Tourism
Iran Travel & Tourism News – Tourism is one of the fields that can help Iran get rid of an oil-dependent economy, and boost its non-oil revenues by encouraging foreign tourists to visit its diverse historical and natural attractions. The “Tourism” section in IFP News tries to offer a true image of the country’s beauties and tourism industry, and the opportunities for foreign investment in the field.
Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Qajar Era Artworks
An exhibition of various works by prominent Iranian artists during the Qajar era has opened in Malek National Museum in capital Tehran.
Qeshm Island Named as Centre for Development of Global Geoparks by UNESCO
The United Nations’ Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) is to officially name Iran’s Qeshm Island as a reference for other countries on the development of geoparks.
Kerman Province; Popular Destination at Heart of Iranian Deserts
Kerman, the largest province in Iran with an ancient history, is home to numerous world heritage sites which annually attract millions of visitors.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shazdeh Mahan Garden
Shahzadeh Mahan Garden, also known as the Shazdeh Garden, is one of the most beautiful Persian gardens in Iran, located in the hillside of Tigran Mountain, about 2 kilometres away from Mahan in Kerman province.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Bahmanshir River in Khuzestan
Bahmanshir River is a beautiful body of water in the city of Abadan located in Iran’s south-western province Khuzestan.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Bam Citadel
The Arg-e Bam or Bam Citadel is the largest adobe building in the world, located in Bam, a city in Kerman Province which was devastated in a deadly earthquake in 2003.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Landscapes of Khuzestan Nature
Khuzestan province lies in southwestern Iran and is known for its beautiful nature. It enjoys pleasant climatic conditions during spring, and thus has been called Iran’s Spring Paradise.
Plane Carrying First Group of Brazilian Tourists Lands in Iran
The first Brazilian tourist plane, chartered by Pasargad Tours Company, has landed in Iran’s Shiraz airport on Saturday.
Abgineh Museum; An Exhibition of Medieval Glass Works
The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran also known as Abgineh Museum is located at 30 Tir Street in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Persian Architecture in Photos: Historical Bazaar of Qom
The Bazaar of Qom is a historic bazaar located in the heart of the city of Qom in the southwest of Tehran.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Historic Port of Kong
Kong is a beautiful port city in the central district of Bandar Lengeh County in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran.
Nowruz Travels in Iran Increase by 20%: VP
The number of trips made by Iranian people during the New Year holidays increased by 20 percent compared with previous year, said the Iranian Vice-President and Head of Tourism Organisation, Ali Asghar Moonesan.
Tulips Festival Underway in Iran’s Markazi Province
A festival of tulip flowers is being held in the Iranian city of Arak in Markazi province.
“Iran’s Tabriz, Nakhchivan Must Boost Ties as Tourism, Cultural Capitals of Muslim World”
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for expansion of mutual cooperation between the Iranian city of Tabriz and the neighbouring Nakhchivan in a year when the two cities are expected to host larger number of tourists.
Iranian Artworks in Photos: Painting on Jahlah Jars
An art exhibition involving artists painting on traditional Jahlah jars was recently held in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan Province.
Bajgiran Border Town; The Land of Poppies
The border town of Bajgiran, which connects Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province to Turkmenistan, is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in northeastern Iran.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Ancient Castle of Seb
One of the tallest ancient castles in Iran, Seb Castle in southeastern province Sistan and Baluchestan is a symbol of the old civilization of this land.
Haj-Agha Ali House; Historic Masterpiece in Heart of Iranian Deserts
The Haj-Agha Ali House is a historic house located six kilometres away from Rafsanjan in Kerman Province.
Zolfaqari Mansion, Example of Persian Architecture in Qajar Era
Zolfaqari Mansion is a structure located in a neighbourhood called Dalan Alti at the heart of the capital city of Zanjan Province in the northwest of Tehran.
Aura of Old Times in Iran’s Ecotourism Destinations
Iran's ecotourism accommodations, particularly those in Yazd province, with an aura of the old times, have been drawing foreign tourists from the four corners of the world.
Tehran History Summarized in Baharestan Neighbourhood
Baharestan is one of the oldest squares of Tehran, built by Mohammad Shah Qajar about 231 years ago when the city became the capital of Iran.
Varian; A Virgin Village with No Landline, Electricity
Varian, a village located on Tehran-Chalus road on the eastern side of Karaj Dam, has turned into an intact tourist destination because it is not possible to go there unless you use a boat.
Glory of Persian Architecture in Ganjali Khan Bath
Ganj-Ali Khan Historical Complex, including a spectacular bathhouse with the same name, is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Iran’s south-eastern Kerman province.
Sepahsalar Mosque; A Mixture of Persian, Ottoman Architecture
The Sepahsalar Mosque, also called Ayatollah Motahari Mosque, is one of the oldest and biggest mosques in Tehran and one of the most prestigious Islamic monuments in Iran.
Persian Architecture in Photos: Qavami Mansion
The Qavami Mansion and Garden is a well-known complex in the city of Neyshabur in northeastern Iran whose construction dates back to the Pahlavi II era.
