Cultural Tourism

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.
2020-10-03 19:05
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.
2020-09-23 01:00
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.
2020-09-01 07:00
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.
2020-08-27 05:00
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.
2020-08-22 09:29
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.
2020-07-06 15:29
Production of 200 capsule hotels to be indigenized in Iran: official

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Tourism and Handicrafts Director at Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hadi Sajjadi Rad said on Sunday that 200 capsule hotels will be built by domestic producers for use in hospitals or eco-camps
2020-06-14 18:50
Visit Iran’s cultural heritages in 360 virtual tours while you’re in quarantine

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran’s gifted with a lot of tangible and intangible cultural heritages and every year, when the spring blossoms on green branches during April and May and wraps them in tiny flowers, the streets among the historical and cultural heritages in Iran go crazy with a great number of tourists from different countries.
2020-05-30 13:52
By: Afshin Majlesi

Iran tourism industry to rebound sooner than expected: deputy minister

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The tourism industry of Iran will get back on the right track sooner than expected thanks to measures taken to tackle the spread of coronavirus, deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri has said.
2020-05-19 23:00
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam.
2020-05-17 06:27
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks national Shiraz Day

SHIRAZ, May 04 (MNA) – The 15th day of Ordibehesht in Persian calendar that falls on May 4 this year has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importance as well as its unique beauty.
2020-05-04 01:00
By: Zahra Mirzafajouyan

'Sizdah Be-dar', celebration to bid farewell to Nowruz

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian National Nature Day, locally known as ‘Sizdah Be-dar’, is held on the 13th day of Farvardin (the first month of the Iranian calendar) to bid farewell to Nowruz holidays.
2020-04-01 11:24
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.
2020-03-21 15:08
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.
2020-02-15 10:32
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".
2020-02-12 19:22
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.
2020-02-09 14:14
Iran hosts 8 million tourists in 10 months

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Some 8 million tourists have traveled to Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21- Nov. 21) which is the same amount of last year, according to the Iranian Deputy Tourism Minister Vali Teymouri.
2020-01-27 20:04
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).
2020-01-27 15:57
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.
2020-01-26 10:09
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.
2020-01-25 21:45
VIDEO: Sarein, city of magical springs

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Sarein a city in Ardabil Province, Iran is one of the most beautiful Iranian cities that lies at the foot of the Sabalan Mountains. It is a natural spa region with numerous hot mineral springs well-known for their therapeutic values. It attracts more than five million tourists annually who travel to this region from different parts of Iran and the world because of climate and hot springs.
2020-01-19 17:44
Tajikistan keen on using Chabahar port’s capacities

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Tajikistan Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Nizam al-Din Zahedi said that his country is interested in using high capacities and potentials of Chabahar port.
2020-01-01 19:56
VIDEO: Masuleh, the most beautiful stairs village in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The stairs village of Masuleh where roofs and streets become one is located in the middle of green mountains of Gilan, northern Iran. Stairway with a specific architecture, the houses of the village are built on each other and the roof of each house is the courtyard of his upper Neighbor. It is one of the most stunning stairs villages in the country.
2019-12-31 11:24
Iran hosts 6.7 million foreign tourists in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – About 6.7 million tourists have traveled to Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21- Nov. 21), according to the dead of the Department of Passports and Visas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2019-12-05 19:43
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.
2019-12-01 15:59
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Iran welcomes Chinese investors to invest in tourism industry

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali-Asghar Moonesan invites Chinese investors for investing in Iran’s tourism industry.
2019-11-30 10:54
Iran takes part in 3rd Ministerial Meeting of Ancient Civilization Forum

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The Third Ministerial Meeting of Ancient Civilization Forum was opened in Chinese capital Beijing on Fri. with the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-11-29 13:17
Reporters of 22 foreign media outlets travelled to Iran last month: Culture Ministry

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – A statement by Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance's Press Office said in the second month of autumn in the Iranian calendar (Aban) a total of 43 reporters and affiliated news teams from 22 foreign press traveled to Iran.
2019-11-24 22:12
Number of tourists visiting Kerman up by 16%

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Kerman Province, south of Iran, has increased by 16% in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – September 21).
2019-11-24 17:23
Have you ever tried a lifetime Persian ancient spa?

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A humble usually brick alcove entrance with a tiled or miniature designed portal leads to an open hall underground with the roof at ground level centered with a small pool.
2019-10-20 14:12