Centuries-old bathhouse undergoes restoration this time as travel destinationCenturies-old bathhouse undergoes restoration this time as travel destination

TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on an abandoned Hammam in western Iran intending to turn the centuries-old public bathhouse into a travel destination.

The bathhouse is located in the ancient city of Azna in Lorestan province. It will be turned into a destination for sightseers, features, and history buffs.

“Hammam-e Marzian has undergone r

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Fajr Intl. Fashion, Clothing Festival wraps upFajr Intl. Fashion, Clothing Festival wraps up

The 11th Fajr International Fashion and Clothing Festival came to an end on Friday. 

Fashion designers from across Iran and some other Muslim nations showcased their latest works at the event which was held after two years of hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Voluntary divers to clean Lake AhanakVoluntary divers to clean Lake Ahanak

TEHRAN –A clean-up project is planned to be commenced on Lake Ahanak in Firouzkuh, Tehran province, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. 

The depth of the lake will be cleaned of garbage by a team of voluntary divers, IRNA quoted Ali Rafiei as saying on Saturday. 

The project is aimed to help develop and promote sustainable tourism on the

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Conference discusses sustainable development in UramanatConference discusses sustainable development in Uramanat

TEHRAN – A host of researchers and academics have come together in a two-day international conference discussing sustainable development goals in the UNESCO-registered Uramanat, which is situated in western Iran.

Organized by Kermanshah’s Razi University in collaboration with the province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department in c

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TEHRAN – Iran eyes UNESCO World Heritage tag for its Qale Falak-ol-Aflak, which is a Sassanid era (224–651) fortress located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.

“UNESCO registration of Khorramabad’s Falak-ol-Aflak fortress is of high importance as it is a public demand on the one hand, and is emphasized by the president [Ebrahim Rai

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Switzerland seeks to develop health relations with IranSwitzerland seeks to develop health relations with Iran

TEHRAN – Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Nadine Olivieri Lozano met with Health Minister Bahram Einollahi, emphasizing the need to develop bilateral relations in all fields, including the health sector.

In a meeting in Tehran on Friday, Lozano announced her country’s full readiness to expand cooperation with Iran and called for developing bilateral r

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