Tourism
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VIDEO: Construction of world's 1st space hotel to begin
TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Work is due to start on the world's first 'space hotel' in low Earth orbit in 2025 - and it will come equipped with restaurants, a cinema, spa and rooms for 400 people.
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Venezuelan Tourism Min. describes Iran as his own home
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Hailing the good and friendly relations between Tehran and Caracas, the Venezuelan Minister of Tourism described Iran as his own home.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Breathtaking scenery of Meighan Wetland in central Iran
ARAK, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Meighan Wetland in Markazi province is one of the most important wetlands in Iran, and its diverse wildlife and desert nature have given a special effect to this wetland.
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Iran, Turkey mull over boosting 'tourism' in post-corona era
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The fifth meeting of the Joint Technical Committee for Tourism Cooperation between Iran and Turkey was held through video conference.
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COVID-19 vaccination means international tourism restart
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Following the Coronavirus pandemic, the tourism industry took a huge blow all across the world. Tour operators suffered billions and billions of dollars of loss.
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Iran, Afghanistan stress expansion of tourism
TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Tourism Minister and his Afghan counterpart conferred on the expansion of tourism between the two countries.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Yalda Night, celebration of longest night of year
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Every year, on 30 Azar in Iranian calendar that falls on December 20 this year, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun and the victory of light over darkness on Yalda Night.
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Iranian heritage sites on way to be more tourist-friendly
TEHRAN, Dec. 15(MNA) – Iran is to formulate and develop additional tourist-friendly policies to satisfy the needs and demands of domestic, and international travelers, deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri told the Tehran Times on Sunday.
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By: Mehrdad Safarpour
Felt weaving in Shahrekord
SHAHREKORD, Dec. 14 (MNA) – One of the main handicraft products of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province is felt, which has its own special uses from the past until now.
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By: Mohsen Noferesti
'Dezg' tourist village in South Khorasan
BIRJAND, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Dezg village in the central district of Birjand County is one of the tourist destinations of the Iranian province of South Khorasan. The village has been blessed with a breathtaking view by the magic of autumn colors.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Chabahar, a city for all seasons
TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Located in the southeast of Iran, Chabahar is one of the few areas of the country that is full of inimitable and unique natural and historical attractions.
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By: Havva Ahmadi
Picturesque autumn of N Iran
AMOL, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Located in Central District of Amol County, Mazandaran Province, Jamshidabad village with its many natural attractions and dreamy rivers, has beautifully portrayed autumn.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Autumn beauties in Qom
QOM, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The streets of Qom in the central part of Iran are now reflecting elegant beauties of autumn.
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By: Havva Ahmadi
Beautiful sceneries of late autumn in Alangdareh Forest Park
GORGAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Alangdarreh Forest Park is chosen as one of the seven exemplary touristic districts of the country and the outstanding forest park of the north of Iran.
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By: Mahsa Safri
Astonishing bird’s eye view of Hyrcanian forests
GORGAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – As we are passing through the cold days of mid-Autumn, Hyrcanian forests in Golestan province, northern Iran, reveal part of their impressive beauties in a festival of colors. Hyrcania is the Greek root word for Gorgan.
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By: Mehrdad Safarpour
Historical village of Yaseh Chah
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Located in Shahr-e Kord County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Yaseh Chah is a village in which there is no public transport. It’s like a desert town built in the mountains. Houses made from mud and brick.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Breathtaking scenery of Vafs village
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Located in Esfandan Rural District, Vafs is a village that is known as Masuleh of Markazi province due to its very pleasant climate, orchards, agricultural lands and pristine landscapes and stepped houses.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Tourist attractions of Qom
QOM, Nov. 10 (MNA) – As the second holiest city in Iran after Mashhad and the center of study for religious clerics and students, Qom is an ancient city with a rich history providing several tourist attractions.
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Best medical tour operator in Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – At the beginning of the new millennium, and in the light of advanced technologies in the field of transportation, geographical boundaries and long distances have become virtually meaningless.
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Zanjan land of historical wonders, colorful mountains
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – When it comes to Zanjan's tourist attractions, the glory of the Dome of Soltaniyeh, the beauty of the Katalekhore cave, the magical colors of the Mahneshan mountains, and the mystery of the 6 Saltmen draw everyone's attention.
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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.