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Miankaleh, a biosphere reserve of high significance

Miankaleh Wetland in the northern Mazandaran province, is a biosphere reserve, which is known as a wildlife sanctuary and is of high environmental and national importance. Ashuradeh is the name of an island on the Miankaleh peninsula. The long and narrow peninsula is 48 kilometers long, and between 1.3 and 3.2 kilometers wide, which sets apa ...

Iran is hoping to gain UNESCO tag for Aras Geopark

Iran is hoping to win a UNESCO tag for Aras Geopark, which has been nominated for new UNESCO Global Geoparks in March, a local official has said. A ...

Isfahan cements public diplomacy to attract more tourists

The touristic city of Isfahan has launched a new campaign to attract more visitors through public diplomacy. “The tourism industry in Isfahan will flo ...

Iranian scientist Engheta receives Benjamin Franklin Medal

Iranian scientist who is a professor of electrical and systems at Pennsylvania University in the United States has received his prestigious Benjamin F ...

Qom’s old bazaar turns into tourist destination

A once abandoned bazaar in the central province of Qom has turned into a beautiful tourist destination after being fully restored, the provincial tour ...

Jangal-e Abr: getting lost in magic of a foggy forest

Walking inside a dense forest, where the sound of birds fills the air and a fresh smell of the forest surrounds you in a blanket of fog, is an inspire ...

Ins and outs of Persian Carpet

When it comes to high-quality carpets in the world, the name Persian Carpet stands out. Carpet is considered one of the top Persian souvenirs to take ...

Bafq potential gateway for desert tourism

The oasis city of Bafaq has a high capacity to become a hub for desert tourism in Iran. “Covering more than 1,000 ha in area, Bafq desert holds the gr ...

Iran medical tourism: intl. arrivals rise 200 percent in H1

The number of international travelers seeking medical services in Iran rose 200 percent in the first half of the current Iranian year in comparison to ...

Truly ancient fort with great views

After some two millennia, the ruins of Narin fortress still rise imposingly above the oasis town of Meybod in the heart of Iran. Revealing three la ...