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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 tourism chief has said. Before the restoration, many of the market’s businesses were looking to sell their shops because they did not have many customers, so last year, measures were taken to improve t ...

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 ...

UNESCO-registered garden to improve tourist amenities

Kerman province’s tourism department is to implement development initiatives to improve tourist amenities in the UNESCO-registered Shazdeh Garden. ...

A glance at tourist attractions, must-see sites of Ardabil province

Morteza Alehashem : Ardabil Province is one of the thirty-one provinces of Iran. It is located in the northwest of the country, bord ...

Abasabad Cultural Complex

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Zagros forest restoration document drawn up

A document on Zagros forest restoration has been prepared by a working group under the supervision of the first vice president, Naghi Shabanian, deput ...