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Rail Tourism in Iran Connecting Historic Cities Landscapes and Cultural Heritage

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Rail Tourism in Iran: Connecting Historic Cities, Landscapes and Cultural Heritage​

Railways have always played an important role in connecting different parts of Iran. However, today, they can offer much more than transportation. With its rich cultural heritage, historic cities, and diverse natural landscapes, Iran has great potential to develop rail tourism. Traveling by train can provide tourists with an opportunity to discover the country in a different way, making the journey itself an important part of the travel experience.

Rail Tourism in Iran: Connecting Historic Cities, Landscapes and Cultural Heritage

The pomegranate A fruit at the heart of Irans cultural heritage

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The pomegranate: A fruit at the heart of Iran’s cultural heritage​

TEHRAN – The annual pomegranate harvest feast, one of Iran’s oldest agricultural celebrations, brings together villagers, visitors and returning residents in a traditional ceremony that combines fruit picking with music, local customs and cultural activities.

The pomegranate: A fruit at the heart of Iran’s cultural heritage

Quzlu A stepped village offering a glimpse of rural Iran

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Quzlu: A stepped village offering a glimpse of rural Iran​

TEHRAN - The stepped village of Quzlu, nestled in the mountainous landscape of northwestern Iran, offers travelers a chance to experience traditional rural architecture, unspoiled nature and a time-honored cultural heritage.

Quzlu: A stepped village offering a glimpse of rural Iran

Demolition of historical building in Sabzevar draws heritage ministrys legal action

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TEHRAN - A historical building known as the Tumanian building, also referred to as the Padegan-e Rusha (“Russian barracks”) has recently been demolished in Sabzevar, northeastern Iran, prompting the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to blame the city’s municipality and pursue legal action.

Demolition of historical building in Sabzevar draws heritage ministry’s legal action

Sangak bread added to Irans national intangible cultural heritage list

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Sangak bread added to Iran’s national intangible cultural heritage list​

TEHRAN — The way of preparing, Sangak, a traditional Iranian flatbread baked on heated pebbles, has been inscribed on Iran’s national list of intangible cultural heritage following a review by the country’s National Council for Intangible Heritage Registration, an official said.

Sangak bread added to Iran’s national intangible cultural heritage list