Tourist Attractions in Iran

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

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Shoy Waterfall, Largest of Its Kind in Middle East

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Shoy Waterfall, which is located near the city of Dezful in southwestern Iran, is the biggest natural waterfall in the Middle East.
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Kermanshah: Iranian Metropolis with Historical Attractions

IFP Editorial Staff -
The city of Kermanshah in western Iran is home to magnificent tourist attractions, including ancient monuments.
Media Wire

Concerts to Be Held Aboard Cruise Ships in Southern Iran

IFP Media Wire -
Barring administrative hiccups, Bushehr is on course to becoming the first province to hold concerts aboard cruise ships.
Iran in Pictures

Stunning Ceilings of Iranian Mosques

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Iranian mosques, particularly their ceilings and tiling, have always been a subject of great interest for tourists and photographers.
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Qeshm Island Geopark Becomes Global after Receiving UNESCO Green Card

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Qeshm Island Geopark in the southern Iranian island of Qeshm has become a UNESCO Global Geopark after obtaining the UN cultural body’s green card.
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Foreign Tourists Prefer Rural Houses to 5-Star Hotels in Iran’s Kerman

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Figures show that there has been a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman over the past few years, a large number of whom have been highly interested in staying at local guest houses.
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“Tourism Industry in Iran Needs Greater Attention”

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An Iranian MP says the expansion of tourism industry, more than any other time in Iran’s history, requires increased attention, thoughtful planning, passing and enacting administrative laws and establishment of modern infrastructure.
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Figures Say Number of Foreign Tourists to Iran Peaked in 2016

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Official figures indicate that the number of foreign tourists visiting Iran has witnessed a remarkable increase during President Hassan Rouhani’s four-year term, reaching its peak after the implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in 2016.
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National Festival of Salt Statues in Eastern Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Over 30 groups of artists gathered in Iran’s eastern province South Khorasan to build and display their salt statues in a national festival held in the past weekend.
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New Look of Tehran’s 30th Tir Street More Appealing to Tourists

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30th TirStreet is among the oldest and original historical places in Tehran which has recently attracted greater attention to itself as a tourist attraction due to a number of changes and renovations it has undergone.
Media Wire

Golestan Palace’s Clock Finally Fixed after 90 Years

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The clock of Shamsolemareh, the finest edifice on the eastern wing of Golestan Palace and the first high rise in Tehran, started to run after a 90-year slumber.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Old City of Hamadan

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Hamadan, or Hamedan, in central west of Iran is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest ones in the world.
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Grand Mosque of Urmia: An Architectural Masterpiece

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Grand Mosque of Urmia in northwestern Iran is considered an architectural masterpiece dating back to hundreds of years ago.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kerman Province

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Kerman province in southeastern Iran is home to numerous tourist attractions annually visited by thousands of tourists, particularly during Nowruz holidays.
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French Tourists, Top Visitors of Iran’s Shiraz

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After the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, the number of foreign visitors to Fars province in southern Iran has been more than twice as many as before, with the French at the top.
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Iran: Legendary Land of Exquisite Attractions

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Foreign tourists describe Iran as a country of unique historical monuments, excellent cuisine and hospitable people.
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Turning Iranophobia into Iranophilia

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Foreign tourists visiting Iran describe Iranian people as very hospitable, kind and caring, and term the country the land of peace.
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The Only Ski Resort in Semi-Dry Eastern Iran

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While most ski resorts in Iran are located in northern and western parts, the mostly dry and semi-dry provinces in the east are also home to one ski resort.
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Iran’s Tourist Attractions Promoted in ITB Berlin 2017

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Iranian tourism industry has an exclusive pavilion at the 51st edition of ITB Berlin 2017, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows.
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Turkish Tourist Guides Touring Iran

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A number of Turkish tour guides have travelled to Iran to visit some of the country’s cities and attractions and further know about them.
Iran in Pictures

Wonders of Iran You Shouldn’t Miss

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The French newspaper Le Figaro has published a report on Iran’s outstanding landscapes foreign tourists should not miss.
IFP Exclusive

Visiting Iran’s Beauties Changes German Engineer’s Life

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After visiting Iran as a way to relieve the sorrow of his wife’s death, a German engineer left his prestigious job to be a full-time traveller.
Tourism

Iran, One of Most Welcoming Countries in World: Report

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An analysis of Passport Index indicates that the easy visa regulations for visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran have made it one of the most welcoming countries in the world.
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Int’l Ice Climbing School near Iranian Capital

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An international ice climbing school has been opened in Meygoon in north of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
Architecture

Historical House of Boroujerdis in Iran’s Kashan

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The central Iranian city of Kashan is home to several historical houses with beautiful architecture and decorations. These houses, including those of Boroujerdis, Tabatabaeis, and Abbasis, are among the most interesting tourist destinations in Kashan.
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