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Saadabad Palace’s kitchen opens to public as a museum (PHOTOS)

Photos of the Royal Kitchen Museum at Saadabad complex in northern Tehran.

Persian garden Park on a rainy day

A photo gallery of Persian garden Park in northern Tehran which has become a major attraction of the capital.

Iran prepared for “new tourist shock”

We believe that tourism will witness a growing trend in Iran and we are prepared for the new arrivals after the removal of sanctions, said Soltanifar.

A bridge with an interesting function in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of a bridge with an interesting function: preventing rainwater from going to waste.

Historical house of Imam Khomeini in his hometown (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery that features the ancestral home of Founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in his hometown in Markazi Province.

Qasr Garden Museum Built in Former Prison in Tehran

Qasr Garden Museum has set out on a long journey, turning from a park to a mansion, a prison and finally a garden museum.

Beautiful rocky coasts of Chabahar (PHOTOS)

Iran's most beautiful rocky coasts are in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Whales can often be seen frolicking off these coasts.

World largest framed carpet unveiled

The world’s largest framed carpet featuring “I love Muhammad” in 40 languages has been unveiled in Tehran.

Book, Paper Conservation-Restoration Center at parliament’s library

A photo gallery that depicts efforts by Iranian experts to restore books and documents at the Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration Center of parliament’s library.

Portuguese Castle in Southeastern Iran

Located in southeastern Iran, the Portuguese Castle dates back to 16th century; when the Portuguese intended to conquer the world.

An exhibition of Persian Gabbeh carpets opens in Istanbul

The exhibition which also includes Iranian dishes and traditional music has been warmly welcomed by Iranian, Turkish and foreign visitors.

Minister calls for efforts to preserve regional cultural heritage

The Iranian culture chief calls for collective efforts to protect cultural heritage and archeological works of the region from Takfiri terrorists.

Important tourism-related developments in Iran in 12 months

During the year-long period Iran's tourism balance landed in positive territory for the first time in more than 35 years.

Iran, Italy sign cooperation MoU

Culture chiefs from Iran and Italy sign a deal to promote bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields including archeology, music, translation and the movie industry.

A bird’s-eye view of Iran (Photos)

A series of photos featuring the vast Iranian territories from the sky.

Old locks have literally seen better days in Iran (Photos)

The old lock making craft is close to becoming history in Iran.

Beached Greek Ship sinks deeper

If the fate of the ship is to be tied to ill-considered plans, tourists will need to say goodbye to the vessel, because in the not-too-distant future, it will vanish from sight for good.

A dream success story you don’t wanna miss

How a chance encounter has helped a villager in southern Iran set up a very lucrative business with a still brighter future ahead.

Kerman qanats up for global registration

A cultural heritage official in Kerman Province has said that Iran has submitted to UNESCO three qanats in Kerman as its nominees for the World Heritage List.

A 4,200-year-old Zoroastrian grave found in northeastern Iran

The recent finds have revealed that Persian tribes took up residence in Bojnourd at least 4,200 years ago.

Eighth Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (Photos)

Photos of the eighth Tehran International Tourism Exhibition in the Iranian capital.

Persian fallow deer are successfully protected

An initiative intended to protect Persian fallow deer in a western Iranian province has seen the number of the deer rise to 44.

Sepandarmazgan, Persian Feast to Respect Women, Earth, Life

Iranians celebrate Sepandarmazgan in which women, the Earth and life which all have one thing in common – reproduction – are respected and praised.

Trees are sacred to Iranians

In an opinion piece in Etemad daily, Ali Yachkaschi, a professor of environmental science, looks into how ancient Iranians respected trees and forests.

WTO stresses support for Iran’s tourism industry

WTO Secretary-General Taleb D. Rifai has underlined that the World Tourism Organization is planning to help with promotion of tourism industry in Iran.

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