Garden while visiting Shiraz
TEHRAN - With its delicate Persian architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, the Afif-Abad Garden in Shiraz has enchanted visitors for centuries.
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2023-07-23 09:44
Five long-lived trees in Kashan made national heritage
TEHRAN – A selection of five centuries-old plane trees standing in the Kashan county of Isfahan province has recently gained national status.
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2023-07-22 18:30
100 Iranian villages to be shortlisted for tourism development
TEHRAN —100 lesser-known Iranian villages will be shortlisted for tourism development to help boost local economies and reverse the flow of people into the cities.
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2023-06-25 18:03
By Afshin Majlesi
Sanati Museum: a great stop for art lovers and tourists alike
TEHRAN – The Sanati Contemporary Arts Museum in southern Iran is a great place to see the amazing legacy of our ancestors. Here, visitors can enjoy the beauty and complexity of these masterpieces, ranging from classic portraits to abstract forms.
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2023-05-19 21:00
Soothing touch of petals: babies embrace ancient ritual
TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, some 100 babies from ten Iranian provinces went through an ancient ritual of being soaked in rose petals.
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2023-05-08 21:00
50,000 sightseers visit UNESCO-designated garden in two days
TEHRAN – On May 4 and 5, over 50,000 sightseers paid visits to the UNESCO-registered Fin Garden situated near the oasis city of Kashan on the margins of the central Iranian desert.
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2023-05-07 18:29
By Afshin Majlesi
Blossoming beauty: rosewater festival is a place to be
Once again, joyous celebrations of roses take center stage in Kashan and many other Iranian villages and towns where rosewater production is at its peak.
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2023-04-05 18:34
By Afshin Majlesi
Afif-Abad garden: a sanctuary for rose bushes, friends and guns
TEHRAN - Situated in an affluent quarter of Shiraz and on a street with the same name, Afif-Abad promises a unique experience of visiting genuine Iranian gardens.
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2023-04-05 11:11
160 ha of new gardens created in Hamedan province in a year
TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, 160 hectares of new gardens were created in Hamedan province during the past Iranian calendar year 1401 (ended on March 20).
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2023-04-02 17:35
Sizdeh Be-dar: Iranians flock to parks in celebration of nature
TEHRAN– On Sunday, Iranians enjoyed fresh air as they took to local parks, lush gardens, or green countryside to celebrate a national holiday known as Nature's Day.
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2023-01-21 12:03
‘Iran has a special position in horticulture’
TEHRAN- Iran has a special position in the field of horticulture, according to the country’s deputy agriculture minister for the horticulture affairs.
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2022-12-18 21:37
A new travel trend is taking off, Ramsar tourism chief says
TEHRAN - Ramsar tourism chief has said a new travel trend is taking off across the lush green county sandwiched between the lower slopes of the Alborz Mountains and the Caspian Sea in northern Iran.
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2022-10-18 19:18
UNESCO-designated garden to show off bright new look
TEHRAN—The UNESCO-registered Shazdeh Garden is to be more atmospheric at night by gaining benefit from a new lighting system, Kerman province’s tourism chief said on Monday.
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2022-10-07 18:29
Dredging operation to aid UNESCO-registered garden
TEHRAN—A dredging operation has recently commenced removing mud from the centuries-old channels that pour water into the UNESCO-designated Shazdeh Garden in southern Iran.
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2022-09-20 19:00
A green retreat: National Botanical Garden of Iran
TEHRAN— A green retreat and remarkable destination for nature lovers, the National Botanical Garden of Iran embraces plans from across the globe in open areas or greenhouses.
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2022-09-09 19:11
Cultivation of agritourism in southeast Tehran
TEHRAN – Tehran’s tourism chief has said plans are underway to promote agritourism in Pakdasht county, which is situated in the southeast of the Iranian capital.
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2022-08-19 17:52
Agritourism: Gilan bids to bring more visitors
TEHRAN– Gilan province’s tourism directorate seeks to promote agritourism in its Sowme’eh Sara county, which is home to countless farms, paddy fields, pastures, and gardens.