Exploring more of Persepolis: Southern Barzan to welcome visitors

TEHRAN – In a move to enhance the tourist experience at the UNESCO-listed site of Persepolis, authorities are set to open the Southern Barzan, believed to have been the main residential area for Achaemenid kings, to visitors. By integrating the Southern Barzan into the main tourist route, authorities hope to highlight the comprehensive history of

National Carpet Day: celebration of a rich cultural heritage

Persian carpets, also known as Iranian rugs, have a history that dates back to ancient Persia, around 2,500 years ago. They have been mentioned in historical texts and admired by historians and travelers from all over the world. Moreover, they are integral to many aspects of Iranian lives, from everyday use to special occasions such

Tehran to hold symposium on tourism and green investment

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host the 3rd National Symposium on Tourism and Green Investment, focusing on green economy and the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation in tourism. The event, organized by the University of Science and Culture in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry and the tourism commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce,

8,000 artisans light up Mazandaran’s craft industry

TEHRAN – Mazandaran province, a sought-after destination known for its captivating nature in northern Iran, is home to over 8,000 craftspeople, who enrich the travel experience for tourists. In a ceremony held on Sunday in commemoration of World Handicrafts Day, a local official in charge of handicrafts lifted the curtains on the number of active

Golestan launches first-ever HOHO sightseeing tours in northern Iran

TEHRAN – The very first Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour in northern Iran has been launched in Gorgan, the capital of Golestan province. Speaking on Saturday, Gorgan’s mayor announced that the first-ever HOHO bus in northern Iran has commenced catering visitors, coinciding with the national Marriage Day. “Golestan’s first tourist bus started its operations today,” Seyyed

Iran, Japan set to bolster ties in fight against narcotics

TEHRAN –Iranian and Japanese anti-narcotics police are ready to expand their bilateral relations in the war on drugs. In a meeting on Sunday, the Iranian Police Chief, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan, and the Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, discussed avenues for boosting collaboration between the police forces of the two countries.   “Japan