Tourist Attractions in Iran

A collection of reports and photos of Iran’s tourist attractions

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Old Bathhouse in Central Iran Turned into Anthropology Museum

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The cultural heritage organization of Isfahan province has turned an old bathhouse, dating back to the 16th century, into an anthropology museum.
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Cold, Hot Springs at Heart of Iran’s Eastern Desert

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Kal Sardar Canyon in the eastern Iranian province of South Khorasan in the heart of desert is among the country’s astonishing natural tourist attractions and home to an exceptional phenomenon where one can experience a 10-degree difference in water temperature in the same river basin.
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Hendijan Beach, Pearl of Persian Gulf

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The port city of Hendijan in southern Iran, a historical town which dates back to 3,000 years ago, is known as the pearl of the Persian Gulf thanks to its beautiful beach.
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Mamarz Lake; Haunted Body of Water in Northern Iran

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Mamarz Lake in Iran’s Mazandaran province is widely known as the Ghosts Lake thanks to its horribly calm appearance.
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More Western Tourists, Less Arab Ones Visiting Iran

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Official statistics show that the number of tourists from Iraq and the Persian Gulf littoral states visiting Iran has decreased in 2016 and 2017, while that of European and American visitors to the country has witnessed a remarkable growth since August 2015.
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Mosques in Iran; Cultural Havens with Impressive Architecture

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Iran has some of the most beautiful mosques in the world. However, aside from their splendour, mosques are also significant religious and cultural centres where people come together to socialize and acquire knowledge.
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Shams-ol-Emareh; 150-Year-Old Palace in Heart of Tehran

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The Shams-ol-Emareh (Edifice of the Sun) palace is one of the first high-rise buildings of old Tehran, dating back to 150 years ago.
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American Tourists Interested in Visiting Iran despite Warnings

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While Trump’s administration has done its utmost to stop the American and non-American tourists from visiting Iran in the past few months, officials say the number of US visitors of Iran has not decreased at all.
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Perseids Meteor Shower in Iran Central Deserts (Photos)

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The Perseids meteor shower, an annual event that peaks around mid-August, is regarded as one of the brightest and most visible meteor showers.
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Baghdad Mayor Tours Tehran Tourist Attractions (+Photos)

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Zekra Alwach, the female mayor of Baghdad, has visited a number of historical places and cultural heritage sites in a half-day tour of Tehran.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Churat Lake

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Lake Miansheh, commonly known as Churat Lake due to its proximity to the village of Churat in Mazandaran province, is among the most beautiful tourist destinations in northern Iran.
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Foreign Dignitaries Visit Tehran’s Museums

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Some of the foreign officials travelling to Iran to attend President Rouhani’s swearing-in ceremony have visited Tehran’s historical monuments and museums.
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South Korean Speaker Visits Historic Sites of Isfahan

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Speaker of South Korea’s National Assembly, Chung Sye-kyun, has used the opportunity of a diplomatic visit to Iran to tour the heritage sites in the central Iranian city of Isfahan.
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Khorasan Razavi Province; Tourism Hub in NE Iran

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Khorasan Razavi province in northeastern Iran is widely known for the millions of Shiite pilgrims it annually attracts, but it is also home to various tourist attractions.
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Iran Holds Exciting Food Tours for Foreign Tourists

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Foreign tourists usually visit Iran for its historical attractions; however, now that the country is being listed among the world’s top tourist destinations, two Iranian women are organizing tours of Iranian cuisine to make foreigners more familiar with Iranian foods and eating traditions.
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Iran’s Yazd, Home to Three Monotheistic Religions

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The representative of Zoroastrians in Iran’s Parliament has pointed to the inscription of the central city of Yazd as a world heritage, and hailed the peaceful coexistence of the three monotheistic religions of Islam, Judaism and Zoroastrianism in this city.
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Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Italy’s Bari Become Sister Cities

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A delegation from Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has travelled to Italy to sign a twin-towns agreement with the officials of port Bari.
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Mideast’s First Mini-World Park under Construction in Iran

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The construction of the Middle East’s first and world’s fourth mini-world park is underway in the western Iranian province of Hamadan.
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Tourists Amazed by Lotus Lagoons in Northern Iran

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The northern Iranian province of Mazandaran is home to beautiful lagoons, the surface of which is decorated with a large number of lotuses. They provide visitors with spectacular scenery during summer.
Iran in Pictures

Ali Baig Castle, Surrounding Nature in NW Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Castle of Ali Baig in northwestern Iran and the beautiful landscapes surrounding the historical building are among popular tourist attractions of East Azarbaijan province.
Iran in Pictures

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tangi Sar Village

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Tangi Sar village in the Iranian province of Kordestan is one of the top tourist destinations in Western Iran and annually attracts thousands of Iranian and foreign tourists.
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Iran to Discuss Visa Facilitation with China, Japan, S. Korea

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Iranian tourism officials will discuss the possibility of relaxing visa regulations with China, Japan, and South Korea in the next few months, according to the head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sattarkhan Reservoir

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The reservoir created by the Sattarkhan dam on the Aharchay river in northwestern Iran not only supplies water for citizens of Ahar and the suburbs, but also irrigates 12,000 hectares of gardens around the lake.
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Isfahan Attracts Record-Breaking Number of Foreign Tourists

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An Iranian tourism official says an unprecedented number of foreign tourists have visited the historical and natural tourist attractions of Isfahan from March to May.
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Iran, Most Affordable Destination for Foreign Tourists

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Iran’s tourism industry has been identified for a third straight year to have the most affordable prices in the world for foreign visitors.
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