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Iran Seeking to Boost Water Tourism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran unveiled a package of 50 projects and 300 investment opportunities in water tourism as part of efforts to tap the country’s extensive water resources and turn aquatic tourism into a major priority for the development of the sector.
Iran Urges BRICS to Make Tourism A Bridge for Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts called for a new definition of resilience in tourism, saying the sector should become a bridge connecting nations, reviving hope, supporting communities and contributing to lasting peace.
Iran Pushes for Tourism-Focused BRICS Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is seeking to turn tourism into a major pillar of economic cooperation among BRICS members, with Tehran proposing the creation of a BRICS Tourism Infrastructure Development Fund to attract investment and support joint projects.
Ethnography Museum of Astan Quds Razavi Reopens in Mashhad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ethnography Museum of Astan Quds Razavi (aka Mahdi-Qoli Beik Bathhouse) has reopened in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad near the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) during the Ten-Day Karamat event.
Ganjali Khan Complex: A Magnificent Blend of Architecture, History in Iran’s Kerman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ganjali Khan Complex is located downtown in Iran’s southern city of Kerman beside the Kerman Grand Bazaar.
Asef Vaziri House in Iran’s Sanandaj
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One of the attractive and historical relics of Iran’s western city of Sanandaj is the Asef Vaziri House (House of Kurd or Kurd House).
Seh Qaleh Desert in Eastern Iran: A Hidden Gem for Desert Lovers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The untouched and captivating Seh Qaleh Desert in Iran’s South Khorasan province has emerged as a new destination for those who seek silence, starry skies, and the raw beauty of nature.
Niloofar Sarab Wetland in Iran's Kermanshah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Niloofar Sarab (wetland) also known as Lake Niloufar (Water Lily) is located about 15 km northwest of Iran’s Kermanshah and in the Kermanshah-Kouzran road at the foot of Mount Komijar.
Tomb of Ferdowsi Attracts Visitors in Iran’s Khorasan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The mausoleum of Persian poet Ferdowsi is located in Toos, northeast of Iran.
Anahita Temple: An Archaeological Site in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Anahita Temple, the second glorious stone building after Persepolis in Iran, has been constructed on a natural hill by using the platform method.
Emad-O-Doleh: One of The Most Distinguished Mosques in Iran's Kermanshah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Emad al-Doleh Mosque in Kermanshah is a beautiful Qajar era (1785–1925) structure built in 1876.
Mausoleum of Hafez, A Popular Sightseeing Destination in Iran's Shiraz
SHIRAZ (Tasnim) - Hafezieh, the unique mausoleum of Iranian sonneteer Hafez Shirazi, is one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz.
‘Sizdah-Bedar’: An Iranian Festive Tradition Celebrated in Spring
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The 13th day of the Persian month of Farvardin has been named as Sizdah-Bedar or Nature Day in the Iranian culture. It is an ancient ritual and also one of the most important shared customs among Iranians.
Persepolis Enjoys Fame as One of World's Most Jaw-Dropping Ancient Sites
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Founded by Darius the Great in 518 BCE, it served as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
Biglar Beigi Tekyeh: A Historic Monument in Iran's Kermanshah
KERMANSHAH (Tasnim) – The Biglar Beigi tekyeh is located in Sarem al-Dowleh Alley in an old neighborhood of Kermanshah, called Feyzabad.
Visitors Captivated by Chehel Sotoun Palace in Iran’s Isfahan
ISFAHAN (Tasnim) – The Chehel Sotoun Palace was built around the 11th century AH in the center of gardens and complex buildings and palaces of the Safavid Empire in Iran’s Isfahan.
Khosrowabad Mansion: A Historical Building in Western Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Located in Sanandaj, the capital of Iran’s western province of Kurdistan, the Khosrowabad Mansion dates back to the Qajar dynasty era.
Golestan Palace: One of The Oldest Historic Monuments in Iran's Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Golestan Palace, an exclusive historical complex in Iran established for various functions over time, takes its name from the Golestan Hall, located in the exterior edifice.