Tourism

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.
2019-10-09 16:15
Iranian cultural-tourism exhibition kicks off in Ankara

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s cultural-tourism exhibition opened in Ankara on Sunday, in collaboration with the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey.
2019-10-07 16:49
15k Spanish visited Iran in 2018: envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Spanish Ambassador to Tehran Eduardo López Busquets said on Sunday that some 15,000 tourists from Spain visited Iran in 2018, while 30,000 Iranians received visas to visit Spain in the same year.
2019-10-06 13:49
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
How much does it cost to travel in Iran?

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The answer to this question depends on your schedule, budget, and unstable exchange rates during your travel in Iran as well as the economy of the country. Here you can find a brief report of what the major travel costs are in Iran at the time of publishing this article “9/22/2019”.
2019-09-29 10:54
Best value budget hotels and tours in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran is blessed with a history of 7000 years. For anyone wishing to travel and explore the history of Asia, Iran is the place to travel and visit as it bears marks of almost all important historical events, from the rise of the Medians and Achaemenids to the Arab conquest of the region.
2019-09-29 10:09
By: Hassan Fallahi

Soha lake brilliant gem in Ardabil province

NAMIN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Lake Soha is one of the fascinating attractions of Namin County in Ardabil Province in northwestern Iran. It is located in between Ardabil and Lavandevil (city in Gilan). The reason behind naming the village Soha [water] is the abundance of springs and water around it, which fascinates every tourist with the beauty of the lush greenery and the surrounding forest.
2019-09-28 16:28
By: Afshin Majlesi

Iranian adventurer tells of journey to the North Pole

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The North Pole is one of the most remote, yet inaccessible places on Earth. However, it is possible to reach there particularly in June and July when the ice is thinner.
2019-09-27 20:34
By Afshin Majlesi

Austria shares know-how to boost sustainable tourism in Iran: envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Vienna’s ambassador to Tehran, Stefan Scholz, said on Wednesday that Austria has launched a new partnership with Iran to promote an inclusive growth of tourism and economy.
2019-09-27 17:25
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
Iran, Austria to expand cooperation on tourism: Austrian deputy min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – "Iran and Austria can expand cooperation on exchanging tourists and professors, as the sector cannot be put under sanctions," Cultural Deputy of the Austrian Embassy in Tehran Alexander Rieger said addressing the news conference of International Sustainable Eco-tourism Symposium.
2019-09-18 17:36
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.
2019-09-15 17:46
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.
2019-09-07 18:26
By: Afshin Majlesi

It’s time to rid Iran’s millennium-old brick tower of weeds

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – It’s quite natural that weeds spread almost everywhere in a mild and humid climate; they grow, whether we like it or not.
2019-09-04 18:17
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.
2019-09-02 13:26
Iran’s tourism sector in need of $21bn worth of investment

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Acting Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry (CHTHO) Ali Asghar Moonesan said on Monday that tourism sector of the country is in dire need of $21 billion worth of investment.
2019-09-02 13:14
By: Afshin Majlesi

Eye-opening experience: As many Americans as possible should visit Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Judith Bello, a long-time American peace activist, who has visited Iran for two times, believes such a journey “will be an eye-opening experience”.
2019-09-01 14:04
'Iran’s tourism industry progressing well despite US moves'

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s tourism industry is progressing well despite the US’ undermining measures, according to Rouhani’s candidate for the newly-established Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
2019-09-01 13:02
Caspian Sea littoral states attend 1st tourism forum

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The first edition of the Caspian Sea Tourism Development Strategies Review was held in Aktau, Kazakhstan on August 27-28.
2019-08-30 22:18
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.
2019-08-27 19:28
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.
2019-08-27 19:01
By: Behnam Yousefi

Cham Chit Waterfall in Lorestan province

DORUD, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Cham Chit Waterfall has created one of the many charming sceneries of the western Iranian province of Lorestan. The waterfall flows through the heart of the Zagros Mountains in Dorud County. The height of Cham Chit is about 20 meters and it is supplied by over a hundred springs emanating from the mountains.
2019-08-26 12:17
VIDEO: Tehran's new artificial lake 'Honar' looks as good as advertised

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Tehran now has a new artificial lake set inside a beautiful garden, both of which are called 'Honar', or 'Art'. The lake, extending over 25,000sq.m, is located inside the massive project of Tehran Book Garden in the heart of the capital.
2019-08-25 11:50
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.
2019-08-24 15:38
Pres. Rouhani appoints Mounesan as acting minister of tourism

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed Ali Asghar Mounesan as the acting head of the newly-established Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
2019-08-21 15:05
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Tehran’s new artificial lake officially opens to public

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Tehran’s new artificial lake and the third phase of Honar Garden in northern districts of Tehran were inaugurated on Sunday in the presence of Tehran's mayor Pirouz Hanachi.
2019-08-18 15:53
Chairman of Iran Tour Operators Association:

Tourists now allowed to ride above 2,500cc cars, 250cc motorcycles in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Tour Operators Association Ebrahim Pourfaraj announced on Wednesday that the ban on imports of motorcycles with engines above 250cc and cars over 2,500cc has been removed to let foreign tourists ride them on Iranian roads.
2019-08-14 14:23
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Difficult but worthwhile ascent

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – One of the mysterious places in Iran which its location made it impossible army of thousands men to pass, is Babak Fort. It sits attractively on a steep-sided mountain in north-western Iran.
2019-08-11 16:21
Vintage cars to drive around Tehran on Wed.

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – As many as 60 vintage cars will be taking part in a urban tour rally around Tehran on August 14, according to an official at the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-08-11 12:57
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.
2019-08-11 10:30