Matinabad eco-camp among world top sites
TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Matinabad eco-camp has been placed among world’s 18 top ecotourism sites with best performance in sustainable tourism.…
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Photos: Tochal Ski Resort
Mount Tochal is a mountain in the Alborz range, adjacent to metropolitan Tehran. The mountain has a 12 km long ridge-line. The…
Photos: Ancient bridge of Qaranqu
MIAHENH, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The ancient bridge of Qaranqu in Mianeh, East Azerbaijan Province, in northwest of Iran can compete with…
100 thousand tourism sites spotted in Iran
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian deputy president and head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said that Iran, with 100…
Environmental activists help clean up Bandar Ganaveh
GANAVEH, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Environmental Protection Agency launched a cleanup program and a drawing competition in Bandar Ganaveh in Bushehr…
Excavations uncover historical landmarks in Zanjan
ZANJAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iranian archaeologists have uncovered 8 new historical sites during their recent excavations in Zanjan. Laleh Abdikia, an…
Iran welcomes investment in its tourism sector: Envoy
Berlin, Nov 28, IRNA – Iran welcomes investment in its tourism sector, Iran’s Ambassador to Germany Ali Majedi said on Friday. Speaking…
Colombia, Iran and N. Korea named most ‘provocative’ destinations 2015
Intrepid travelers looking for their next, offbeat adventure are advised to consider Colombia, Iran and North Korea next year, which made Afar…
Iran in the eyes of an American traveler
Monica Byrne, the US novelist and playwright, gives a first-hand account of her experience in Iran. On November 25, the front page…
Saffron Farms in Iran
GHAENAT, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran has long been a significant source of high-quality saffron production and export which accounts for up…
West-central wetland a beautiful painting by nature
SHAHREKORD, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Autumnal colors of red and orange along with snowy mountains has imparted Choghakhor wetland breathtaking beauty. The…
Photos: Autumn arrives in northern Iran, Gilan
By Tasnim News Agency
Ancient city of Nishabur
NISHABUR, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The ancient city of Nishabur in the province of Khorasan, in northeastern Iran, has been founded in…
Discovery Channel introduces Iran tourism’s capacities
Ankara, Nov 19, IRNA – The Discovery Channel Magazine has released an article penned by Turk researcher and writer Ismail Güzelsoy on…
Photos: Beautiful autumn in Hamedan, Iran
Hamedan is situated 400km southwest of Tehran. The unique and magnificent collection of cultural, historical and natural attractions in this area along…
With injection of credit, Persepolis will have a board of trustees: Vice-president
The Iranian government hopes infusion of more funds to Persepolis will help create a board of trustees for the historical site. The…
Iran home to world’s most leading crafts: Japanese official
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – First secretary of the Embassy of Japan said that Japanese people believe Iran has the most leading…
Americans check out Iran’s Golden Eagle Danube Express tourist train
TEHRAN, Iran — While many Americans view Iran as a shadowy and perhaps even dangerous place to travel, others see the opportunity…
Iran’s Kish Island ideal for foreign tourists, investors
Kish, Nov 14, IRNA – Senior Advisor of Kish Free Zone (KFZ) managing director said here Friday that the beautiful Iranian island’s…
Photos: Persian hand-woven carpets
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Carpet-weaving is one of the most distinguished manifestations of Persian culture and art, and dates back to…
Incredible images capture dazzling symmetry of Iran’s mosques
(CNN) — It’s a side of Iran the rest of the world doesn’t normally get to see — the kaleidoscopically brilliant interiors of…
Photos: Ancient city of Siraf, Iran
Bandar Siraf is an ancient city in the Central District of Kangan County, Bushehr Province, south of Iran. Siraf dates back to…
Iran gaining popularity as tourist destination
TEHRAN, Iran – Since Iran’s revolution in 1979, only the most intrepid Western tourists have been travelling there. But that is changing.…
Photos: Autumn beauties in Derazno Village
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Autumn has shown its beauty in Derazno village in Golestan Province, northern Iran. By Mehr News…
Photos: Berberis harvest in Iran
By Tasnim News Agency
UNWTO: Iran ranked 48 in tourist attraction
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report, Iran placed among the top 50 tourism…
Photos: Water flows again in Iran’s Zayandehrud
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Zyandeh-Rud in Iran’s central province of Isfahan once again witnessed the flow of water after a period of dryness.…
Experts’ visit heralds Shush UNESCO registration
Tehran, Nov 6, IRNA – Two experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization arrived in Shush in the Iranian…
Foreign investors interested in Ashuradeh
Gorgan, Golestan Prov., Nov 4, IRNA – Investment capacities in the field of sturgeon fish and tourism in Ashuradeh Island has attracted…
Iran’s coverage: Iran, world powers to launch deputy-level talks in Oman: Diplomat
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Ashton, Kerry and Zarif to meet in Oman Nov 9-10 Senior member…
European tourists registered for visiting Iran
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Head of Iran Tourism Operators’ Association Ebrahim Pour-Faraj said 12.000 European tourists have registered for visiting Iran via Golden Eagle…
Iran truth against Western propaganda, tourists say
Tourists visiting Iran say the truth about the Islamic Republic is totally different from the Western media propaganda against the country. “A…
Russia ready for investment in northern Golestan Province
Gorgan, Golestan Prov., Nov 1, IRNA – Member of Parliament representing the cities of Gorgan and Agh-Ghala, Issa Emami said on Saturday…
Iran’s health tourism up by 30 percent: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of tourists travelling to Iran to receive medical treatment has witnessed a 30 percent increase this year,…
Tourists highly satisfied with safe, secure conditions in Iran
Mashhad, Razavi Khorassan Prov., Oct 29, IRNA – Some foreign tourists aboard Golden Eagle Train have described Iran as a nice, safe…
Foreign tourists arrive in Mashad by train
Mashad, Oct 29, IRNA – A group of European tourists arrived in the holy city of Mashad, in this eastern province of…
