Khaju: Oldest bridge of Isfahan
Tehran, June 23, IRNA – An English language paper on Tuesday hailed Iran’s ancient tourist attractions including the Khaju Bridge in the…
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Mahallat: Iran’s flower capital
Tehran, June 21, IRNA – A morning English-language newspaper on Sunday referred to the Central city of Mahallat in Markazi Province as…
Saveh Grand Mosque needs urgent attention
Tehran, June 20, IRNA – Dating back to 1,000 years, the Grand Mosque of Saveh in Markazi province, has been seriously damaged.…
Call for tourism subsidy
Tehran, June 20, IRNA – The government could subsidize tourism, Iran Touring and Tourism Investment Company’s deputy for development and economy, Adnan…
Photos: Arasbaran forests
By Tasnim News Agency
Photos: Rijab district in Kermanshah
KERMANSHAH (Tasnim) – Rijab is a village in Ban Zardeh Rural District, in the Central District of Dalahu County, Kermanshah Province, west…
Iran expects ‘tsunami’ of foreign tourists
Iran will face a “tsunami” of foreign tourists once a nuclear agreement is concluded and sanctions on the country are lifted, an…
Hamedan religious tourism potentials high
Tehran, June 14, IRNA – Home to over 200 holy sites, western province of Hamedan has a high potential for religious tourism,…
Photos: 5th chamomile festival in Iran’s Ardabil
ARDEBIL (Tasnim) – The 5th festival of chamomile flower was held in Ardebil province, northwest of Iran. By Tasnim…
A burning candle, a hot bath; connect the dots
An Iranian inventor has replicated the boiler of Sheikh Bahai’s Bath to unravel the secret of the historical bath. The bath of…
Boosting museum visits
During the past Iranian year (ended March 20, 2015), public museums earned 400 billion rials ($12.1 million), ISNA reported, quoting the director…
Iran’s tourism revenues reach $7.5bln, set to rise to $30 bln: VP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Vice-President and Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Masoud Soltanifar said the country earns over $7…
Foreign tourists visiting Iran arrive in Tehran
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Foreign visitors from European countries have arrived in Tehran on the final leg of their travel to Iran. 76 passengers…
Bane of Kerman’s heritage
The office of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) in Kerman Province has seen four directors in the last five…
Iran tourism catches eye of big hoteliers
Some of the world’s most prominent hotel managers will visit Iran soon to discuss investment in the country’s tourism and construction of luxury…
Vakil Mosque a landmark in Shiraz
Tehran, May 28, IRNA – Vakil Mosque located in Shiraz, Fars province, is a beautiful mosque built in the mid -18th century…
Humans took up residence in what is Iran today some 230,000 years ago
Darband Caves in Gilan Province with archeological finds as old as the Paleolithic Era can unravel the mystery surrounding early cave dwellers…
Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island
Residents in southern Iran believe that the Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island has been named after a falling star centuries ago.…
Hara Forests on Qeshm Island
The Hara Forests in Qeshm are an important ecological resource in southern Iran. The Hara Forests is the common name for mangrove…
Number of French visitors to Iran double
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Deputy of French embassy cultural advisor said the number of French visitors are expected to double during the current Iranian…
Takht-e Jamshid, a look at Iran’s colorful past
Takht-e Jamshid, a World Heritage Site, which is in Fars Province, is a reminder of Iran’s historical past. Takht-e Jamshid, also known…
Wrapped in red tape
West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran is home to 58 potential tourist resorts and 200 villages, making the province an ideal place…
Tehran to host first Int’l holiday expo
Iran’s first International Holiday and Travel Expo will be held in Tehran on June 10 – 12, according to Mehr News Agency.…
Place for cultural tourists
Masuleh village officials are aiming to turn the historical village into a cultural tourism hub, Mehr News Agency quoted the head of…
Tourists say Iran’s culture, civilization exemplary
Tabriz, East Azarbaijan prov, May 17, IRNA – A group of tourists said Iran is a country with an exemplary culture and…
Photos: Middle East’s largest suspension bridge unveiled in Iran’s Ardebil
ARDEBIL (Tasnim) – The largest suspension bridge in the Middle East was unveiled in Iran’s northwestern province of Ardebil. By Tasnim…
Iran builds Mideast’s highest swing bridge
Iran has unveiled the Middle East’s highest suspension bridge in the lap of nature in the northwestern Ardabil province, known for its…
Kerman, unique and wonderful
Tehran, May 12, IRNA – Kerman province is a land of natural wonders, said the deputy head of Kerman Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts…
Iran 15th top tourism attraction
Tabriz, East Azarbaijan, May 11, IRNA – Vice-President and Head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization Masoud Soltanifar said Iran…
Iran cheapest tourist destination
Iran has been rated as the best destination for foreign tourists in terms of low costs and proper tourism services. According to…
Persepolis preservation
Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has submitted a request for a 400-billion-rial ($12 million) budget to preserve Persepolis, according…
Zanjan Bazaar
Tehran, May 5, IRNA – Zanjan Bazaar is a roofed structure that lies along the east–west axis of the city. It is…
Tehran, Budapest sign twin cities agreement
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Mayors of Tehran and Budapest signed an MoU in an official ceremony, making them sister cities. The MoU is a…
Photos: Spring nature of Shiraz
By Tasnim News Agency