Larger increase in number of American tourists applying for visa to visit Iran
Interests Section of Iran in Washington DC.: No obstacle for issuing visa
Iran in Photos: Mud Volcano of Chabahar
Sounds similar to gunshots can be frequently heard when such volcanoes are active. The mud volcano in Chabahar is 20 m in height.
China among main importers of Iranian hand-woven carpets
Head of the Iran's National Carpet Center Hamid Kargar said here on Thursday that China is considered as the 10 main countries that import Iranian hand-woven carpets.
All capabilities employed to fulfill ‘economy of resistance’: VP
We are employing all our power and capacity to materialize the ‘economy of resistance’ during the6th Development Plan, said Vice President and head of Cultural Heritage Organization.
Islamic Architecture in Photos: World’s Pink Mosques
Mosques are common places of worship among Muslims all around the world. Regardless of whether they are Shi’a or Sunni, they all pray there. This is a building which, in people’s minds, is usually blue as a symbol of peace, and built with a specific architectural style.
Germany, Iran cooperate in building environment-friendly homes
Iran and Germany have signed a memorandum of understanding on training and promotion of construction of environment-friendly homes as a pilot study case in Iran's Hashtgerd and Isfahan cities.
Sa’ad-ul-Saltaneh lnn (PHOTOS)
Sa’ad-ul-Saltaneh lnn, part of Sa’ad-ul-Saltaneh House, is located in the central province of Qazvin. It is well-known as being one of the broadest and most complete...
A Different Place to Stay: Hotel Made of Garbage in Iranian Island
A travel group is trying to build an accommodation in the southern Iranian Island of Hormuz using the help of the islanders in collecting the garbage.
Samovar Museum in Iran
The museum exhibits samovars from 150-200 years ago, ones which have been collected from across Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
“I Love Isfahan” in Naghshe Jahan Sq.
A human chain forming the words "I Love Isfahan" was created in Naghshe Jahan Square in the historic city of Isfahan, to mark the...
International Tourism Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran
The 9th International Tourism Festival has kicked off on Tuesday in Tehran, the opening ceremony has seen Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Masoud...
Zarrin Rood Cave (PHOTOS)
Zarrin Rood limestone cave, one of the most beautiful caves ever discovered, is located in Zanjan province.
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Anbaran Village rich in handicrafts
Anbaran village in Astara in the northern province of Gilan, has developed into a handicraft village, said the deputy head of Gilan Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department.
Germany’s Leipzig String Concert in Shiraz’s Vakil Historical Bath
Germany’s Leipzig String Quartet performed in the Vakil Bath cultural-historical complex in Shiraz on Sunday evening.
Iran to Issue Visa on Arrival for Citizens of All But 9 Countries: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Monday announced a decision that will enable the citizens of all but nine countries to obtain Iran’s visa on arrival at the country’s airports.
Iran to create first carpet village
Chaleshtar in the central district of Shahrekord, the provincial capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari, is going to be home to Iran's first carpet village, says the head of Carpet Department at the provincial Industries, Mines and Commerce Organization.
Iran issues 30-day visas for tourists from 180 countries
Foreign Ministry offices in provinces, and especially country's international airports are directed to issue 30-day visas for nationals of 180 countries, deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday.
Unveiling of historical objects at Zanjan museum
The historical objects seen in this February 9 photo are part of the 204 objects belonged to ancient Iran era which have been recently...
Iran eyeing joint food exports with Italy
Iran said on Tuesday that it sees a huge potential in cooperating with Italy over exports of food products to not only the markets of the region but also to Russia.
US tourists heading to Iran after sanctions lift: NYT
American tourists are heading to Iran in the aftermath of last month’s sanctions removal which saw Iranian tourism boom again, a new report says.
Beautiful Sunset in Abadan
Sunset in Abadan, Khuzestan province, is so amazing and beautiful depicting the beauty of nature in the region.
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Iran reclaims ancient fossils from US
A ceremony was held to unveil 1,351 ancient fossils which were takento the US 40 years ago for research studies.
Iran offers visas to arriving tourists at its airports
Head of Iran's Organization of Cultural Heritage, handicrafts and Tourism said the country will issues 30-day visas for its visitors from 190 countries upon arrival at Iranian airports.
Gomishan, Less-Visited Destination in North-eastern Iran
Very few people visit Gomishan city in Golestan province, north-eastern Iran, despite its interesting historical houses.
Iran’s Eight-Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveiled after Returning Home from US
Iran’s ancient fossils, which had been sent to the US some 40 years ago for studies and were returned home after Tehran won a decades-long legal dispute with Washington, were unveiled in the Iranian capital.