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Regional food festival in western Iran Kermanshah

At the Taste of Hope festival in Kermanshah on October 26, 2024, cooks with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and Down syndrome showcased their culinary talents.
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Jashak Salt Dome

Jashak Salt Dome, covering an area of 3,576 hectares, stands as one of the unique tourist attractions situated between Dashti and Deyr counties in Bushehr province, southern Iran. The glistening salt, illuminated by sunlight, draws countless tourists each year.
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Shanghai to host Glory of Ancient Persia exhibition

Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ali Darabi has said that China's Shanghai is the next destination to host 'The Glory of Ancient Persia' exhibition.
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Sassanid landscape one step closer to UNESCO list

Kermanshah, IRNA – Iran and Iraq will cooperate to inscribe the Sassanid cultural heritage shared between the two nations on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Iran's provincial official has said.
10 months ago
Iran to cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 new countries: Minister

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the Iranian Cabinet has decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 more countries.
11 months ago
Historical village of Masuleh in northern Iran

The photos depict the beauties of historical village of Masuleh in northern Iran that is home to 350 historical houses dating back to 800 years ago. The village has been registered as a national heritages in Iran and is on UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites. Masouleh is located in Sardar-e Jangal District, in Fuman town of Gilan province. (IRNA photos published on November 14, 2023/ Mojtaba Mohammadi)
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Beauties of Bisheh Waterfall in Iran's Lorestan

Bisheh is one of the beautiful waterfalls of Iran's Lorestan province. It is located in a mountainous area on the slopes of the Zagros mountain range. The height of the waterfall is about 48 meters. (IRNA photos/November 6, 2023, Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi)
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Natural beauties of Iran's Mazandaran province

The photo album depicts the natural beauties of Mazandaran province, northern Iran. November 5 is known as Mazandaran Day in the country. (IRNA photos/November 5, 2023, Ehsan Fazli Osanlou)
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Grapes, apples harvest festival in western Iran

The first Grape and apple harvest festival was held on October 12, 2023, in Kandoleh village, Sahneh County, Kermanshah province, Iran. (IRNA photos/ Bahman Zarei)
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Greek Ship in Iran's Kish Island sinking deeper

Nestled in the southern island of Iran, in the Persian Gulf, the Greek Ship of Kish Island has become a captivating tourist attraction. Recently, it has begun to sink deeper, adding a touch of melancholy to its allure. This ship is a notable landmark of the Hormozgan province. (IRNA photos/Mahmoud Khakbaz)
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Land of contrasts: Serbian tourists astonished by Iran’s beauty

Tehran, IRNA - Two Serbian adventurers who have spent 18 days exploring Iran have expressed their amazement at the country’s versatile culture and history, breathtaking natural landscapes, and unparalleled hospitality of its people.
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Village life in western Iran; Aligudarz County

Photos depict a village life in western Iran; Aligudarz county, Lorestan province, western Iran. (IRNA photos/ Ftatemeh Abedi).
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Iran, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan tour agencies sign MoU

Tehran, IRNA – Tour agencies of Tajikistan, Iran and Uzbekistan have signed more than 50 new cooperation documents during the forum.
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Tehran Grand Bazaar in tranquility

The photo album depicts Tehran Grand Bazaar in tranquility as an old historical bazaar in Tehran, Iran. Yesterday, a number of rioters disrupted Tehran's bazaar for an hour and set fire to a police kiosk, but after a day the situation in Tehran Grand Bazaar has returned to normal. Oct. 9, 2022. IRNA/ Asghar Khamseh
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Pottery production centers in Safavid Period

Tehran, IRNA – Earth is the medium from which Adam was formed. Pottery was a particularly suitable metaphor for the human condition, with its potential for great beauty but with the omnipresent threat of mortality.
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Ancient underground city of Tafresh: A tourist magnet

Tehran, IRNA - Tafresh is a city located in the mountainous area of the central province of Markazi. The city has numerous cultural and historical heritage sites.
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UNESCO’s Uraman registration contributes to sustainable tourism development

Tehran, IRNA – The registration of the Cultural Landscape of Huraman or Uraman, located in the heart of the Zagros Mountains in the provinces of Kordestan and Kermanshah, on the UNESCO list signifies the important role played by the region in the development of Iran’s tourism sector.
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Food tourism: A guide toward sustainable development

Tehran, IRNA –The role of food is becoming increasingly important in the marketing of tourism destinations, said Zahra Larijani, the secretary of the Food Committee of Travel Agents Guild Association.
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Achaemenid parasol: Symbol of authority

Tehran, IRNA – The earliest appearance of the parasol in the ancient Near East is on a fragmentary stele of the Akkadian Period (2334-2154 BCE) that had been brought to Susa as booty in the 12th century BCE. On it, Sargon of Akkad leads his army; behind him an attendant holds a parasol upright but not directly above the king’s head; like the modern parasol or umbrella, the profile of the canopy or shade resembles the inverted hemisphere of a modern parasol or umbrella.
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Grand Mosque of Gorgan; Treasury of Iiranian - Islamic architecture

Jameh (Grand) Mosque of Gorgan that nowadays is one of Tourist attractions in Gorgan city in Northern Iran , was built in the Seljuq dynasty and has spherical minaret on which are the Kufic line. Gorgan, Iran. March 21, 2022. IRNA/ Raheleh Hesari.
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Miniature or Martian Mountains in Iran's Chabahar

The miniature Martian mountains in the Chabahar region, southeastern Iran, are considered an alluring destination in attracting tourists and nature lovers because of their special shape that is similar to the roughness of the surface of Mars. Chabahar, Iran. March 19, 2022. IRNA/ Adel Bakhoda.
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Neyshabur, shining gem in Iranian tourism

Mashhad, IRNA - Neyshabur, as a cradle of science and poetry in Iran's ancient time, has turned into the symbol of Iranian culture and history; so, the city in Khorasan Razavi province is one of the most attractive destinations for Iranian and foreign tourists.
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A trip to nature and history in Alamut

Qazvin, IRNA – Tourists who travel to Alamut region in Qazvin province have the opportunity to experience visiting historical monuments and natural sceneries. For those who are tired of hustle and bustle of urban life, Alamut region can be an appropriate touristic destination, where provides tourists with eye-catching elements of history and nature during Nowruz holidays.
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Iran 'Red Gold' capital ready to host tourists

Torbat Heydariyeh, IRNA - Torbat Heydariyeh county, which has been named the capital of red gold or saffron, is prepared to host tourists during the Iranian New Year or Nowruz holidays.
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Unique tourist attractions in Qazvin

Qazvin, IRNA - The old city of Qazvin also known as "Land of Minoodari" provides tourists with tens of historical attractions, including unique places at Iranian and even international levels.
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Charitable drinking fountains in Iran

Tehran, IRNA – Iran Daily wrote on Monday that ‘Saqakhane’ is a historically commonplace sight on many a sidewalk across Iran – architecturally characteristic drinking fountains which people, often with an eye to some heavenly reward, endow in the name of their deceased loved ones, offering thirsty passersby a taste of relief.
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Temi Lake in SW Iran registered as national heritage

Dezful, IRNA - The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Dezful County said that Temi Lake, southwestern Iran, as an eye-catching national heritage was registered in Iran's national heritage list.
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East Azarbaijan Prov. history dates back to 9,000 years ago: Official

Tabriz, IRNA - Director general of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of East Azarbaijan said on Saturday that based on archaeological excavations and historical stratigraphy in Leilan City of Malekan County, this region dates back to 9,000 years ago and this scientific and important finding History is important for Iran and the West Asia.
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Iran to expand tourist exchanges with neighbors

Tehran, IRNA - An Iranian tourism official has announced that the Islamic Republic put on agenda the increase of tourist exchanges with neighboring states following expansion of flight cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.
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"People of Iran" exhibition opens in Paris

Tehran, IRNA – Photo Exhibition named "People of Iran; Colors and Happiness in Iranian Tribes” based on the works of Iranian artists was inaugurated at Iran's Cultural Attaché Office in Paris.
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