Monday, December 29, 2025

Tourist Attractions in Iran

Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Italy’s Bari Become Sister Cities

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.

Mideast’s First Mini-World Park under Construction in Iran

The construction of the Middle East’s first and world’s fourth mini-world park is underway in the western Iranian province of Hamadan.

Tourists Amazed by Lotus Lagoons in Northern Iran

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.

Ali Baig Castle, Surrounding Nature in NW Iran

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’s Beauties in Photos: Tangi Sar Village

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.

Iran to Discuss Visa Facilitation with China, Japan, S. Korea

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.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sattarkhan Reservoir

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.

Isfahan Attracts Record-Breaking Number of Foreign Tourists

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.

Iran, Most Affordable Destination for Foreign Tourists

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

Shoy Waterfall, Largest of Its Kind in Middle East

Shoy Waterfall, which is located near the city of Dezful in southwestern Iran, is the biggest natural waterfall in the Middle East.

Kermanshah: Iranian Metropolis with Historical Attractions

The city of Kermanshah in western Iran is home to magnificent tourist attractions, including ancient monuments.

Concerts to Be Held Aboard Cruise Ships in Southern Iran

Barring administrative hiccups, Bushehr is on course to becoming the first province to hold concerts aboard cruise ships.

Stunning Ceilings of Iranian Mosques

Iranian mosques, particularly their ceilings and tiling, have always been a subject of great interest for tourists and photographers.

Qeshm Island Geopark Becomes Global after Receiving UNESCO Green Card

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.

Foreign Tourists Prefer Rural Houses to 5-Star Hotels in Iran’s Kerman

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.

“Tourism Industry in Iran Needs Greater Attention”

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.

Figures Say Number of Foreign Tourists to Iran Peaked in 2016

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.

National Festival of Salt Statues in Eastern Iran

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.

New Look of Tehran’s 30th Tir Street More Appealing to Tourists

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.

Golestan Palace’s Clock Finally Fixed after 90 Years

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.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Old City of Hamadan

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.

Grand Mosque of Urmia: An Architectural Masterpiece

The Grand Mosque of Urmia in northwestern Iran is considered an architectural masterpiece dating back to hundreds of years ago.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kerman Province

Kerman province in southeastern Iran is home to numerous tourist attractions annually visited by thousands of tourists, particularly during Nowruz holidays.

French Tourists, Top Visitors of Iran’s Shiraz

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.

Iran: Legendary Land of Exquisite Attractions

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

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