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2024-07-24 18:05

Intl. flights move up at Rasht airport

TEHRAN – Putting some spark into Gilan’s tourism, the number of international flights to and from Rasht airport has significantly intensified over the past couple of months.

2024-06-29 18:03

Restoration work yields discovery of ancient cellar in Rasht

Alireza Yazdani Sangari, who leads the restoration project, announced that a remarkably well-preserved brick cellar, dating back to the early Islamic eras, was unearthed outside the shrine of Fatemeh Okhra, the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, ILNA reported on Saturday.

2024-06-07 17:32

Gilan to honor artistry, craft skills with loads of programs

TEHRAN - Gilan province in northern Iran gears up for a national handicrafts week coinciding with World Handicrafts Day (June 10), boasting over 50 special programs.

2024-05-29 19:48

Visadar waterfall: a haven for nature enthusiasts

TEHRAN - Visadar waterfall, nestled in the scenic Rezvanshahr district of Gilan, is a haven for nature enthusiasts, being surrounded by dense forests.

2024-05-27 22:09

Sustan wetland: Gilan’s human-made marvel amidst nature’s splendor

TEHRAN - In the lush landscapes of Gilan, Iran, lies picturesque Sustan wetland within the verdant city of Lahijan, often hailed as the jewel of the province.

2024-04-23 17:52

Gilan flourishes with 30% surge in inbound tourism

TEHRAN – Situated in the north of Iran, Gilan province welcomed more than a thousand foreign tourists since the beginning of the Persian New Year [March 20] to secure its place as a sought-after destination across Iran.

2024-04-06 17:47

Gilan province gears up to host Eid al-Fitr travelers

TEHRAN - Only a week after two waves of Nowruz travels, Gilan is poised to provide services to travelers during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holidays as one of the most sought-after destinations across Iran.

2024-03-10 17:58

Agritourism in Mazandaran: fusing medicinal plant production with sustainable income

TEHRAN - Mazandaran, a picturesque province nestled along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, has long been celebrated for its fertile lands and favorable climate.

2024-03-08 16:57

ICOMOS evaluators satisfied with Masuleh's path to UNESCO registration

TEHRAN – Visiting assessors affiliated with the International Council on Monuments and Sites have expressed their satisfaction with the development of a dossier dedicated to the possible UNESCO registration of Masuleh, an ancient village in northern Iran.

2024-02-21 23:09

Seven elements secured as national heritage in Gilan

TEHRAN – A selection of seven sites and elements in the northern Gilan province have recently been added to Iran’s national list for natural heritage.

2024-01-27 17:32

Iran’s first private press museum opens in Rasht

TEHRAN – A private press museum has opened to the public in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, in northern Iran.

2024-01-14 14:59

A colorful marketplace in Siahkal

People are buying fresh fruits and vegetables at a marketplace in Siahkal, northern Gilan province, which is set up on Mondays and Thursdays.

2023-12-19 18:10

207 tourism projects underway in Mazandaran province

TEHRAN – 207 tourism projects, with an estimated value of 369,279 trillion rials (some $738 million), are currently in progress in Mazandaran, the provincial tourism chief said on Tuesday.

2023-12-08 18:00

UNESCO certificate for Hyrcanian Forests installed in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a UNESCO certificate for the Hyrcanian Forests was unveiled and installed near the centuries-old Rudkhan fortress in northern Iran.

2023-12-03 17:28

Under-the-radar destinations: Mirza Kuchak Khan Mausoleum

TEHRAN - The mausoleum of Yunes Ostadsarai, famously known as Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali or Commander of Jangal (1880-1921), serves as an intriguing site for tourists exploring Rasht, the capital of Gilan province, northern Iran.

2023-11-14 17:27

‘Strange structure’ exposed near ancient stronghold in northern Iran

TEHRAN – The remnants of a “strange structure” were discovered near Qal’eh Rudkhan days after the historical stronghold underwent restoration in northern Iran.

2023-11-12 17:32

Qal’eh Rudkhan, a historical gem in northern Iran, undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – A restoration project has commenced on Qal’eh Rudkhan, which is a top tourist destination in northern Iran.

2023-11-11 17:12

Iran’s priorities for UNESCO listings unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has implicitly unveiled the country’s top four candidates for possible UNESCO registrations.

2023-10-31 18:03

Kelardasht named prime destination for vacationers in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Kelardasht county, which is home to lush green forests, spectacular mountains, pristine rivers on other natural beauties, has been named a prime tourist destination in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

2023-10-28 17:59

Textile history museum inaugurated in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Friday, the first Persian textile history museum in northern Iran was inaugurated, Gilan province’s tourism chief said.

2023-09-19 18:21

Ruins of brick houses, estimated to date from Safavid era, unearthed in northern Iran

TEHRAN—Archaeologists have discovered ruins of several brick houses in Rasht, the capital of Gilan province in northern Iran. The ruins, based on their initial estimate, date back to the Safavid era (1501-1736).

2023-09-11 18:26

Bounded by mountains and sea, Iran’s Mazandaran set for 2 million foreign tourists in 2025

TEHRAN—Mazandaran province is expected to have two million foreign tourists in the Iranian year 1404 (which starts in March 2025).

2023-09-10 18:35

Gilan tourist arrivals hit 5 million in 5 days

TEHRAN—The number of tourist arrivals in Gilan province has reached five million from September 4 to 8.

2023-09-08 14:40

In the harvest season

Farmers are harvesting rice in a paddy field in the northern province of Gilan on September 3.

2023-09-06 21:21

By Afshin Majlesi

Beyond the big cities, discover charms of rural Iran

TEHRAN - Bustling cities like Tehran or Isfahan are usually the first thing that comes to mind for the majority of foreign visitors when they think of Iran.