Tourism News

  • Iran tourist attractions displayed in Kazakhstan

    Iran tourist attractions displayed in Kazakhstan

    Tehran, IRNA – Some books and handicrafts that introduce Iranian tourist attractions were put on display in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

  • Behesht Baran Waterfall in Iran

    Behesht Baran Waterfall in Iran

    Behesht Baran (Rain Paradise) or Baranak Waterfall is located near Gorgan in northern Iran. This waterfall is situated in the forest. The continuous falling of water in the form of small and large drops has given this waterfall the name “Rain Paradise.”

  • ‘Iranian tourists keen on visiting Russian cultural heritage’

    ‘Iranian tourists keen on visiting Russian cultural heritage’

    Moscow, IRNA — Iranian tourists are interested in visiting the cultural heritage in Russia, the head of the International Cooperation Division at Moscow City Tourism Committee Bulat Nurmukhanov says.

  • In the heart of the night

    In the heart of the night

    When the city lights are off, the night sky becomes a unique tableau. The stars shine like diamonds in the darkness and fascinate every eye. The night sky is a golden, star-filled curtain that spreads over the earth every night. With millions of bright stars, this celestial curtain not only bedazzles the eyes but also pushes the mind to the depths of space and the mysteries of the universe

  • Iran’s Qeshm and Russia’s Krasnodar sign ‘sisterhood’ MoU

    Iran’s Qeshm and Russia’s Krasnodar sign ‘sisterhood’ MoU

    Moscow, IRNA - The Iranian resort Persian Gulf island of Qeshm and Russia’s Krasnodar lying along the Kuban River have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establishing sister- city relationships in a ceremony hosted by the Russian side.

  • Chitabe Strait

    Chitabe Strait

    The Strait of Chitabe (also called Chitaveh), which originates from Kabgian River, is located near the Village of Per-Eshkaft, 76 km of Yasouj, western Iran. Kabgian River, passing through Per-Eshkaft Village, reaches the Chitave Strait and finally flows into Karun River. Chitave Strait is surrounded by high mountains and forests, with the lower parts of its river serving as a suitable place for people to swim.

  • Shoush Qoum desert in northwestern Iran

    Shoush Qoum desert in northwestern Iran

    Shoush Qoum is a pristine six-hectare desert located 80 km east of Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran. Created by fast winds, the desert is a terra incognita surrounded by mountains.

  • August 8, Zanjan Day in Iran

    August 8, Zanjan Day in Iran

    August 8th, the birthday of Shihab ad-Din Sohrevardi, is celebrated as Zanjan Day. Zanjan boasts numerous eye-catching historical monuments. Additionally, its pristine nature and charming villages attract tourists throughout the year. Sohrevardi (1154–1191) was a Persian philosopher and the founder of the Iranian school of Illuminationism, a significant school in Islamic philosophy.

  • Visit of foreign tourists to Iran up by more than 50%: Minister

    Visit of foreign tourists to Iran up by more than 50%: Minister

    Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezatollah Zarghami, has announced a 50.8% increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the country in the past Iranian calendar year ending on March 19, compared with the previous year.

  • Kashan, City of Historical Houses

    Kashan, City of Historical Houses

    Kashan is a historical city more than seven thousand years old, located in the central desert of Iran. This city has many historical houses from the Qajar and Zandiye periods. By visiting these houses, tourists travel to history and learn about the lives of the people of that time.Each part of the historical houses of Kashan has a separate purpose and use and has its own decorations. The exterior of the house was for public work and daily commuting, the interior was for the daily life of family members and there were special rooms for guests.