Tourism Industry Association of Iran Press releases

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Persian turquoise, jewel of the Orient
Feb 25, 2009
For at least 2,000 years, the region once known as Persia, has remained the most important source of turquoise. It's sky-blue turquoise has always been a magnet for beauty seekers throughout history.

Popular Beaches of Iran
Dec 07, 2008
Iran enjoys many different beaches with different mood and a wide range of holiday experiences. Shores of the Caspian Sea have mild and relatively cold weather and southern parts enjoy moderate and pleasant weather.

Caravanserais, ancient Iranian hotels
Oct 31, 2008
For hundreds of years Persians accommodated foreign and domestic merchants and pilgrims at elaborate hotels called caravanserai, which were built along roads and in cities. The word caravanserai is a combination of caravan and the Persian word sara.

The Red Wednesday, a fire-connected festivity!
Mar 13, 2008
"Give me your fiery red color/ take back my wintry sallowness." The Red Wednesday, counts among the only two extant one of those fire-connected festivities. It is an annual ritual which is held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian year.