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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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2025-01-22 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.
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2025-01-22 22:36
Kashan congress discussing Persian architecture over five decades
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan is hosting an architecture congress dedicated to the evolution and essence of contemporary Persian architecture and art over the past five decades.
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2025-01-21 17:37
Simurgh Nameh: new digital platform launched to help promote Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - Simurgh Nameh, a newly developed online platform, is set to be a brief reference for researchers and enthusiasts of the Iranian arts and culture.
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2025-01-21 17:27
Niavaran launches photogrammetry documentation project for iconic artifacts
TEHRAN - The Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex, located in northern Tehran, has launched an extensive project aimed at documenting its iconic artifacts using advanced photogrammetry techniques.
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2025-01-20 17:23
Isfahan seeks to expand tourism ties with African nations
TEHRAN - The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Isfahan province announced plans to enhance tourism cooperation between Isfahan and several countries in the African continent.
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2025-01-20 17:19
Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief restored
TEHRAN - The Fars province’s sole-surviving Parthian-era stone relief has recently been restored to preserve its historical significance, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
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2025-01-19 18:50
UNESCO-registered Rabab instrument rooted in Eastern Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan, official says
TEHRAN — The head of the Department for Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Alireza Izadi, has emphasized that the Rabab, a traditional musical instrument, has ancient and valuable roots in the eastern part of Iran, particularly in Sistan-Baluchestan province.
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2025-01-19 18:43
Amir Chakhmaq complex: a glorious jewel of Yazd
TEHRAN - The Amir Chakhmaq complex, located in the heart of Yazd, a UNESCO-registered city in central Iran, stands as a magnificent symbol of architectural grandeur, cultural heritage, and historical significance.
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2025-01-19 17:59
Minister hails Tajikistan’s enduring love for Iran and Persian language
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said he feels proud of the Tajik people’s unwavering love for Iran and the Persian language.
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2025-01-18 17:50
Iranian dish Khoresh Bamieh ranked among World’s 100 Worst Foods by TasteAtlas
TEHRAN - In a surprising development, Khoresh Bamieh, a traditional Iranian stew, has been ranked 50th among the “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World” by the popular culinary ranking platform, TasteAtlas.
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2025/01/18
By Amir Mohammad Esmaeili
Cultural tourism nexus and Sino-Iranian strategic partnership in an era of Western media distortion
The world and the West Asian region are undergoing rapid and significant changes, which could ultimately lead to the emergence of a new regional and global order. Meanwhile, China and Iran are two key actors in these developments, each contributing in its own way.
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2025-01-18 17:40
Archaeologist highlights potential of Oltan fortress for World Heritage status
TEHRAN - The ruined Oltan fortress, a vast mud-brick complex located in northwest Iran, has been identified as a site of significant historical value with the potential to achieve UNESCO World Heritage recognition, an Iranian archaeologist told IRNA on Saturday.
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2025-01-18 17:34
Putin underlines stronger Iran-Russia cooperation in tourism and direct flights
TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation and further direct flights.
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2025-01-17 17:40
Iran’s Lorestan claims world’s oldest animation originates from this province
TEHRAN – Lorestan province’s tourism chief, Ata Hassanpour, has declared that the world’s oldest known animation originates from the province.
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2025-01-15 18:03
Iranian artist unveils metal-engraved copies of Quran in Qatar
TEHRAN - An Iranian artist has unveiled four unique editions of the Holy Quran, intricately engraved on metal sheets, in Qatar.
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2025-01-15 17:52
Tehran, Dushanbe discuss cultural and economic synergies
TEHRAN - In an economic forum between Iran and Tajikistan on Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts emphasized the profound cultural and historical ties between the two nations and called for strengthening tourism and economic cooperation to enhance bilateral relations.
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2025-01-15 17:48
Iran plans to boost tourism ties with Tajikistan
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced extensive plans to strengthen ties with Tajikistan in tourism, trade, and cultural collaboration.
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2025-01-15 17:45
Discover ‘Alexander’s Prison’ and its fabled dungeon
TEHRAN - This 15th-century domed structure, better known as Zendan-e Iskandar (“Alexander’s Prison”), derives its name from a reference in a Hafez poem and legends surrounding its origins.
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2025-01-12 18:05
Passenger traffic at Bileh Savar border terminal increases by 38%
TEHRAN - Passenger traffic at the Bileh Savar border terminal has risen by 38% during the first nine months of this current Iranian year (started on March 20, 2024), according to Lotfollah Babai, the terminal’s director.
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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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2025-01-11 18:11
Ilam handicrafts exhibit showcased in Iraq’s Wasit Governorate
TEHRAN - A three-day exhibition showcasing the traditional handicrafts and arts of Iran’s Ilam province went on show in Iraq’s Wasit Governorate, located southeast of Baghdad near the Iranian border.
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2025-01-11 18:11
Zayandeh-Rood’s revival underlined as national heritage
TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s deputy governor-general for political and social affairs, Ayoub Darvishi, has reaffirmed efforts to restore the Zayandeh-Rood River as a national and tourism heritage site.
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2025-01-11 18:10
First vice president highlights private sector’s role in tourism development
TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, stressed the critical role of the private sector in fostering tourism growth during a meeting with hoteliers and investors in the tourism sector on Saturday.