Isfahan tourism
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Amirabad palace stands strong against influx of sands
Zavareh is located at the northeast of Isfahan Province, next to the central desert area. It is known that Zavareh had a Sassanian fire temple…
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Isfahan's Pirbakran home to ancient cemetery
The Pir Bakran mausoleum, the burial pace of Mohammad ebn-e Bakran, is a historical sepulcher in Isfahan’s Pir Bakran dating back to the Ilkhanid…
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Taste of Persia in Isfahan's Ghalamkari
Isfahani artists have integrated the artistic techniques of Ghalamkari and painting into one unique method. Vignettes, arabesques, intertwining…
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Saint Sarkis Church in Isfahan's Armenian quarter
Saint Sarkis Church is an Armenian Apostolic Church located in Isfahan's Yerevan neighborhood of New Julfa quarter which was built in 1659. Originally…
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Haftshuyeh Grand Mosque stands in need of renovation
The Haftshuyeh Grand Mosque, as a cultural heritage has largely been destroyed throughout history, and currently, it demands to be renovated…
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Traditional Rose Distillation in Iran's Kashan
The Damask rose has been recognized as the best-known commercial variants of rose flowers; Iran is one of the main countries in the world where…
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Isfahan encourages investors to build hotels
Isfahan Mayor's Deputy for human capital planning and development said, "in terms of having hotels and suitable accommodation, Isfahan is far…
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Place branding to reinforce tourism boom
The Director General of Communication and International Affairs Department of Isfahan Municipality, considered sister-city agreement as an excellent…
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7,000 year-old underground troglodyte in Isfahan
The underground troglodyte of Faridan, central Isfahan province, dates back to more than 7,000 years ago. It was discovered on January 8, 2017…
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Developing Iran's tourism industry by attending Expo 2020 Dubai
Saying that Isfahan enjoys a high Tourism Carrying Capacity (TCC), the mayor of Isfahan said, "Taking part in Expo 2020 Dubai can strengthen…
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Isfahan to reinvigorate relations with Barcelona
“Isfahan is currently recognized a twin to 13 cities across the world, and soon India’s Hyderabad will be added to the list of Isfahan’s twin…
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Heeding handicrafts results in economic growth
"Heeding the handicrafts will generate employment and develop tourism, while promoting global dialogue and boosting the country's economic growth,"…
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Saint Stepanos church stands glorious in Isfahan
During the Safavid era, Shah Abbas I transported a colony of Armenian from the town of Julfa in Iran’s northern border to the suburb of Isfahan…
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Menar Jonban;
They really shake!
Visitors flock five times a day to this tiny Islamic monument for the sole purpose of watching as the caretaker ascends to one of the bizarre…
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Flamingos painted Gavkhouni pink
The Head of the Deputy for Monitoring and Supervision of Isfahan's General Directorate for Environmental Protection Hossein Akbari said, "41…
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Tourism diplomacy
One of the best ways to gain mutual understanding of any nation is to get acquainted with its culture, and the best approach to know the culture…
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Over 2,500 tourism projects being underway in Iran
Iranian minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism, Ali-Asghar Mounesan, said, “Currently, more than 2,500 tourism projects are…
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Redolent tradition of distilling Damask roses
The peculiarity of Kashan's Damask rose is to such extent that the holy Kaaba is lavished each year by its pure rose water.
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Reflection of splendid Safavid mansion
Chehelsoton mansion was built in the early 11th century (AH) in a garden during three stages that include building the main and large hall, the…
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Naqsh-e Jahan on adventure lover’s bucket list
Naqsh-e Jahan which literally means ‘patterns of the world’, is one the most impressive squares in the world.
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Safavid Figures' Garden
Cities get values through public arts like urban installations; they reflect city’s identity and add unique features to public spaces.
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A walk through deserted Isfahan
Isfahan’s appearance has changed significantly as it grapples with the coronavirus outbreak; the novel coronavirus is putting the city on hold.