Iran tourism
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Dance of sunflowers with golden rays of Sun
In the heart of nature lies a captivating sunflower garden, adorned with vibrant hues that dance in harmony with the golden rays of the sun.…
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Number of tourists visiting Isfahan jumps 28%
The number of tourist arrivals in Isfahan, one of Iran’s top tourist destinations for good reason, has soared 28 percent during the first five…
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Health tourism generates $1.2 million in revenue for Iran
Bahram Einollahi, the Iranian minister of health, claims that in the first five months of the Iranian calendar year, health tourism brought in…
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Kashan registered as world city of traditional textiles
Traditional textiles from Kashan and wicker weaving art from Dezful have been registered with the World Crafts Council (WCC).
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Isfahan's Agha Noor mosque in pictures
A mosque, known as the Islamic house of worship, is the place of worship for Muslims. The word mosque is derived from the Arabic word masjid,…
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Enjoy night tours in Isfahan's ancient cemetery, Takht-e Foulad
Tourists may once again discover the second-largest graveyard in the Shia world at Takht-e Foulad, a historical landmark in Isfahan, thanks to…
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Agritourism: Meybod bids to bring more visitors
Meybod, an oasis county in central Iran better known for its rich cultural heritage, seeks to promote agritourism to diversify attractions.
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Isfahan, Bandar Abbas: discover enchanting cities of crafts and folk arts
If you are looking to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Iran, two cities that should be on the top of your list are Isfahan and…
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Local customs, sweets native to Kashan villages made national heritage
Local customs and the skill of making indigenous sweets, long been practiced in three villages of Kashan country, central Iran, have recently…
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Iran to host geopark highlighting green tourism
Iran will host a geopark in Maku, which has significant geological and historical value.
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International arrivals to Iran would increase in the autumn
According to Ebrahim Pourfaraj, an Iranian tourism specialist, the country will witness a significant rise in international tourists next fall…
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In three days, 10,000 visitors to Isfahan's cultural heritage sites recorded
During a national three-day vacation that began on Friday, Isfahan province received over 10,000 visitors to its cultural heritage sites and…
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Dust off childhood memories by visiting nostalgic house of Majid's tales
One of the most well-liked figures among Iranian children, teenagers, and even adults of all generations is Majid, the protagonist of The Tales…
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Increased Russian travel to Iran anticipated in fall
The Russian Union of Travel Industry predicts that demand for vacations to Iran will increase as the high fall season draws near and that the…
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Iran's COVID-19 travel restrictions lifted
Passengers traveling to Iran are no longer subject to any COVID travel restrictions.
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Iran’s place in future of evolving halal tourism
The group of Developing Eight (D8) Islamic countries will meet in Pakistan’s mountain resort city of Murree next week to discuss strengthening…
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Iran names eight villages for UNWTO status
Iran has nominated eight rural villages as final candidates for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Iran taps into neighboring markets to drive tourism growth
In a bid to boost its tourism industry, Iran has set its sights on attracting visitors mostly from neighboring countries.
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According to the deputy minister, Iran's tourist earnings reached $6.2 billion last year
Speaking during a travel convention hosted in the historic city of Tabriz, Shalbafian stated, "According to the [latest] report of the World…
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Art of traditional broom making
Although technology have mostly made the broom-making industry outdated, people still produce brooms by hand in some parts of the world.
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Tourist exchange between Iran, Egypt to restart after 44-year gap
Tourist exchange between Iran and Egypt is scheduled to begin after a 44-year hiatus, according to an Iranian tourism official.
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Foreign arrivals in Iran increased 50% year on year: minister
According to Ezzatollah Zarghami, the tourism minister, the Islamic Republic has welcomed around 850,000 international visitors in the first…
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Behind the scenes of harvesting Safflower in Isfahan's Bersian
Safflower was a key crop in ancient Egypt, and it eventually spread to Greece, China, and even Spain. For ages, it was used to color clothes,…
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Subterranean city in Tafresh added to national heritage list
a sizable subterranean city in Tafresh, central Iran, has just been added to the national heritage list.
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Isfahan’s Qalamkari gains place on World Crafts Council list
Qalamkari of Isfahan, an ancient way of printing themes on fabrics, has made it onto the World Crafts Council’s list of cultural heritage.
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World Handicrafts Day/ Isfahan global city of handicrafts
The greatest time to praise and recognize Iranian artisans who work tirelessly to share their country's rich artistic heritage with the rest…
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The Great Wall of Gorgan: an ancient marvel of military construction
Ancient great walls are among the most recognizable wonders humans constructed centuries ago.
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Discover Isfahan in spring
Spring is a wonderful time to explore the cultural capital of Iran, Isfahan, which is known for its breathtaking architecture and incredible…
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Step into timelessness: explore the wonders of Jameh Mosque
A busy place of worship, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is a top destination for sightseers, history buffs, and researchers. Some say it is a veritable…
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By Afshin Majlesi
A symphony of scents and carnival flair, the rosewater festival is beyond compare
Once more, the merriments of the fragrant roses take center stage in Kashan and the lands beyond as petals are plucked with gentle care and glee…