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Iran has formulated plans to increase revenue from the tourism industry within the next ten years to an amount equal to the income generated by oil sales, Head of the country’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said.

The wooden village is located 15 km off Mohammad Abad village in Neyshabour and is constructed by contemporary architect Hamid Mojtahedi. The structure makes an eye-catching view for visitors.

Nasir al-Mulk or Pink Mosque is one of the major tourist attractions of Shiraz, the well-known cultural city in southern Iran.

The caves were found in northwestern city of Maraqeh by Iranian archeologists. The following images have been released by Khabar Online News Agency:    

The picturesque waterfall cascades down 30-meter rocks in the northwestern province of Ardabil, Iran.    

Doidukh village of North Khorasan Province has a long history in producing different handicrafts including double-sided silk rug.

The historical Rudkhan Castle enchants with its magnificent structure and breathtaking nature.

21-year-old Milana of Serbia began her journey around the world with only two euros, and with the message of friendship and kindness. Passing through...

The grand, congregational mosque of Qazvin, Jameh Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Iran. The architecture contains a Shabestan and Ab anbar,...

The construction of Abbasian Historical Complex in Kashan, Isfahan, an Iranian central province, had been started by attempts of Haj Mohammed Ibrahim Tajer Kashi around 1245 to 1248 AH (1829-1831AD).

Located 24 km from Ardebil in eastern slope of Sabalan Mountain, Sardabeh waterfall has near 15 meters height with strong smell of sulfur and...

On the outskirts of Iran’s historic city of Isfahan, one of the largest shopping malls in the Middle East has taken shape.

Magnificent Grand Mosque of Saveh contains history of a millennium. This Seljuk-era monument was built in the 12th century and is located in Markazi Province.   The...

The rug has been put on display in some Asian and European countries.

Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is the place where Iranians can trace history back to the Qajar Dynasty.

Darougheh House, which dates back to the Qajar era, has been registered as a national heritage site.

The town which sat on a 120 hectare expanse of land was once a developed population center home to a large number of residents.

A Russian anchor has said that Sangak, which is popular in Iran, is the most delicious bread in the world.

Soltanifar said that some of the new hotels are ready to be opened provided that the required financial resources are provided to their contractors.

The hotel became operational, unofficially though, when Tehran played host to a forum of gas-exporting countries in late November.

The snow-coated desert draws local and foreign visitors in the winter.

Many Americans are eager to visit Iran; Iran is full of historic towers, mosques and squares, especially in the ancient city of Esfahan, LA Times says.

The skeleton and 34 other items found in excavations on Mowlavi Street will remain on display for 50 days.

The rectangular 5.5 hectare walled garden which features two beautiful mansions has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Members of the Christian community in Tehran are getting ready for New Year.