15 Best Things to Do in Baghdad

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   Iraq Museum

   Museum

   The Iraq Museum in Baghdad is a premier repository of Mesopotamian artifacts, showcasing millennia of history from Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria.

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   Qushla

   Landmark

   The Qushla is an Ottoman-era complex on the Rusafa side of Baghdad, near al-Mutanabbi Street.

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   Shorja

   Market

   Shorja is the beating heart of Baghdad's old city, a sprawling souk that has been a trading hub for centuries.

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   Al-Kazimiyya Mosque

   Religious site

   Al-Kazimiyya Mosque, also known as the Jawadayn Shrine, is a major Shia holy site in the Kādhimiya suburb of Baghdad.

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   Victory Arch

   Landmark

   The Victory Arch, also known as the Swords of Qadisiyah, is a monumental triumphal arch in Baghdad built to commemorate the Iran–Iraq War.

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   Mustansiriyya Madrasa

   Historic site

   Mustansiriyya Madrasa is a historic 13th-century Islamic college in Baghdad, recognized as one of the oldest universities in the world.

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   Baghdad Tower

   Landmark

   Baghdad Tower is a 205-meter-high telecommunications tower that doubles as a popular tourist attraction. Its revolving restaurant provides 360-degree views of the sprawling city below, including the Tigris River and historic districts.

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   Mutanabbi Street

   Neighborhood

   Mutanabbi Street is the vibrant intellectual heart of Baghdad, famous for its centuries-old book market.

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   Baghdad Zoo

   Park & nature

   Baghdad Zoo is a 200-acre site within Al-Zawraa Park that opened in 1971.

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    Al-Zawraa Park

    Park & nature

    Al-Zawraa Park is a sprawling urban oasis in central Baghdad, offering a rare escape from the city's bustle.

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    Al-Shaheed Monument

    Landmark

    Al-Shaheed Monument, also known as the Martyr's Memorial, is a distinctive turquoise split-dome structure in Baghdad that honors Iraqi soldiers killed in the Iran-Iraq War.

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    Aknaf Alsawary – Iraq Travel Agency

    Landmark

    Aknaf Alsawary – Iraq Travel Agency is a Baghdad-based tour operator that specializes in showing visitors the rich heritage of Iraq.

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    Baghdadi Museum

    Museum

    The Baghdadi Museum offers an immersive journey into the city's past, with life-sized wax figures depicting scenes from everyday life in old Baghdad.

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    Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Baghdad

    Landmark

    The Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Baghdad is a modernist memorial dedicated to Iraqis who died in war.

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    Abu Hanifa Mosque

    Religious site

    The Abu Hanifa Mosque is a revered religious site in Baghdad, known for its distinctive Ottoman-era architecture and serene courtyard.

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