Tourist Attracions
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Japanese tourists visit Iran after two-year slump in arrivals
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – A group of Japanese tourists have traveled to Iran after a two-year standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic which ground the entire tourism sector to a halt worldwide.
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Iran marks national Shiraz Day
TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The 15th day of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar that falls on May 5 has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importance as well as its unique beauty.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
National Day of Saadi Shirazi
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – April 21 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet Saadi Shirazi.
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National Day of Saadi Shirazi; Master of Speech
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Today is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned Persian poet Saadi Shirazi, born in Shiraz around 1200 and died around 1292.
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By: Arshideh Shahangi
Historical house Mostofi Al-Mamalek
TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The historical house in Tehran belongs to Mirza Hasan Ashtiani, commonly known by the bestowed title Mostowfi ol-Mamalek, an Iranian politician, who served as Prime Minister on six occasions from 1910 to 1927.
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National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – April 14 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.
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Travel to Iran; All you need to know
TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Exploring Iran was always my dream and it came true in 2018.
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By: Majid Dehghanizadeh
Mehrpadin Castle in central Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Located in downtown Mehriz, Yazd province in central Iran, Mehrpadin Castle is a magnificent adobe castle that dates back to the 8th-century AH on the lunar calendar. It was registered as one of Iran’s national heritage sites.
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By: Seyyed Khalil Mousavi
Ziggurat of Choga Zanbil magnificent ruins
TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – The 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.
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Tabriz; city of history and souvenirs
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Tabriz, 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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Chabahar; city for all seasons
TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (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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Kashan; historical city of carpets and pottery
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Located on the edge of the central deserts of Iran in Isfahan province, Kashan is one of the main destinations for tourists.
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VIDEO: Beauties of Seven-Waterfalls in W Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Located in Zarneh in Eyvan County, Ilam Province, Seven-Waterfalls is one of the natural tourist attractions in the province.
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By: Mohammd Ataei
Mustsee historical Naein in central Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Naein is a desert city in Isfahan Province, which neighbors Semnan Province in the north, Khorasan Province in the east, Yazd Province in the east and Ardestan and Isfahan cities in the west.
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VIDEO: Eye-catching Makhmal Kuh
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Makhmal Kuh, literary meaning velvet mountain, is an eye-catching and popular mountain in Lorestan province, western Iran. Makhmal Kuh is a chain of mountains in Luristan measuring 2900 meters at its highest point.
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By: Mohammad Ataei
Khalid Nabi Cemetery in Golestan province
TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Located in Golestan province near the border with Turkmenistan, Khalid Nabi Cemetery is one of the tourist attractions in northern Iran that catch everyones' eye in all seasons of the year.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Yalda Night, celebration of longest night of year
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Every year, on 30 Azar in the Iranian calendar that falls on December 21 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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Iran hosts 2nd group of foreign tourists from France
TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – French tourists – the second foreign tourists from the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran – are scheduled to visit Iranian tourist attractions while observing all health protocols.
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1st group of foreign tourists arrive in Iran amid pandemic
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – First group of foreign visitors arrived in Iran from Russian Federation following the declaration of new regulations for trips by foreign tourists amid pandemic, an Iranian tourism official says.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Beautiful sceneries of autumn in Alvand Mountain's valleys
HAMEDAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The autumn has given special effects to the nature of the Alvand Mountain's valleys in Hamedan province.
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By: Khadijeh Salmanisola
Breathtaking scenery of autumn in ‘Niaragh’ Village
ARDABIL, Oct. 31 (MNA) – “Niaragh” Village is one of the ecotourism attractions, located in the outskirt of Namin, Ardabil province. As one of the tourist attractions with breathtaking views, it is welcoming tourists in four seasons of the year.
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5 reasons you need car rental in Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – If you want to travel to Iran and visit its numerous attractions, you will probably need to transportation way to visit its different cities.
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VIDEO: Beautiful northern lights dazzle in Russia's skies
TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – An aurora, also known as polar lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions. It is only visible in eight countries, including Russia.
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VIDEO: Historical Imam Khomeini Mosque in Borujerd
TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Imam Khomeini Mosque of Borujerd is a large mosque in the centre of Borujerd, in the province of Lorestan, western Iran.
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By: Mehdi Dehghani
A lake in heart of desert
YAZD, Sep. 05 (MNA) – This wetland is located four kilometers north of Yazd city and due to water poverty in this area, it has become a watering place for wildlife of the region and a temporary habitat for winter migratory birds.
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VIDEO: Beautiful footage of wildlife in N Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Mazandaran environmental cameras captured beautiful footage of wildlife in the North of Alborz-e Markazi Protected Area.
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VIDEO: Iran marks National Day of Zakariya al-Razi
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Today is the National Commemoration Day of the outstanding Iranian physician, alchemist and philosopher, Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi.
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Helicopter carrying 16 people crashes in Russia's Far East
TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Early on Thursday, a Mi-8 helicopter with 16 people on board crashed in Russia's Far East region of Kamchatka.
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By: Maryam Davarnia
Kilim weaving in NE Iran
BOJNURD, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The art of kilim weaving is one of the original and ancient Iranian arts that is still done in some parts of Iran, including Bojnurd in North Khorasan Province.
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10 top-rated tourist attractions in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Tehran, the city that never sleeps, is the energetic, electric capital of Iran. Sitting at the foot of the towering snow-capped Alborz Mountains, Tehran is the nation’s most dynamic and liberal city.
