Damghan City: History reflected in architecture, art
IRNA – Damghan is one of the ancient cities of Iran which is still standing and inhabited. Here we introduce the ancient…
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Photos: Kurds in Iran hold ‘Bride of the Rain’ festival
Mehr | Aryan Nasrollahi: The traditional ritual of praying for rain, also known as the ‘Bridge of the Rain’, is among the…
Photos: Squash festival held in streets of Rasht, Northern Iran
ILNA | Aboozar Hamidi: The third edition of a squash festival was recently held in the Iranian city of Rasht, where various…
Three Iranian sites registered by World Handicrafts Council
IRNA – Two cities of Meybod, Abadeh and Khorashad village were registered by World Handicrafts Council as the world city of Zilu…
Photos: Local games festival held in Iran’s North Khorasan province
IRNA | Vahid Khademi: A festival of local games was recently held in Bojnord, the capital of Iran’s North Khorasan province. 200…
Iran waives visa-stamping rules in bid to boost tourism
AP — Iranian media is reporting that the country has implemented a measure allowing officials to waive rules relating to stamping visas…
Photos: Autumn leaves decorate streets of Tabriz
Mehr | Mina Noei: Pavements and busy paths in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz have been covered with autumn leaves, turning…
Explorers claim they found Noah’s Ark on top of mountain in Iran
New York Post – Noah’s Ark has been discovered on top of a mountain in Iran after petrified wooden beams were found…
Introducing Persian food, Persian cuisines and restaurants
MNA – According to PersianRestaurant.org; Traditional Persian food and cuisine, from Fesenjan and Ghormeh Sabzi to the famous Kebab, is well-known all…
Photos: Mat weaving turns into main profession in Iranians in Mazandaran
Mizan | Mahdi Mohebbi Pour: Mats and wicker works are among the oldest man-made stuffs woven in various parts of the world…
Ecotourism in Iran: Pure joy of staying in heavenly spots
IRNA – One can hunt for a memorable stay with joy of a cup of tea, tasty Iranian local dishes, and music…
Why Iranian restaurants? Why do we prefer Persian restaurants?
MNA – According to IranianRestaurant.org, the culinary methods and styles used in Iran are completely unique, though we can’t deny that our…
Photos: Autumn in Iran’s Golestan province
Mizan| Peyman Hamidipour: Golestan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran, located in the north-east of the country and south of…
Iran’s Kish Island joins World Tourism Organisation
MNA – Kish Free Zone Organisation has officially joined the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), a United Nations agency responsible for the…
Milk tooth of Neanderthal child found in Western Iran
FNA – A milk tooth belonging to a Neanderthal child was found in recent discoveries of ancient stoneware in Western Iran. “It…
Photos: Nomadic tribes of Kermanj in northeastern Iran
IRNA – This picture shows the life of nomadic tribes of Kermanj in northeastern Province of North Khorasan on Oct 20, 2018.…
Photos: first Pomegranate festival in Kurdistan
Tasnim | Keyvan Firouzi: The first Pomegranate festival was held in Iran’s Houraman region located in western Kurdistan Province.
Photos: Kordolia: A unique ancient underground city in heart of Iran
IRNA | Rasoul Shoaei: The Kordolia underground city, located in the town of Tiran in Isfahan province, central Iran, is one of…
Photos: Dumuli geopark of Ardabil
Tasnim | Bahram Adshirinpour: Dumuli, a village in north-western Iran, is home to an amazing geopark which annually attracts thousands of tourists…
Photos: Chogan Peace and Friendship Cup
Tasnim | Foad Ashtari: Iranian Army’s Chogan teams held a competition themed “peace and friendship cup” in an Army sports field in…
Photos: Sirik Lagoon
Tasnim | Erfan Samanfar: Sirik Lagoon, located 35 km from the city of Sirik in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, is one of…
Iran, interesting destination for Australian tourists
IFP – Australia’s cultural attaché says people of his country are much interested in visiting Iran and getting more familiar with the…
Photos: Sunflower farms of Kurdistan
YJC | Mohammad Amin Najafi: The fields of Kurdistan province in western Iran are among the most suitable ones for cultivating sunflower,…
Quince & Walnut Broth: A yummy traditional Iranian food
IFP – The quince and walnut broth is a local Iranian food cooked in central Markazi province and highly recommended for autumn.…
German ambassador inspiring tourists to spend holidays with Iranian nomads
IFP – The German ambassador to Tehran has come up with a novel idea to open up a new path in Iran-Germany…
Photos: Astonishing beauty of Abr Forest
ISNA | Pouria Pakizeh: Many think that Semnan Province in Iran is engulfed by the deserts, but 45 kilometres north of the…
Masghati & Cookie: Yummy souvenirs of Shiraz
IFP – Masghati (starch fudge) and cookies are among the popular Iranian confections and a souvenir of the southern city of Shiraz…
Photos: Lalejin; A world craft city with zero unemployment rate
ILNA | Mehdi Nasiri: The city of Lalejin in Iran’s Hamadan province is globally known for its pottery, and this has helped…
Photos: Caspian forest of Rudkhan Castle; Natural gem in Northern Iran
ISNA | Hossein Hosseinzadeh: The Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forest is a region in the southern margin of the Caspian Sea, covering an…
Ash-e Doogh; Delicious soup popular in Iran’s Ardabil
IFP – Ash-e-Doogh or “sour yogurt soup” is a very popular and nutritious dish which originates from Iran’s Ardabil province in the…
Photos: Ganjnameh cave aquarium; Marvelous complex in Western Iran
YJC | Mohammad Amin Najafi: Ganjnameh Cave Aquarium is an amazing tourist attraction located in a huge complex called Ganjnameh Tourist Resort…
Photos: Shirabad waterfall
Mehr | Mohammad Moheimani: Shirabad waterfall, located in the city of Khanbebin in Golestan province, is a major tourist attraction in north-eastern…
Malabij; A delicious food from Northern Iran
IFP – Malabij, also known as Malata, is one of the most delicious dishes of Mazandaran Province in northern Iran. To prepare…
Ancient pottery kiln found in Southern Tehran
IFP – Archaeologists have found a pottery kiln built in early post-Islamic era in Iran’s Shahr-e Rey, describing it as one of…
Photos: Varzaneh Desert; Amazing site for camping, stargazing
Mizan | Ali Asadollahi Soteh: Khara or Varzaneh Desert is located 100 km east of Isfahan in central Iran near the city…
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a famous masterpiece of Iranian architecture
Iran Daily – Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a famous masterpiece of Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square…
Photos: Gemstone processing; Untapped business opportunity for Iranians
Mehr | Raheleh Hesari: Gemstone processing is a great area for investment, particularly in a resource-rich country like Iran. However, the country…
Photos: Fabulous village of Masuleh hosts Parkour contest
Tasnim | Hamed Malekpour: Parkour practitioners recently gathered in the unique village of Masuleh in Iran’s Gilan province to take part in…
Iranian woman tourist travels across world on motorbike
IFP – The first Iranian woman tourist travelling on a motorcycle has entered Iran on the last leg of her globe-trotting adventure,…
Photos: Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island
ISNA | Pouria Pakizeh: Residents in southern Iran believe that the Valley of Stars on Qeshm Island has been named after the…