Cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts are the basis of Isfahan’s development

According to Aria Heritage, citing the public relations of the General Directorate of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts of Isfahan, Mehraneh Zeinalian said at the ceremony, which was held this evening, Tuesday, January 28, 2009 in the presence of Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts: Does not have and it seems that this province does not have the necessary traction in terms of development based on agriculture and industry, so considering the existence of more than 22,000 known historical monuments, more than 1900 of which have been nationally registered and also more than 199 handicrafts “Apart from natural attractions, it is a good opportunity for the development of the province based on cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts.”

He continued: “Today, associations of lovers of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts have a lot of power, so according to the wise leader of the revolution who should be referred to the people, it seems that Isfahan has a good capacity to protect its historical monuments.”

“I believe that the development approach of the province should change, so by relying on the attractions of tourism and handicraft businesses, we can base the development of the province on this basis,” Zainlian added.