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Launching first environmental-cultural center in Isfahan
"The agreement of launching the first environmental cultural center in Isfahan was signed," the CEO of the waste management organization of Isfahan municipality said.
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Get Yalda's delicious symbols in 11th edition of organic food exhibition
Winter Solstice or what Iranian call as Shab-e chelle is referred to the last night of fall; the night is greatly honored in Iranian culture and it has been one of the most prominent Iranian celebrations since long lost past.
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Iran imposing stricter rules on GM foods
Iran’s Food and Drug Administration is imposing harsher rules on labeling genetically modified (GM) food products.
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Isfahan's apples exports decreased about 6,000 tons
Saying that apples have not reached a suitable qualitative phase to be exported this year, the manager of business development affair of Agriculture Jihad organization of Isfahan province said, "Exporting apple from Isfahan has decreased from 9500 tons in the last year to 3603 tons in seven months of this year; of course, it has reduced all over the country."
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Jolf quarter combination of old and modern architecture
The New Julfa quarter in which Vank Cathedral and other Armenian churches are situated is very different from any other place in Isfahan; it is established in 1606 by Shah Abbas I and worth being visited.
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Isfahan's Canine and Felidae in danger of extinction
Two issues of human fingerprints in wildlife and climate changes have led to increase in the number of endangered wildlife species; animals that our lives depend on the survival of them.
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Turkmen Food
Food tourism trump card for Iran
Traditional meals cooked in Turkmen communities in Iran are among the most interesting tourist attractions of the country.
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Jolfa preserved its Christian-Islamic architecture
In Jolfa neighborhood, in addition to churches and bells, the architectural style of houses is different from other parts of the city as some of them include tile works with Armenian inscriptions.
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Minakari ancient art of Isfahan
Minakari or enamelling is the art of colouring and ornamenting the surface of metals by fusing over it brilliant colours that are decorated in an intricate design.
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Fereydoonshahr ski resort to be internationalized
"We are trying to receive an international license for Fereydoonshahr ski resort to host the international competitions," the head of ski board of Isfahan province said.
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Rural tourism an opportunity for sustainable tourism development
"Rural tourism is of great importance and emphasizes on the regional and local development policies," a university professor said.
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Persian carpets should have special identification
"Carpet industry should provide the adequate context for youth job creation and turn to be the source of providing the foreign exchange earnings," the mayor of Isfahan said.
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Isfahan moving towards developed railway systems
"The cost of constructing one kilometer of urban bus route is much more than building one kilometer of metro route; therefore, Isfahan should develop its railway systems," a transportation expert said.
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Gheysariyeh Bazaar
Isfahan hosts the quintessential Bazaar right in the central Naghsh-e Jahan square. With the scent of spices, the beautiful sounds of hammering of coppersmiths in trays, the shiny gold markets, the turquoise handmade tiles, leatherworks and elaborated carpets, Grand Bazaar or what is known as the Qeysarriyeh Bazaar has been thrilling tourists since Safavid era.
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Iran very cheap to travel
More than 4.7 million foreigners have traveled to Iran from the beginning of the year till October 22, according to Ali Asghar Mounesan, the head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism Organization. The statistics show the 56% increase in the total number of foreign visitors compared with the same period last year.
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100 kilometers of bike path to construct in Isfahan
"After the approval of a project by the High Council for Traffic, more than 100 kilometers of bike paths will be constructed in Isfahan," the head of developing the clean transportation of Isfahan municipality said.
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Let's ride electric motors campaign to hold in Isfahan
Announcing holding the campaign of "Let's ride electric motors" in Isfahan, the manager of the campaign said, "Since the project of "let's ride bikes" followed by good feed backs , now the campaign of "Let's ride electric motors" will be held in the near future.
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Magical sounds of hammering copper unique to Isfahan
Naghsh-e Jahan square is a unique, beautiful and peaceful place to escape the city and have a moment of quiet.
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Iranian Handicrafts Exhibition to be held in Iraq
A group of Iranian craftspeople are departed to Iraq to hold the first edition of Iranian Handicrafts and Souvenirs exhibition in Iran's western neighboring country.
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Necessity of urban appropriation due to increase of aging population
Pointing to the age of the current community in the country, an urban planning expert said, "Concerning the fact Isfahan’s aging population is increasing, we should take a measure to meet the needs of this group of people in the near future."
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Taste of Isfahan
Most people know Isfahan with its historical buildings, mysterious turquoise tiles, old bridges over the Zayandeh-Rood River and the only four-sided shape square called Naghsh-e Jahan square; but Isfahan may be considered as a city with distinctive tastes as well, the city of Beryani, cold porridge, eggplant Halim, and Gosh-e Feel with doogh (Persian yoghurt drink).
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Majid Majidi receives Lifetime Achievement award at Kerala festival
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala in India.
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500 million budget allocated for research on air pollution
Saying that 500 million budget has been considered to perform research on air pollution in Isfahan, vice-president of the Islamic city council of Isfahan said, "The results of this research will be very effective in reducing Isfahan's pollutants."
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Fin garden
The Fin Garden is a walled traditional Persian yard with old cypress trees and orchards located southwest of Kahsan, Isfahan. It is registered in the list of national monument of Iran in 1935, with the registration number of 238, it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2012.
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Tochal popular ski resort
Tochal, five kilometres away from the Iranian capital of Tehran, is the closest ski resort to an urban area in Iran, and has gained an increasing popularity as it is always accessible to those interested in skiing and mountaineering.
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Prosperity to return to Imam Ali square
"We will return the real prosperity to Imam Ali square by implementation and completion of the projects," the deputy mayor for urban development of Isfahan municipality said.
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Isfahan's air pollution monitored online
"Air pollution sensors provide accurate data on the amount of pollutant gases, suspended particles, and average air quality index of the city," the director of Isfahan's Center for Air Quality Monitoring and Air Pollution Control said.
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Restaurant industry develop local tourism
"By establishing local restaurants that offer various domestic and foreign food menus, we can develop tourism industry and diversify our products," an expert of tourism economics said.
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Kasegaran School
Kasegaran School is one of the attractions of Isfahan that dates back to the Safavid era. It is located in Imam Hossein square (Sabze Meidan), in Risman Bazaar. This monument is registered in the national monument of Iran on June 20, 1979, with the registration number of 386.
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Kalamkari noble art of Isfah
Kalamkari (Textile printing) is the ancient art of hand printing on cotton or silk fabric by natural dyes.