Tourism
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Tehran, Moscow sign visa waiver agreement for group tours
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Tehran and Moscow signed an agreement on visa waiver for group tours on Monday.
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By: Farshad Bandani
Beauties of Dah Houz Village in SW Iran
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Located in Khuzestan Province near Karun river, Dah Houz is a village whose unique nature shines like a diamond in the heart of the Dasht-e Soosan District.
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Russia, Iran to sign deal on lifting individual visa: envoy
TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Mounesan will travel to Moscow to sign a deal on lifting individual visa requirements for tourist groups, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia said.
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VIDEO: Keeyow Lake in Lorestan Province
TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Keeyow Lake is a natural lake in the northwest of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, Iran. The lake has a seven-hectare area and a depth of 3 to 7 meters.
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VIDEO: Historical house of Sattar Khan in Tabriz
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Historical house of Sattar Khan is one of the most famous historic houses of Iran, which was the place of fateful decisions by constitutional leaders at the climax of the constitutional revolution.
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Iran, Croatia to establish joint tourism working group
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Croatian Tourism and Sports Minister Nikolina Brnjac and the Iranian ambassador to Croatia Parviz Esmaeili agreed on the establishment of a joint tourism working group between the two sides in the near future.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
'Sizdah Be-dar', celebration to bid farewell to Nowruz
TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (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 the Nowruz holidays.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Tabriz; city of history and souvenirs
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Tabriz as one of the oldest cities of East Azerbaijan province, is the home of mystics and poets, the origin of grace and art and one of the important regions of Iran that enjoys many tourist attractions.
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By: Seyyed Hossien Mirpour
Twig weaving in Razavi Khorasan
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The art of weaving willow twigs (called Arghavan or Tarakeh in Persian) is a handicraft profession in Iran. The artists use small and thin twigs called Morvar and weave them together to create baskets, utensils, trays, etc.
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Envoy hails Iran-Kazakhstan amicable ties throughout history
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Iran said that the two countries of Iran and Kazakhstan have established brotherly and amicable ties in the course of history.
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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.
