Tourism
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By: Morteza Rahamni
Subway networks easing travel through Iranian metropolises
TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Expansion of the subway network has gained momentum among the Iranian authorities, for whom providing a decent and eco-friendly means of transportation has become a serious concern.
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By: Morteza Rahmani
Mesr Village: A shining diamond in heart of Iran’s deserts
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Mesr is a small rural area surrounded by an ocean of sand at the heart of Iran’s Great Salt Desert (Dasht-e Kavir), Isfahan Province, which attracts thousands of the aficionados every year to its endless dunes.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Beautiful landscapes of 'Qaleh-ye Ashna Khvor' in Khomeyn
KHOMEYN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Qaleh-ye Ashna Khvor is a village in Ashna Khvor Rural District, in the Central District of Khomeyn County, Markazi Province. The village looks especially more beautiful during spring.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
Qeshm Island, a brilliant gem of history and tradition in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – If you're planning for the trip of a lifetime to Iran, make sure to give Qeshm Island a visit, as well. The island comes with so many beautiful places to see that will leave you completely awe-struck and reluctant to leave at the end of your journey.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
Ten awesome spots to visit in Tehran during Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – If you have ever dreamed about visiting the Iranian capital Tehran, Nowruz is the perfect time for making your dream trip come true. Tehran is especially more appealing and decidedly less crowded during the New Year holidays in spring.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Yazd, largest mud brick city in world
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Yazd is the first mud-brick city in the world with distinctive wind-catchers, historical houses, and a number of monuments where hosts thousands of tourists annually.
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By: Mahsa Safari
Northern Golestan province welcoming spring
GORGAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Apple and peach blossoms have given northern Golestan province a fresh look in anticipation of the coming spring. Iranians celebrate the New Year on the first day of spring, which falls on March 20 this year.
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Iran participation at Russia’s MITT trade show canceled
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The participation of Iranian pavilion at Russia’s largest B2B travel & tourism trade show ‘MITT’ has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
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Iran trying to make ITB participation possible amid coronavirus concerns
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Khashayar Nikzadfar, in charge of Iran’s pavilion at ITB travel and tourism trade show in Berlin, said the country is making efforts to take part at the event despite coronavirus concerns.
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30% to 40% fall in tourism due to coronavirus: French min.
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday that the country's tourism industry has suffered a 30% to 40% fall due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
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By: Farhang Yousefi
Mishijan historical castle in Khomein
KHOMEIN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Mishijan castle is a historical monument dating back to the Qajar era and situated in the Mishijan village 5km from Khomein city in Markazi province. The castle has undergone innovation and been welcoming visitors since last year.
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Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a historical castle located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khorramabad. It is one of the world's architectural masterpieces which has always hosted domestic and foreign tourists every year.
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VIDEO: Beautiful aerial shots of snow-covered Asalem-Khalkhal road
RASHT, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The mountainous Asalem to Khalkhal road, connecting two northern provinces of Gilan and Ardebil, is always a beautiful tourist spot, but these days, it has become especially more breathtaking now that it has been covered in pure white snow.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
13th Tehran Intl. Tourism Exhibition
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The 13th International Tourism Fair and the 33rd National Handicrafts Fair of Tehran are underway in Tehran Permanent Fairground.
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By: Afshin Majlesi
“Majestic Iran” salutes travel, culture enthusiasts and exhibitgoers
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The 13th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition opened on Feb. 12 with all hopes to well introduce lesser-known destinations, services and travel businesses, yet to offer pocket-friendly travel packages to the visitors.
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Tehran Intl. Tourism Exhibition kicks off on Wed.
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The 13th International Tourism Fair and the 33rd National Handicrafts Fair of Tehran kicked off on Wednesday unveiling "National Tourism Brand".
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By: Maryam Davarnia
Heavy snow blankets Bojnourd's nature
BOJNOURD, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The unprecedented wave of cold weather, which has been sweeping across Iran, has reached Bojnourd, in North Khorasan province, blanketing its nature with heavy snow.
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Tehran proposes to host UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Tehran Municipality has suggested hosting the [United Nations] World Tourism Organization’s Global Summit on Urban Tourism in 2021.
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By: Asghar Besharati
Inauguration of 17 tourism, construction projects on Qeshm Island
QESHM ISLAND, Feb. 09 (MNA) – As many as 17 production, construction, and tourism projects were inaugurated on Sunday on Qeshm Island in the presence of Adviser to President, Morteza Bank.
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Iran second most popular destination for Azeri tourists
TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran was named the second most popular destination for tourists from the Republic of Azerbaijani in 2019, according to data collected from travel agencies.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Golestan Palace, glorious palace in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Golestan Palace is one of the most beautiful and historic monuments left in the city of Tehran that shines like a gleaming gem on 15 Khordad Square.
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By: Asghar Besharati
Breathtaking beauty of Qeshm's mangrove forest
QESHM ISLAND, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The mangroves of southern Iran's Qeshm Island are truly a thing of beauty. Dominated by a single species, Avicennia marina, known locally as 'hara', the protected ecosystem is a hot spot for tourist boat trips.
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Iranian village wins TO DO Award 2020 at Germany
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) –(MNA) – Esfahak village in Tabas, eastern Iran, has won TO DO Award 2020, a prestigious prize which is annually presented by the German Institute for Tourism and Development.
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By: Mehdi Zavvar
'Alidashi' hot spring in Ardabil
ARDABIL, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The 'Alidashi' hot spring in Fandoghlou Forest, Ardabil province, is a popular tourist spot for its breathtaking beauty and also its therapeutic effects. The water temperature is about 25 degrees Celsius.
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By: Asghar Besharati
Beauties of Naaz Islands
QESHM, Feb. 02 (MNA) –The Naaz islands are two tidal islands in the Persian Gulf, on the shore of Qeshm Island. At low tide, the intertidal zone of Qeshm connects the islands to the shore and at high tide, the littoral zone is submerged and two hills become islands. Naaz Islands are a tourist attraction of Qeshm Island and the south of Iran.
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Ardabil investment opportunities to be introduced in TITE
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Ardabil province Governor Masoud Emami Yeganeh said that investment opportunities of the province will be introduced in Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITE).
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Soltaniyeh Dome, largest brick dome in world
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered as a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
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Iran, Portugal geoparks sign cooperation agreement
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Iran’s Qeshm Geopark and Portugal’s Naturtejo Geopark to promote cooperation between the two geoparks.
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Iran attends Holiday World Show 2020 in Dublin
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iranian representatives are taking part at the International Travel, Tourism, Recreational and Hospitality Service Expo (Holiday World Show 2020) in Dublin, Ireland.
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VIDEO: Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – One of the most beautiful and photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, is Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. It is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is known for its colorful lights that are formed by stained glass windows.