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Chaharbagh pedestrian zone realizes Iranian, Islamic culture
“The ambience of Chaharbagh pedestrian zone and its urban elements should meet the Iranian civilization and Islamic culture standards; therefore,…
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Universal Hour of Peace
Set intention and focus by building peaceful relations locally, nationally and internationally on this day and throughout the year. Get the year…
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Isfahan: crown jewel of Iran’s handicraft industry
Isfahan is sometimes referred to as the crown jewel of Iran’s handicraft industry, where its artisans do their best to safeguard know-how passed…
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Isfahan taking leap towards a sustainable future
Iranian cities in the 21st century need to provide their ever-increasing populations with sustainable, safe and livable environments. Over the…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Khatamkari experts breathe new life into objects
For centuries, Isfahan has been a leading hub for Khatamkari experts who breathe new life into objects with intricate inlays.
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New Year’s Eve in a city where domes dominate sky
Isfahan is known as the city of turquoise domes, standing tall against the backdrop of a blue sky.
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Isfahan practicing sustainable waste management strategies
In recent decades, waste management has received global attention as remarkable amount of waste is detrimental to the overall quality of life,…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Meet farmers who harvest crop more costly than gold
It is early morning in a saffron field, northeast Iran, where dozens of farmers are gathering delicate purple flowers as many as they can before…
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By Afshin Majlesi
It’s not a Yalda celebration without pomegranates
Children running around, mothers set out trays of delicately cracked pomegranates, bowls glittering with their ruby-red seeds and elders take…
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Isfahan to tackle rough sleeping, working children
In Iranian cities, homelessness tends to be far less common than it is in other states across the world. But the problem does exist, and in some…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Illegal immigrants; unwelcome guests
The word "migrant" is employed in a neutral manner to designate a group of individuals who share a lack of citizenship commitment to their host…
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Isfahan aiming to achieve inclusive, vibrant neighborhoods
Cities are complex social-ecological hubs where space–place interactions can be interpreted by means of quality of life.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Autumn's farewell party: everyone is invited
For color enthusiasts, finding autumn gold is highly rewarding when heart-shaped leaves go glorious red, orange, and yellow.
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Poems from Divan of Hafez published in Romanian
A selection of poems from the Divan of Hafez has been published in Romanian in Bucharest.
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Isfahan gets the most out of urban green walls
Too much noise has a harmful effect on health, leading to sleep depreciation, increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Those who…
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Isfahan clings to people-oriented transport
With today's continuing shift to urban living, cities will face far more significant social, economic, and environmental pressures, especially…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Save mountains, help them stand strong
Mountains are often considered isolated regions since many are difficult to visit owing to limited-access roads and weather conditions. We envision…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Gaz, a nougat that makes you surprised and impressed!
Remarkably similar to French nougat, Gaz is perhaps one of the most unusual delicacies in the world when it comes to sweets. It has a robust…
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Isfahan all set to host International Film Festival for Children & Youth
"Although we honor Isfahan as the host of the International Film Festival for Children & Youth, we have a mission to hold it with a national…
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Isfahan offers free public transportation to disabled citizens
A large proportion of urban transport systems across the world remain inaccessible to persons with disabilities, wheelchair users in particular.
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"Dabur" Wins Spanish Academy Award
The short film "Dabur" directed by Saeid Nejati has received an award in Soria International Short Film Fest which is the entrance ceremony to…
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Half the word creeping up to realize zero-waste city
Each year, the world generates more than 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste which is expected to increase by 70 percent by 2050. Without…
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Isfahan seeking better future with private investment
Great deal of responsibility of transition to a sustainable society falls to municipalities and considerable investments is needed to ensure…
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Khan-e Eje-i:
A peaceful retreat to be overwhelmed by Persian arts
Isfahan has long been home to prominent figures, gifted artisans, and wealthy merchants, whose footprints may be traced in superb houses left…
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Preserving green spaces; prime concern of Isfahan Municipality
As Iranian cities grow and more people move into already crowded spaces, urban areas need to be transformed into healthy places. Living in today’s…
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Isfahan recognized as Iran's leading age-friendly city
Rapid aging and small families force city officials to prioritize healthy and age-friendly city planning and public space design. The Municipality…
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Welfare facilities for women to gain ground in Isfahan
To build more inclusive cities, local leaders need to first understand the challenges in every way. They must give all citizens the chance to…
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Isfahan to make transport more sustainable
When it comes to public transit, Isfahan stands out from Iranian cities. Isfahan’s metro, taxi fleet, and bus network are all examples of excellent…
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By Afshin Majlesi
The stories hidden in the ancient craft of Ghalamzani
Home to UNESCO-protected marvels and architectural masterpieces, Isfahan is also legendary for its meticulous artisans honing skills even for…
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City Class to boost citizenship culture among students
Citizens have a key role in building a better society by making positive changes in the community where they live. Citizenship education involves…