Tourist Attractions in Iran

Over 1m Azeri Tourists Visited Iran in Past 9 Months

The Azerbaijan Republic has had the highest number of visitors to Iran in a nine-month period this year, according to media reports.

Iranian Woman Abandons City to Breathe Life into Remote Village

Raheleh Ahmadi is an Iranian woman who has given up living in the city and departed for a remote village to turn it into an ecotourism destination, providing inspiration for the local women.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Dumuli Geopark of Ardabil

Dumuli, a village in north-western Iran, is home to an amazing geopark which annually attracts thousands of tourists to Ardabil province.

Kordolia: A Unique Ancient Underground City in Heart of Iran

The Kordolia underground city, located in the town of Tiran in Isfahan province, central Iran, is one of the world’s most unique subterranean cities.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Gilan Weekly Markets

The weekly markets of Gilan province in northern Iran have a long history as the first cities and towns of the province in the south of the Caspian Sea were formed based on weekly markets.

“Paris Encouraging French Tourists to Visit Iran”

A top French official has praised the tourism potentialities of Iran, saying that his country supports and encourages French tourists to visit the Islamic Republic.

In Pictures: Modern Tehran vs Old Tehran

222 years ago, Tehran was selected by Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar as the centre of the Iranian government. But the city was officially named as the capital city later on October 6, 1907, after the Constitutional revolution.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sirik Lagoon

Sirik Lagoon, located 35 km from the city of Sirik in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, is one of the most amazing tropical wetlands in the country.

“Iran, Interesting Destination for Australian Tourists”

Australia’s cultural attaché says people of his country are much interested in visiting Iran and getting more familiar with the history, culture and civilization of the country.

Citizens of Capital Mark Tehran Day on October 6

The Tehran Day is annually marked by Iranian people on October 6, the day when the city was officially chosen as the capital of Iran by the Qajar dynasty back in 1907.

Number of Tourists Visiting Iran Increases by 50%

A senior Iranian official says the number of tourists who visited Iran in the first six months of the current Iranian year (started March 21) rose by 51 percent compared to the same period in the past year, and that cheap prices is expected to lure more tourists.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Saqalaksar Lake

Saqalaksar Lake is located in Gilan province, north of Iran, 15 km south of Rasht. The water of the lake is supplied by the spring fountains of the region.

Netanyahu’s UN Speech Can Boost Tourism in Iran’s Turquzabad!

An Iranian analyst says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that there exists a secret atomic warehouse in a village called Turquzabad can help revive the tourism industry of southern Tehran.

Mobile Museum Displays Items for Passengers of Tehran-Tbilisi Flight

Iran’s mobile museum of Messengers of Peace has displayed a successful performance for the passengers of a flight between Iran and Georgia.

Hesar Kharvan; A Hub of Passion Play in Iran during Muharram

Hesar Kharvan village in Qazvin province is among the places where Ta’zieh, the Iranian-Islamic passion play, has always been an integral part of mourning ceremonies held for the martyrdom of third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, during the lunar month of Muharram.

Iranian Museum of Medical History Internationally Recognized

The Persian Gulf Museum of History of Medicine in the southern province of Bushehr has been registered as the second medical museum of Iran at the International Council of Museums.

Iran to Host Third Silk Road Ultra-Marathon

The 3rd International Ultra-marathon competition is planned to be held in the Shahdad area of Lut desert from September 29 to October 6, an Iranian official said.

Magnificent Nature of Masal in Northern Iran

Masal is a city in Gilan province, located next to the Talysh Mountains, and is one of the most beautiful and intact regions of Iran.

German Ambassador Inspiring Tourists to Spend Holidays with Iranian Nomads

The German ambassador to Tehran has come up with a novel idea to open up a new path in Iran-Germany cooperation in the tourism industry.

Tehran Hosting Exhibit of Desert Photos by Italian Photographer

An exhibition of analog photos of Iran's Lut Desert by Italian photographer John R. Pepper is underway in Tehran.

Astonishing Beauty of Abr Forest

Many think that Semnan Province in Iran is engulfed by the deserts, but 45 kilometres north of the provincial city of Shahrud there is a very charming forest called Abr, which literally means Cloud Forest.

Potash Complex: Dreamy Residence in Heart of Iran Deserts

Potash Complex of Khur in Isfahan province is one of the largest potash reserves in the Middle East. The complex is located in the salt deserts of Dasht-e Kavir, about 450 kilometers away from the city of Isfahan.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sunflower Farms of Kurdistan

The fields of Kurdistan province in western Iran are among the most suitable ones for cultivating sunflower, whose seeds are widely used in Iran for oil extraction.

Rudkhan Castle Forest; Natural Gem in Northern Iran

Rudkhan Castle is a beautiful region located in the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests at the southern margin of the Caspian Sea.

Attractive but Pricey Idea of Designing Your House in Persian Style

The Persian House is a model that has been developed in recent years and drawn many visitors, but its high price has put off the enthusiasts.

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