Tag: Tourism
From sacred spring to stone museum: the long journey of Khusro II’s bust
Located north of Kermanshah, the Taq-e Bostan archaeological complex is renowned for its magnificent Sasanian rock reliefs and royal grottoes.
Tehran metro takes on a new role in urban tourism
TEHRAN – Tourism maps have been installed at 24 metro stations in Tehran to help passengers discover historical, cultural and tourism attractions located around the stations, the Tehran Municipality Tourism Headquarters said.
Qom: A province of ancient beacons along historic routes
TEHRAN – Scattered across the mountains, plains and historic routes of Qom province, a group of ancient Meels, standalone beacon towers once used to guide travelers and caravans, offers a distinctive glimpse into the history of travel and communication in central Iran.
Iran, Pakistan tourism cooperation discussed at HEGTA meeting
TEHRAN – Ways to expand tourism and investment cooperation between Iran and Pakistan were discussed at a meeting between the head of the Tourism Group of Iran’s Social Security Organization (HEGTA) and Iran’s commercial counsellor in Pakistan.
From Shiraz to Zanzibar: A look into centuries-old Persian connection
TEHRAN – For centuries, the Indian Ocean served not as a barrier separating Iran from East Africa, but as a maritime corridor linking the two regions.
Restoration work continues at Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili shrine complex
TEHRAN – Conservation, restoration and infrastructure projects are underway at the UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble in northwestern Iran, the head of the World Heritage site said.
Echoes of the past: Ceremonial dress of a Safavid noble
The National Museum of Iran preserves a red-ground silk robe whose material and formal characteristics locate it firmly within the Safavid textile tradition.
Direct Iran-Tunisia flights resume
TEHRAN – Direct flights between Iran and Tunisia have resumed from Imam Khomeini International Airport, with the route now operating once a week, an airport official said.
Barzin Zarghami appointed deputy minister for handicrafts
TEHRAN – Barzin Zarghami has been appointed deputy for handicrafts and traditional arts at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts by Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.
Ritual marking anniversary of Fatima Masumeh’s arrival in Qom added to national heritage list
TEHRAN – The ritual marking the anniversary of the arrival of Fatima Masumeh (S.A.), sister of the eighth Shia Imam, Imam Reza (A.S.), in the Iranian city of Qom has been inscribed on the national list of Iran’s intangible cultural heritage, a senior cultural heritage official said.