Zanjan Province

The latest news and views about Iran’s Zanjan province

Tourism

Iran Tourism: Colored mountains of Aladaghdar

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Watch the spectacular Aladaghdar mountains in Iran! The hued mountains are located along the Zanjan-Tabriz road, in Iran’s north and northwest.
Sport

Most Powerful Man competition held in Iran’s Zanjan

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A competition has been held to identify the most powerful man in Zanjan Province, in Iran’s northwest.
Society

Iranians celebrate national festival of twins in Zanjan

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Large numbers of Iranian twins, triplets, and multiples gather in the city of Zanjan, northwest of the capital Tehran, to celebrate the national festival of twins.
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Peculiar Inheritance Makes Iranian Woman Exporter of Honey

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A bee yard that Iranian old lady Fatemeh Mostafavi had inherited from her father has become a source of livelihood and a family business for her, helping her find foreign customers for the high-quality honey.
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Iran Cultural Heritage in Photos: Dome of Soltaniyeh

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Soltaniyeh Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwestern Iran, in photos.
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Iran Home to Attractive, Dreadful Caves for Tourists

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A top caver describes Iran as one of the few places in the world with dreadful and beautiful caves, shedding more light on the main features of these mysterious attractions.
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3,000-Year-Old Village of Qerveh: A Major Tourist Attraction in Iran

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The Qerveh village located in the western Iranian province of Zanjan dates back 3,000 years and has been built on a single piece of rock, drawing a large number of visitors each year.
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3 Iranian Cities, 1 Village Listed as Global Hubs of Handicrafts

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Three more Iranian cities as well as a village have been added to the World Crafts Council’s list of cities and villages known for their handicrafts. Now, over a dozen Iranian towns and cities are on the list.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Darsajin Historical Village

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Darsajin is a village located near the city of Abhar in Zanjan province, north-west of Iran. The pristine nature of the village contains green fruit gardens with grape, walnut, almond, plum, cherry trees, alongside rivers full of water.
Food

Jaghoor Baghoor: Delicious Taste of Sheep’s Pluck

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Jaghoor Baghoor is a traditional food of Zanjan province in northwestern Iran, which is mainly made of the sheep’s liver, lungs, and heart.
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City of Zanjan; Birthplace of Filigree Art

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The city of Zanjan in north-western Iran has been registered as the national city and birthplace of filigree art, which dates back to several thousand years ago.
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Ancient Relics Found under Rubble of House Collapse in Iran

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After the collapse of an old house in the Iranian city of Zanjan, some antique dishes have been found which experts say date back to almost 1,000 years ago.
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Colourful Persian Broths Showcased in National Festival

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The Iranian city of Zanjan, north-west of Tehran, recently hosted a national broth festival, during which chefs from all over the country engaged in a fierce food competition.
Selected

Zanjan Prune Broth: A Traditional Food with Great Taste

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Zanjan prune broth, a kind of broth traditionally cooked in the Iranian city of Zanjan, contains sour prunes and other ingredients which make it one of the most delicious Iranian dishes.
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Iranian Chefs in Fierce Competition to Qualify for National Broth Festival

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240 local Iranian chefs from the northern province of Zanjan recently competed with each other to book a place in an upcoming national broth (Ash) festival, which is to be held in the coming days.
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8 Dead, Over 480 Poisoned in Iran by Toxic Mushrooms

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At least eight Iranians including a baby have died over the past days after eating toxic mushrooms in western and northwestern regions of the country.
Food

Iran Hosts 4th ECO-Silk Road Food Festival

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The 4th edition of “Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) – Silk Road Food Festival” was recently held in Zanjan province, northeastern Iran.
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Zolfaqari Mansion, Example of Persian Architecture in Qajar Era

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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.
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Piazoo: A Yummy Traditional Iranian Food

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Piazoo, a traditional food usually made in the Iranian city of Zanjan, is yet another Persian dish that tastes good and is worth trying.
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Tourists Paying $1,200 to Buy Each Pair of These Hand-Made Shoes

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A kind of traditional shoe made of leather is currently sewn in northwestern Iran which is not only regarded as an artwork, but is worth hundreds of dollars.

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