A total of five tourism-related projects are scheduled to be inaugurated
in southwestern Bushehr province, the deputy provincial tourism chief
has said.
Two hotels, a tourist complex, an eco-lodge unit, and a
traditional restaurant will come on stream by the end of the current
Iranian month of Bahman (February 18), Sakineh Salari said on Monday.
A
budget of 2.1 trillion rials ($50.5 million at the official exchange
rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) has been allocated to the projects,
which will generate over 127 job opportunities for the locals, she
noted.
She also noted that as the province enjoys several natural
and historical attractions, establishing such centers and providing
needed services will attract more domestic and foreign tourists to the
region.
Last April, the provincial tourism chief
Mohammad-Hossein Arastuzadeh announced that the tourism sector of the
province is ready to jumpstart after the coronavirus crisis ends.
He
also stressed that the province needs innovative plans and programs to
attract more tourists and travelers to its tourist attractions and
historical sites.
With over 6,000 years of history and
significant monuments from the Elamite, Achaemenid, Parthian, and
Sassanid eras, Bushehr Province is one of Iran’s most important
historical centers.
Besides its cultural heritage, beautiful beaches and lush palm groves make it an attractive destination for world travelers.
The
historical and architectural monuments of Bushehr include Islamic
buildings like mosques and praying centers, mansions, old towers,
castles, as well as gardens.
When it comes to cultural
attractions, there are many historical mounds in Bushehr including
Tall-e Khandaq with Sassanid architectural style, Tall-e Marv located
near an Achaemenid Palace, and Qajar era Malek al-Tojar Mansion. Qajar
era Kazeruni Mansion, which has been inscribed on the World Heritage
List, is another attraction that world travelers love to see among
various ancient sites.
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