Iran's Abr Forest: Forest surrounded by clouds

tourismThe Persian word Abr means "the cloud" and Abr Forest area is the name of a beautiful forest on northern Iran whose sky is full of clouds. The place is one of the most popular natural attractions for leisure time and holidays for tourists interested in getting closer to the nature.

WTO chief congratulates Mounesan on appointment as new tourism minister

tourismSecretary-General of the World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili on Thursday congratulated Ali Asghar Mounesan on his appointment as Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

More foreign tourists arriving in Isfahan

tourismThe Director-General of Isfahan's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said on Tuesday that 220,000 foreign tourists visited the province's historical monuments and tourist attractions during the current Iranian year (started March 21, 2019) which shows an increase of 5% in comparison to the same period last year.

Tourists coming to Iran increased by 40%: ICHTO Official

tourismDeputy head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO), Vali Teimouri said on Tuesday that the number of foreign tourists entering the country increased by 40% this spring compared to the same period last year.

Hyrcanian Forest registered in World Heritage List

tourismThe Secretary General of the UNESCO National Commission in Iran announced the registration of Hyrcanian Forest in the World Heritage List.

Iran seeking to return all Achaemenid tablets from US

tourismThe deputy head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization announced that the permission to return 1,780 tablets from the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute to Iran has been issued.

25 million people visit museums last year

tourismDirector General of Museums Department announced that 25 million people visited the museums of the country last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2019).

Turkey firm in facing anti-Iran sanctions: Envoy

tourismTurkey's envoy reaffirmed Sunday that Ankara has a firm will in face of the anti-Iran sanction that have been imposed by the US.

Official: Museums, place for cultural cooperation

tourismVice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali Asghar Munesan said on Sunday that museums are the most important place for cultural exchanges in the world.

Chicago institute to return Iran's ancient items: Official

tourismThe Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago has expressed readiness for returning Achaemenid incriptions to Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday.

Ramadan customs in Iran; attractive for foreign tourists

tourismMillions of Muslims in Iran and around the world have marked the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan with special traditions making the religious ceremony attractive especially for foreign tourists.

Iran's Ardebil; the land of Heavenly Springs

tourismArdebil province is situated in a mountainous region. Resting in an average altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, it is usually recorded as one of the coldest cities of Iran in winter. It is famous for its attractions in Medical Tourism but is basically known as the land of Heavenly Springs.

Pres Rouhani urges developing tourism infrastructures

tourismVice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali Asghar Munesan says President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized the importance of developing tourism infrastructures.

Iran, Turkmenistan hold joint Nowruz rituals

tourismIran-Turkmenistan first joint Nowruz rituals was held with the attendance of Iranian and Turkmen vice presidents in Bajgiran border crossing.

President at the meeting of authorities with Supreme Leader:

Gov’t, people, armed forces, to rebuild destructions together

tourismAt the meeting of authorities, ambassadors of other countries to Tehran and people with Supreme Leader, President said, “The Great Prophet of Islam’s ascension was the resurrection of history and humans”.

Nowruz celebrated in Geneva

tourismIran and ten other countries celebrating Nowruz hosted a ceremony in the Swiss city of Geneva to mark the International Day of Nowruz .

Isfahan: The unwonted treasure in the heart of Iran

tourismIsfahan is a beautiful large city with innumerable cultural, architectural, and historical attractions and is rightfully known as one of the most important tourist magnets of Iran.

Number of Tourists Visiting Iran to Exceed 7mln, Official Says

tourismHead of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali Asghar Mounesan said that the number of foreign tourists visiting the Islamic Republic in the current Iranian year (March 2018 – March 2019) is expected to hit more than seven million.

Gorgan in Autumn; Perfect Destination for Nature Lovers

tourismThe city of Gorgan and its surrounding forests in northern Iran are highly attractive for tourists looking for the beauties of autumn.

Indonesian tourist invites Asians to visit Iran

tourismAn Indonesian tourist by publishing reports and pictures of her trips to Iran recommended that tourists from Southeast Asia visit Iran on the eve of the New Year's vacations.

The Al-Nabi Mosque: A Famous Mosque in Qazvin

tourismThe al-Nabi Mosque (Masjed al-Nabi, also known as Masjed-e Soltani) is a famous mosque in Iran's northern city of Qazvin.

Tourism industry between Iran, Armenia expanding

tourismIran's Ambassador to Armenia, referring to the abolition of the visa system between Tehran and Yerevan since 2015 and the efforts made by the embassy, stated that the tourism industry between the two countries will boom more than ever.

Iran after registering Yalda in Intangible Cultural Heritage

tourismVice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali Asghar Munesan says registering Yalda celebration in Intangible Cultural Heritage is on the ICHTO's agenda.

Winter is coming with Yalda, Persian solstice celebration

tourism On the eve of the first day of winter, the winter solstice, sometime between December 21 and 22, a Persian nocturnal celebration will be celebrated in Iran. It is commonly known as 'Yalda' (Night of Birth), or 'Shab-e Chelle', for 'chelle' meaning 40, and Yalda celebration takes place 40 days prior to the Zoroastrian fire festival of Sadeh, according to the Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies.

Shamkhal Valley, Village: The Paradise in Iran's Khorasan

tourismNamed after the borderline town of Shamkhal in province of Khorasan Razavi, northeast of Iran, Shamkhal Valley coils through the ups and downs of fractures and canyons of the mountains.

The Ribat-i Sharaf: One of The Main Caravanserais on Silk Road

tourismRobat-i Sharaf is in Razavi Khorasan Province, northeast of Iran, near Iran-Turkmenistan border.

Remains of barracks room discovered in SE Iran

tourismThe second season of explorations and probing operations in Bampur Castle has so far led to the discovery of remains of the two rooms of the barracks, the eastern side of the entrance gate of the middle court, part of the southern gap of the barracks yard, and the discovery of the remains of the walls of the mentioned spaces.

Iranians should not face problem to receive UK visa: VP

tourismIran's vice president and head of Cultural Heritage Organization in a meeting with UK envoy in Tehran while calling for acceleration of the issuance of visas to nationals of the two countries noted Iranians should not face problem to receive UK visa.

Zionists, US back anti-Iran terrorists: Intel. chief

tourismIran’s Intelligence Minister says Israel and the United States as well as some regional states support terrorists to carry out attacks against the Islamic Republic.