Isfahan
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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…
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Speaker of Uzbek parliament visits Isfahan to forge ties
Nurdinjon Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan, met with Reza Mortazavi, Governor-General…
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Eco-friendly buildings in Isfahan to get price incentives
Islamic City Council of Isfahan plans to use economic stimulus measures to help promote the construction of eco-friendly buildings in the touristic…
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Isfahan museums register 215,000 visits during Eid al-Fitr holidays
Cultural heritage museums and sites in Isfahan province have registered some 215,000 visits during the Eid al-Fitr holidays on April 22 and 23.
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Immerse yourself in Isfahan’s cultural legacy: a week of festivities you can’t miss
Currently, a cultural week is underway in Isfahan to pay a warm tribute to the ancient Iranian city that has so much significance for the whole…
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Isfahan to expand international interactions
Referring to the city managers' intention to expand international interactions, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representative office…
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Isfahan popular tourist destination during Nowruz
Necessary arrangements for hosting travelers during Nowruz holidays have been made in Isfahan.
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Isfahan's Mobarakeh Steel Company claimed historic output of semi-finished steel
The Mobarakeh Steel Company, Iran's leading steel company, claimed a historic annual production of more than 10 million metric tons (mt) of semi-finis…
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Sialk hills, the story of 7,500-year-old ziggurat
Date back to around 6000–5500 BC, the Sialk hills were hidden by farmland until a flood did so; no one else was aware of it.
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Isfahan ready to accommodate 100,000 Noruz travelers per day
Isfahan province is getting prepared to accommodate some 100,000 travelers per day during the Noruz, Iranian New Year holidays, which officially…
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Isfahan's International Sculpture Symposium manifestation of life, vitality
"The mission of the Isfahan Municipality’s Department for Urban Beautification is to move towards creating artworks that make a lasting impact…
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Isfahan, India to build strong relationships
"The Municipality of Isfahan expresses its complete willingness to host any program and cultural event at the discretion of the Iranian Embassy…
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Kashan: desert city of rose-water and atmospheric places
The ancient city of Kashan, which sits where Iran’s vast desert, Dasht-e Kavir, begins, has long been famed for its traditional rose-water destination…
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Isfahan looks to strengthen cultural ties with ECO states
Isfahan is willing to forge a closer partnership with member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization on cultural issues to promote shared…
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Isfahan practices mechanized road sweeping operations
Some cities exude a certain gritty charm, with their run-down structures, crowded sidewalks, and hazy atmosphere contributing to the impression…
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Iconic river backed to Isfahan
Cutting Isfahan in two parts, the Zayanderud river is the beating heart of the city of turquoise domes.
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Iran says Israel engaged in Isfahan drone strike, arrests key mercenaries
The principal offenders of a recent foiled drone attack in the central city of Isfahan, during which Israeli "hirelings" were implicated, have…
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Darb-e Kushk; forgotten in modern Isfahan
At the intersection of Tayeb and Mir-Damad streets, is located the remnants of Darb-e Kushk, which was once an ancient neighborhood of Isfahan,…
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Isfahan eyes 1,000 MW solar park
Sunny Isfahan is the perfect choice for urban authorities seeking the savings associated with solar energy while reducing carbon footprints.
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Isfahan one step closer to become zero waste city
Today, many developed cities across Iran like Isfahan are aiming to transform their current waste management practice into a more efficient and…
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Farshchian; The Pride of Isfahan
Born in Isfahan in 1930, Mahmoud Farshchian grew up in the proximity of Isfahan’s royal mosque, where the architectural masterpieces of the Safavid…
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Isfahan made more accessible for the disabled using middle buses
Isfahan Municipality has introduced new middle buses aimed at making the metropolis more accessible to all walks of life, including the disabled.
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Place-branding brings competitive advantage for Isfahan
City branding is being implemented by a growing number of city governments across Iran as a tool to promote urban and economic revitalization.
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Handicraft sales fall to near zero as currency slides to new low
Handicraft sales in Isfahan have dropped to near zero as Iranian currency slides to a new low over the past couple of weeks, Isfahan’s head of…
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Isfahan to house super-maneuverable fighters
A number of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets are expected to arrive in Iran early upcoming Iranian year.
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Isfahan taking a leap to develop theme parks
Parks are the indispensable elements of cities; they can serve scores of different uses, may be specialized in their function, or can simply…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Crafts; ancient method of underglaze
One of the earliest methods of pottery decoration still being used today in Iran is underglaze. Similar to painting and drawing, underglaze allows…
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Isfahan to reap the benefits of shared parking
Modern cities around the world suffer from parking problems. We all experience a waste of time circling around blocks in search for a parking…