Historical City

VIDOE: Virtual trip to historical city of Hamedan

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Hamedan is a mountainous city located on the hillside of Alvand mountain range. It enjoys various historical and cultural monuments which turned it into one of the most significant historical-cultural and tourism city.
2020-08-22 17:00
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 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
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.
2020-02-03 19:11
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
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.
2020-01-25 17:44
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
By: Iman Hamikhah

Lost memories in ruins

HAMEDAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – With the expansion of urbanization and increasing migration to cities, the old and traditional architecture of the cities has slowly been destroyed and transformed into apartments and tall buildings. Remnants of old and traditional houses are still visible on some of the streets and alleys of Hamadan. The beautiful houses that represent lost memories.
2019-10-23 20:47
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran's archaeological gem

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world's first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
2019-09-29 15:08
Number of tourists visiting Yazd up by 32%

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Yazd Province, Iran, has increased by 32% since the start of the year 1398 (March 21, 2019).
2019-09-25 17:17
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.
2019-07-14 13:23
By: Vahid Abdi

Historic structure found in Tabriz while carrying out civil project

TABRIZ, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Following excavation for a civil project in Tabriz, historical structures have been unearthed. According to reports, the project has been stopped to further study the found structure.
2019-07-07 19:32
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.
2019-06-30 18:46
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.
2019-06-15 14:19
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.
2019-06-10 15:38
By: Mehdi Almasi

On occasion of World Handicraft Day; Zanjan province

ZANJAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Zanjan province in Iran is famous for its beautiful handicrafts such as knives, and traditional sandals, called charoogh. Zanjani artists are especially talented in making decorative dishes and their special covers as well as silver jewelry.
2019-06-10 13:56
Iran home to 700,000 historical-cultural monuments

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Head of Rehabilitation Fund of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Parham Janfeshan Araghi said that there are 700,000 cultural and historical works in the country.
2019-01-05 16:09
‘Silk Road’ train carrying foreign tourists arrives in Isfahan

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The ‘Silk Road’ train carrying foreign tourists arrived in the tourist city of Isfahan in central Iran on Friday evening.
2018-04-07 13:10
Rouhani visits historical sites in Hyderabad

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian president, who is on an official visit to India, visited Qutb SHahi Tombs in Hyderabad on Friday.
2018-02-16 13:09