Tourism
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By: Pantea Nikzad
Gandoman Pond in central Iran
GANDOMAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Gandoman Pond is located near Borujen County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in Iran. It has been a haven for seasonal migratory birds for centuries.
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VIDEO: Mustsee Tang-e Kāfarī in W Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Tang-e Kāfarī which is located in Ilam Province, west of Iran enjoys unique tourist attractions. It can be considered one of the most important habitat settlements of the Neolithic era up to now.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Flower gardens in Mahallat
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Mahallat, in central province of Markazi, is famous for its large flower gardens. Some even call the city the ‘Holland of Iran’ likening it to the Netherlands in terms of diversity of flowers.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Iran marks National Day of Hafez Shirazi
SHIRAZ, Oct. 11 (MNA) – October 12th is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet and mystic Hafez Shirazi who is highly revered by famous writers and scholars all across the world.
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By: Mahsa Safari
Astonishing scenery of autumn in Hyrcanian forests
GORGAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – As the autumn comes, Hyrcanian forests in Golestan province, northern Iran, reveal part of their impressive beauties in a festival of colors.
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Iran, Oman investigate strategies to strengthen tourism coop.
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – A webinar on ways to strengthen Iran-Oman tourism cooperation was held on Tuesday to share experiences and actions in combat with Covid-19 between the two sides.
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Tourism minister visits MNA on Saturday
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ali Asghar Mounesan made a visit to Mehr News Agency on Saturday.
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Tourism sector enjoying growth despite sanctions: min.
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ali Asghar Mounesan told Mehr News on Sat. that tourism sector had a growth in last year despite all the events including US sanctions which could affect this sector.
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By: Afshin Majlesi
What are the opportunities for rural tourism in Iran?
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Having many ancient villages, rural tourism is a suitable choice for many inbound and even domestic vacationers who are seeking unique natural experiences, unspoiled landscapes, feel local lifestyle in an actual accommodation.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Iran marks National Day of Rumi, greatest mystical poet
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Mehr 8 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with September 29 this year is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi who is known to everyone.
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VIDEO: Kashan, a gem of traditional Persian architecture
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Kashan is a city full of original Iranian architectural patterns. The two-story alley in the historical and cultural context of Kashan is an example of original Iranian architectural patterns which can be seen in the video.
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Iran, Russia hold 1st joint tourism committee meeting
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) –The first joint tourism committee meeting between Iran and Russia was held on Saturday through video conference.
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Iran takes part in China Intl. Tourism Industry Exhibition
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) was inaugurated in the city of Guangzhou on Friday with the participation of various countries of the world including Islamic Republic of Iran.
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VIDEO: Genow, green ruby of Hormozgan
TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Genow is a village in Isin Rural District, in the Central District of Bandar Abbas County, Hormozgan Province, Iran. It has been registered as one of the 13 biosphere reserves in UNESCO.
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By: Faranak Bakhtiari
Mugger crocodile breeding an untapped potential in S Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Mugger crocodile breeding is one of the new economic projects in Chabahar port that can bring employment prosperity while preserving the environment in the southeastern region.
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Internet brings Muharram rituals in Yazd to whole world
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Religious tourism, which had been flourishing Yazd for years, seems to be affected by the pandemic, but the fact is that this year, the internet is hosting thousands of foreign tourists to observe the rituals in Yazd.
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Yazd, tourism center during Muharram ceremonies
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Muharram mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) have become a tourist attraction across the central province of Iran, Yazd.
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Iran commemorates national day of Avicenna, Persian polymath
TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran marks the national day of Avicenna, the prominent Persian philosopher and physician on August 22.
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By: Samaneh Aboutalebi
Astronomical tourism, untapped potential in Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – There is no doubt that in recent years, countries have relied more on the tourism industry as a source of economic income.
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Analyst urges boosting ties with East as future's econ. power
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Mansour Haghighatpour said that by developing scientific, economic, social, defense, security, and cultural cooperation with East Asia, Iran can define a new mechanism in the world without a need for western countries.
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Tourism attractions of Astara
ASTARA, July 24 (MNA) – The city of Astara in northern Iran, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan, is known as the country's northern tourism hub.
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By: Masoumeh Jafari
Lotus Wetland in Babol, northern Iran
BABOL, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Lotus Wetland in Babol is located in the eastern belt of this city in Mazandaran province. With its suitable environmental location, Lotus Wetland has provided a very good ambience for tourism.
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VIDEO: Kavir National Park in Semnan
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Kavir National Park is a protected ecological zone in northern Iran. It has an area of 4,000 square kilometers. It sits on the western end of one of Iran's two major deserts, the Dasht-e Kavir.
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By: Pantea Nikzad
Beautiful nature of Ardal in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
ARDAL, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Ardal is one of the Iran’s natural places that enjoys eye-catching landscapes and fresh air.
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VIDEO: A paraglider flies off cliff while sitting on sofa
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – A paragliding instructor in Turkey, Hasan Kaval attached a sofa, a television set, and a lamp to his paraglider so he could become a 'couch potato' hundreds of feet in the air.
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VIDEO: Historical fort in Iran’s Arasbaran forests
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – One of the mysterious places in Iran which its location made it impossible for an army of thousands to pass, is Babak Fort. It sits attractively on a steep-sided mountain in north-western Iran.
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UNESCO ready to develop tourism coop. with Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Director General of Tourism Planning and Development Affairs said that United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is ready to boost tourism cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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VIDEO: Beauties of Arasbaran forest in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Arasbaran Forest includes a vast green area extended from Ahar City to Aras River. It is a UNESCO registered biosphere in East Azarbaijan province.
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VIDEO: Mustsee Bandar-e Kong in S Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Bandar-e Kong which is located in the Central District of Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran enjoys unique tourist attractions.
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By: Mehdi Hossein Nezhadi
Chamomile plain in Ardebil's Fandoqlu
ARDEBIL, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Chamomile is a well-known medicinal plant species from the Asteraceae family often referred to as the "star among medicinal species". Fandoqlu area in Ardebil province enjoys a beautiful nature full of plains of Chamomile flowers.