Kashan

2026-05-04 22:01

Agha Bozorg Mosque: The soul of Kashan’s architectural heritage

TEHRAN - Rising from the historic fabric of Kashan, the Agha Bozorg Mosque stands as one of the most remarkable architectural ensembles of late Persian design. It is a place where spirituality, scholarship, and artistry converge.

Student tours seeks promote awareness of local history in Aran-Bidgol

2026-02-23 18:01

Student tours seeks to promote awareness of local history in Aran-Bidgol

TEHRAN – Student tours to historical sites in Aran-Bidgol county have been organized to promote awareness of local history and cultural identity among teenagers, a local official said.

2026-02-09 14:54

Beyond market: A deep dive into Iran’s traditional bazaars

TEHRAN--Step into an Iranian bazaar, and you step into centuries of history and craftsmanship connection. These ancient marketplaces are not just trade centers; they are living museums where art, culture, and everyday life intertwine.

2026-02-07 17:16

Natanz handicrafts exhibition opens

TEHRAN -- Handicrafts exhibition of entrepreneurial women opened in Natanz, Isfahan province, on Wednesday.

2026-01-20 17:04

Massive nabkhas added to national list

TEHRAN – Iran has added nabkhas located near the city of Kashan in central Isfahan province to its national list of natural heritage sites, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Tuesday.

2026-01-03 14:06

Iranian author calls for Safavid-era oil mill to be turned into Bahram Beyzaie museum

TEHRAN - An Iranian author has called for the conversion of a historic oil-extracting mill, which was a filming location for the movie Death of Yazdgerd, into a museum dedicated to Bahram Beyzaie, a celebrated playwright and filmmaker. The oil-extracting mill, better known as Assar-Khaneh in Persian, is located in Aran and Bidgol county of Isfahan province.

2025-12-08 17:08

Kashan, a global textile city, eyes development of workshops

TEHRAN--Kashan in Isfahan province has long been considered one of the most important textile centers in the world, and this rich history requires serious and targeted action to preserve and develop this valuable heritage.

2025-11-30 18:59

Baneh rosewater festival added to Iran’s national tourism calendar

TEHRAN – An annual rosewater festival being held in the border city of Baneh, western Iran, has been officially inscribed in the country’s national tourism events calendar, becoming the tenth registered tourism event of Kordestan province, provincial tourism chief announced on Monday.

2025-11-09 16:50

Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation

TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible cultural heritage, an Iranian official said.

2025-11-05 17:04

10 beautiful cities you should visit during travel to Iran

TEHRAN--Iran stands out as a land where urban life is deeply intertwined with centuries of history, spirituality, and stunning natural diversity.

2025-11-01 14:29

Kashan joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan in central Iran has been admitted to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, recognized for its vernacular architecture and cultural heritage.

2025-10-29 17:19

Architecture students visit historical sites in Aran and Bidgol

TEHRAN - Architecture students conducted a one-day field visit to historical sites in Aran and Bidgol county on Thursday to study traditional architecture, restoration methods, and cultural heritage preservation, a local tourism official said.

Where the pomegranate blooms: Its place in Iranian life

2025-10-29 17:16

By Afshin Majlesi

Where the pomegranate blooms: Its place in Iranian life

If you visit Iran in autumn, you’ll find every greengrocer glowing with shades of red and gold! It’s a season that belongs to one fruit above all others: the pomegranate, or Anar as it’s lovingly called in Persian.

Aran and Bidgol emerges as a must-visit desert destination

2025-10-19 18:09

By Afshin Majlesi

Aran and Bidgol emerges as a must-visit desert destination

ARAN AND BIDGOL, Isfahan Province - Nestled just beyond the renowned city of Kashan, Aran and Bidgol county is rapidly emerging as one of Iran’s captivating travel destinations, offering a mesmerizing blend of vast desert landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant local culture.

2025-10-11 18:01

Tehran-Kashan rally attracts 75 vehicles to promote responsible travel

TEHRAN— A tourist car rally from Tehran to Kashan kicked off on Thursday morning with 75 vehicles departing from Shahrak-e Ekbatan in Tehran, concluding on Friday in Matinabad, Kashan, organizers said.

2025-10-04 17:21

Hundreds observe ancient Qalishuyan ritual in central Iran

TEHRAN – Hundreds of locals gathered on Friday in Mashhad-e Ardehal, central Iran, to perform Qalishuyan, an annual religious ritual recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

2025-09-21 17:16

Evidence of life and industry discovered at Tepe Sialk

TEHRAN— In the fourth season of the excavation of Tepe Sialk in Kashan, central Iran, some workshops have been selected as the focus of research; a continuation of last year's excavations with the aim of more accurately and deeply understanding the newest layers of the site. So far, valuable findings have been obtained from these sections.

2025-09-16 16:40

Persian carpets, among the most beautiful in the world

TEHRAN--Persian carpets and rugs are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Iran is incomplete without buying a Persian carpet for your home.

2025-08-08 18:08

8,000-year-old Tepe Sialk proposed for UNESCO World Heritage listing

TEHRAN - Tepe Sialk, a c. 8,000-year-old archaeological site in Kashan, central Iran, has been placed on Iran’s shortlist of potential UNESCO World Heritage sites, an official said, as efforts to resolve legal and conservation issues around the site’s protected area gain momentum.