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.

A well that is doing well in attracting tourists (Photos)

The ox-well complex Haj-Ibrahim has restored has turned into a tourist destination.

Rasht surrounded by a patch of fog (Photos)

A patch of heavy fog has enveloped the forested parts of Rasht in northern Iran.

Kerman holds biggest Zoroastrian Sadeh Festival

The mid-winter festival celebrated 50 days before the Persian New Year marks the approach of spring and displays the defeat of the forces of darkness, frost and cold.

Alimestan Forest in northern Iran in photos

Stunning beauty of dense forests which are enveloped in fog in northern Iran will draw admiration from tourists.

Culture minister stresses enforcement of Iran-Italy cultural MoU

The draft of the memorandum of understanding has been handed to Italian officials for approval, said Ali Jannati.

Swans in flight over Sorkhrud Lagoon in Iran (Photos)

A flock of swans have arrived in Iran to take refuge in the Sorkhrud Lagoon where they can spend winter.

Home return of 349 historical items biggest gain: Official

The 349 artifacts which were recently returned home from Belgium have been unveiled at the National Museum of Iran with President Rouhani in attendance.

A mountain that never stops burning (Photos)

Tashkooh, a burning mountain in southern Iran, absorbs a large number of tourists who rush to the area to see its permanent flames rage on and on and on.

Imprinted leather, one of the latest findings in the Burnt City

If future excavations confirm the assumptions of archeologists, the theory about the shrinking and final annihilation of the Burnt City should be fully revised.

Golden Eagles in Iran’s Alborz and Zagros Mountains

The Golden Eagle which lives in Iran’s mountainous areas does not like human disturbances; when disturbed it leaves the nest.

Residence in Tehran dates back to 7,000 years ago

After tests, the 7,000-year-old human skeleton is to be transferred to the National Museum of Iran to be put on display.

Iran’s classic cars receive registration documents

A considerable number of the country's 15,000 classic cars have either been scrapped or taken out of the country.

Excavations in Hormozgan unearth early orthography

The archeological excavations in southern province of Hormozgan produced a pottery piece engraved with early orthography and an ancient stamp dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.

Iran to repair historic Dar ul-Funun as tourist attraction: Official

Dar ul-Funun, the first modern institute of higher education in Iran established in 1851 is to be restored; part of the complex will change into a museum of education.

Bahram-e Gur Protected Area is home to various species (Photos)

The Persian Zebra, which is indigenous to the deserts of Iran, is living together with other animals in this protected area.

Outstanding architectural projects of 2014

Isfahan Dreamland Commercial Center, a project designed by Farshad Mehdizadeh and Raha Ashrafi, has been among winners at the 7th annual World Architecture Festival in Singapore.

Official underlines rise in number of health tourists to visit Iran

Over 500,000 health tourists are likely to visit Iran in the coming months, said an official with the Health Ministry.

Renovation of Biglar Beigi Building in Photos

Biglar Beigi Garden, which was registered as a national site in 2002, is undergoing renovation.

New cave discovered in east of Iran

Members of rescue operation division of Iran’s Red Crescent Society in Khaf have discovered a new 80-meter long cave in Khorasan Razavi Province.

A toy designed to teach children a lesson in archeology

Going through different stages of the magic hill, children will get to know the difficulty that archeologists face in recovering ancient items that go on display in museums.

A salty restaurant in southern Iran

The choice of salt as the main construction material in this restaurant has been meant to promote the concept of green construction.

How Iranians contribute to tourism

At #tehransmiles, Iranians introduce Iran’s tourist attractions and attract the world to the International Exhibition on Tourism Industry which opens on February 12 in Tehran.

Red carpets rolled out of black tents

The head of the Iranian tourism agency says arrangements are being made for the settlement of thousands of foreign tourists in the so-called black tents in nomadic areas across the country.

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