Cultural Tourism
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Ardabil governor general:
Selecting Ardabil as ECO tourism capital to guarantee provincial development
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Governor General of Ardabil province Akbar Behnamjoo said on Wednesday that tourism industry will be a guarantee for the sustainable development of this province with the selection of Ardabil province as Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)’s tourism capital in 2023.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Chehel Sotoun; a blend of prominent Persian garden, glorious palace
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Located next to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chahar Bagh, Chehel Sotoun Palace is considered as one of the tourist attractions of Isfahan, Iran.
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Number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan up by 90%
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan northeastern province of Iran, has increased by 90% in recent years.
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Iran accounts for 0.5% share of world’s tourism sector
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Gholamhossein Shafei said although the country is home to different tourist attractions with breathtaking views, Iran’s share of tourism in the world stands at 0.5 percent.
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226 tourism, cultural heritage projects come on stream during Govt. Week
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Concurrent with the Government Week, as many as 226 tourism and cultural heritage projects were inaugurated across the country.
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Number of tourists visiting Isfahan up by 5%
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The General Manager of Isfahan Cultural Heritage said that the number of tourists visiting Isfahan has increased by 5% since the start of the year 1398 (March 21, 2019) despite the sanctions against Iran.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (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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Picturesque 3D illumination at Karim Khan Citadel
SHIRAZ, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Beautiful 3D illuminations around Arg-e Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel) in Shiraz, southern Fars province, have given a picturesque scenery to the city center's nights. Karim Khan Citadel is the most famous historical structure belonging to Zand Dynasty that ruled Iran during the second half of the 18th century.
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Islamic architecture? Sure, but Na’in’s old mosque offers so much more
TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Well regarded for its hospitable people, handicrafts, and ancient qanats (manmade subterranean aqueducts that brings water from the mountains), Na’in dates back to nearly 2000 years, which makes it one of the oldest continuously settled towns in the Iranian plateau.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
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.
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Is Iran safe for traveling by tour?
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – If you pay attention to the westerns media propaganda you will see that they don’t show the real face of Iran and always want to scare all people who have the idea of traveling to Iran. The tourists should know that only by traveling and having the intention of enjoying cultural and tourists attraction places they won’t face any danger and will experience fantastic travel ever.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Rasht city of silver rain
TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Rasht is located in the north of Iran around 25 km from Iran's Caspian Sea coast. It is one of the most important destinations for tourism in Iran because of its natural and historical attractions.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Kandovan breathtaking rocky village
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Kandovan is a historical village in Iran's East Azarbaijan province, near the city of Tabriz. It is one of the three rocky villages in the world and the beauties of this village have made it one of the strangest villages in Iran.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Ziggurat of Choga Zanbil magnificent ruins
TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Ziggurat of Choga Zanbil, the world's largest ziggurat is located in Shush; a city in Khuzestan Province, southwest of Iran. It was the first Iranian monument to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Katale Khor cave, hidden paradise in Zanjan’s mountains
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Katale Khor cave is one the most breathtaking caves in Iran which is located in Zanjan Province. The Katale Khor cave has been chosen as the first cave in terms of its crystals and cave formation, beauty and its numerous layers.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Isfahan, perfect destination for culture aficionados
ISFAHAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The mesmerizing Safavid architecture and world heritage sites have made Isfahan province a popular destination for both Iranian and international holidaymakers.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Sarein, city of magical springs
SAREIN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Sarein a city in Ardabil Province, Iran is one of the most beautiful Iranian cities with pristine nature and pure climate that lies at the foot of Sabalan Mountains. It is a natural spa region with numerous hot mineral springs well-known for their therapeutic values.
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By: Majid Dehghanizadeh
Damask rose festival in Yazd
MEHRIZ, May 18 (MNA) – The second cultural damask rose festival was hold in Mehriz, a city in Yazd Province, Iran.
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Iran's handicrafts, tourism attractions on display in China expo
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition kicked off in China’s capital Beijing today, with the representatives from Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) attending the event.
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By: Mohammad Karimi
Cultural festival in Lorestan province
KUHDASHT, May 04 (MNA) – The cultural festival of Lorestan was held in Kuhdasht County, Lorestan Province, Iran on Friday which included folk music, local cuisine, nomadic handicrafts exhibition and indigenous games.
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By: Vahid Abdi
Iran’s Azerbaijan nomadic cultural festival
KALEYBAR, May 04 (MNA) –The 26th cultural festival of Azerbaijan nomad was held in Kaleybar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran on Friday.
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Ardebil prov. to host ECO health tourism conf.
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Second International Health Tourism Conference of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Ardebil province on June 18-20.
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By: Morteza Rahmani
Cloud Forest, a spectacular natural site in Shahrud
TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Jangal-Abr or Cloud Forest of Tuskestan is a part of the eldest and most beautiful Hyrcanian forests, which is famous for the passionate embrace of fog and clouds settling on the mountain saddles. The spectacular natural site, which is home to rare animal and plant species, can be a good holiday destination for those who need a change of scenery.
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By: Morteza Rahmani
Meymand, a beauty in central Iran from the Stone Age
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – At the south-eastern Iranian province of Kerman near Shahr-Babak city, there is a village dating back to the Stone Age. Meymand is a village of troglodytes – cave dwellers.
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By: Morteza Rahmani
Darak, where the desert meets the sea
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The coastal village of ‘Darak’ can be found in the southernmost tip of Iran, on Mokran's shores, stretching along the Sea of Oman. It is one of the most stunningly pristine beaches in the country.
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The top 10 unexpected experiences for travelers in Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Forget about Persepolis and Isfahan's blue mosques! These places are must-see in Iran.
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Iran ranked among top 10 tourism hubs in world
TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Chief Ali Asghar Moonesan said on Monday that Islamic Republic of Iran is ranked among top 10 tourism hubs in the world.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
12th Intl. Tourism Exhibition
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian capital Tehran is hosting the 12th edition of the International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries with hundreds of domestic and foreign companies taking part.
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12th intl. tourism exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 – The 12th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition opened at Tehran's International Fairgrounds on Tuesday.
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By: Pouya Bazargard
Chehel Setun in heart of Gilan
LAHIJAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Molla Mahalleh-ye Chehel Setun is a village in Ahandan rural district, in the central district of Lahijan County, Gilan province, Iran. The pristine nature and the monument of one of Imam Musa al-Kadhim’s descendants have made the region an excellent for local and foreign tourists, visiting the northern province.