Iran tourism
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Tash-Gozari; symbol of Imam Hussain's liberality
The ritual of Tash-Gozari is one of the oldest Islamic rites that a large number of Iran's Azeri Turks practice it as the symbol of the beginning…
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Ab-Anbar; Iran's ancient water resources engineering
No matter how much applied science and technology advance with time, humans craving for water is never likely to change. Today, there is no need…
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Geotourism still has untapped potential in Iran
Geotourism is an important sector in Iran due to the country’s special geological structure, an official with the tourism ministry has said.
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Isfahan's Ghalamkari art in pictures
One of the most captivating scenes described by travelers who recollect the memories of their beloved city of Isfahan is the image of the colorful…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Iran published in Romanian
A travel guide under the title "10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Iran" was unveiled at the exhibition of Iran's Cultural Days in Romania.
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Delicate art of carpet weaving
Anyone knowing about carpets, rugs and the like would point to Iran as the birthplace of the art where the oldest hand-knotted carpet dating…
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Iranian farmers on paddy fields
Transplanting is a common method of planting rice in puddled fields. Such crop-establishment method requires much more labor compared to direct…
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Isfahan; city of blue Islamic tiles
If you’ve ever visited Iran's historical cities, in particular Isfahan, you’ve probably been wowed by the blue tiles lining the mosques in the…
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Iran's pink mosque
You can find Nasir-Al Molk Mosque, known as the Pink Mosque, in the city of orange blossom, Shiraz. This historical masterpiece lies in Nasir…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran tourism fair kicks off amid virus concerns
Early on Saturday, doors of the 15th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition opened to people as a mounting wave of coronavirus puts high hopes…
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Top destinations around the world for 2022
While there is still much more to be done or resolved before the pandemic over, many adventurers are hopeful that 2022 is the year they'll finally…
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Cultivation of tourism in the countryside
In recent years, an increasing number of travelers are looking for something different such as spending a day in tranquil countryside, picking…
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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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Iran to pump billion tomans saving tourism economy
Concerning the fact that many countries across the world are experiencing new waves of infections, the number of people traveling to tourism…
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Tehran's Grand Bazaar maze of bustling alleys
Grand Bazaar Top choice bazaar in Tehran The maze of bustling alleys and the bazaris (shopkeepers) that fill them make this a fascinating, if…
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Bazar-e Sartasari
Kerman’s magnificent 'Sartasari' ('end-to-end') Bazaar is one of the oldest and most memorable trading centres in Iran.
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Yazd Water Museum
Yazd is famous for its qanats (underground aqueducts) and this museum, one of the best of its kind, is devoted to the brave men who built them.…
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Shahan Dasht Waterfall
Shahan Dasht waterfall is the highest waterfall in Iran's Mazandaran which is inscribed in the list of Iran's national sites.
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Hear pure silence in Chahkooh Canyon
Qeshm Island is home to distinctive natural sites that brings indescribable beauty and fantastic scenery to visitors; Chahkooh Canyon is one…
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Apadana Staircase
The stairs, which are guarded by stone soldiers, are decorated by an exceptionally finely crafted frieze in three panels. Each panel is…
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Gandoman Pond;
Iran's best bird watching spot
Gandoman wetland is one of the most beautiful ponds in Iran, sited in Chahrmahal and Bakhtiari Province.
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Middle East's alluring largest salt dome in Iran
Jashak Salt Dome is a mountain made of salt sited in the northern side of Jashak Mountain in Iran's southern Bushehr Province.
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Tabriz Blue Mosque Abiding Architecture
Tabriz Blue Mosque, also known as Jahan Shah Mosque or Mozaffariyeh Mansion, was built during the reign of Jahan Shah in Kara koyunlu dynasty…
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Why rural tourism is important?
Rural tourism, as its name implies, takes place in non-urbanized areas such as hiking or camping in countryside areas, national parks, forests,…
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10 wonderful cultural sites in Iran you must see
Iran, one of the friendliest countries on Earth, was once the heart of the mighty Persian Empire which almost stretched from Greece all the way…
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world witnessing downfall of tourism
The lock down measures and border closures to curb the spread of COVID-19 have led to the sharp cut in the international tourist arrivals and…
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Rasht maintaining brand of UNESCO's city of gastronomy
Director of UNESCO programs in the creative city of Rasht announced the brand consolidation and preservation of Rasht as the Creative City…
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A peek into cemetery tourism in Iran
Tourism is one of the fastest-growing phenomena in our modern world. It always makes new changes to have unforgettable experiences, to create…
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Iran's tourist arrivals grow to over 8 million
Iranian minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ali Asghar Mounesan said that a record number of 8 million tourists visited Iran…
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Iran to maintain international relations in support of tourism
Vali Teymouri, Iran's deputy minister for tourism affairs at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said, "in spite of the…