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Mulla Afandi Mosque & Citadel Bath
The Mulla Afandi Mosque is the only religious structure that remains in the citadel and was named after the Erbil-born Kurdish cleric and philosopher, Mulla Abu Bakr Effendi. The hammam next door was built in 1775. Both buildings are often closed, but if you are lucky you might bum
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Sardam Gallery
View local art and find out up-close what Sulaymaniyahs art scene is all about – from young photographers capturing Iraqs current state of affairs to distressing sculptures like the ones in Amna Suraka, Sulaymaniyah is host to an array of art forms. The gallery is inside Sardam Pub
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Sakran Valley
On your way to Haji Omaran, the protected area of Sakran Valley will appear on your right. Turn into the park after the sign for Sakran Valley and enjoy the untouched mountains and waterfalls. The area is quite remote and getting to the waterfalls is no easy feat; the roads are qui
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Sarchnar Park
Northwest of the city, just outside the ring road, this is a large family park with outdoor garden restaurants, a small amusement park with the obligatory Ferris wheel, and a sad little zoo containing such ‘exotic’ caged animals as dogs, pigeons, squirrels and goats. Most of the am
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Arch of Ctesiphon
Little is left of the city of Ctesiphon, apart from the arch. The city was built in the 2nd century BC by the Parthian Persians. The arch was part of a great banqueting hall and, apparently, is the widest single-span vault in the world. It survived the disastrous flooding of the Ti
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Mosque
The towering 30m minaret and the mosque, built in the 14th century by Sultan Hussein Wali and open for public viewing. Today the mosque bears the bullet holes of the bloody Kurdish civil war that took place between 1994 and 1997. It’s possible to climb the spiral staircase to the t
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Babylon
Babylon, perhaps the most famous of Iraqs ancient sites, was most prominent during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-563 BC). With its high walls and magnificent palaces and temples, it was regarded as one of the worlds most beautiful cities. Now, all that remains of the ruins of
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Dream City
Amusement parks are surprisingly popular gathering places in Kurdistan, travellers will find them dotted around the region. This one is arguably Dohuks most popular attraction – take a ride on the Ferris wheel to get a view of the city. Evening walks after dinner are pleasant, espe
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Jalil Khayat Mosque
Modelled after Istanbuls Blue Mosque, Erbils largest mosque was comissioned by wealthy businessman Jalil Khayat and opened in 2007. The colourful building sits on 15,000 square metres of land in Erbils affluent Shoresh neighbourhood and is flanked by two 65m-tall minarets, easily s
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Syriac Heritage Museum
The first Syriac heritage museum in Iraq opened in 2011 in an attempt to recognise and highlight the importance of the Christian community in the country. The museum is located in the Christian quarter of Ainkawa, in the north of the city, and exhibits beautiful fabrics, farming ap
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Museum and Archives of Education
Tucked away in a little courtyard close to Erbils main square, visitors can wonder into what was once the capitals first school and is now a museum. This lovely little building feels somewhat out of place amidst the more modern architecture surrounding it. Visitors will find quaint
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Khanzad Castle
15km north of Erbil, perched on a tiny mound on the side of the road, is a very modern-looking Khanzad Castle. The two-floor military fort is made of stones and plaster and dates back to Sulaiman Beck, Prince of Soran, a former Kurdish emirate. The steps to the castle are steep and
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Bekhal Waterfall
Descend into a parallel universe of cool, crisp, shady mazes at Bekhal Waterfall. The resort features a bazaar, a myriad of restaurants and cafes, individual food stalls selling fresh juices and pomegranates and its famous rumbling waterfalls. Bekhal also offers outdoor places you
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Church of St Ith Llaha
Across the road from the University of Dohuk, this domed church is believed to have been built in 500 AD, making it the oldest church in the Dohuk governorate. A rebuild in 1999 gave it a more modern architectural style, however, so it retains very few of its original characteristi
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Green Zone
Officially, it’s called the International Zone, a 12-sq-km, heavily fortified compound that houses Iraqi government offices, military bases and the largest US embassy in the world. Attractions within its walls include Zawra Park , Baghdad Zoo , Saddam Hussein’s gaudy Republican Pal
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Gali Ali Beg Waterfall
Bring your rubber flip-flops to Gali Ali Beg and cool off with your feet in the water. The tiny resort is located between the towns of Khelifan and Soran and is a popular tourist attraction for those looking to escape the searing summer temperatures. The fall is over 10m tall and o
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Slemani Museum
This superb museum is a timeline of Mesopotamian history dating back to the Palaeolithic Age from 15,000 BC. The museum is divided into several galleries featuring an array of archaeological artefacts. Some of the more interesting finds include a ceramic coffin containing the skele
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Minaret Park & Shanadar Park
These two parks, known as the twin parks are connected by the Erbil Teleferique and offer a green area in the heart of the city.Minaret Park was named after the towering 36m-tall Mudhafaria Minaret (aka Chooli Minaret) thought to be the only remnant of what was once a large mosque
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Azadi Park
This is Sulaymaniyah’s answer to Central Park and Coney Island all rolled into one. It’s a huge place filled with gardens, playgrounds, restaurants, cafes and a small lake. It’s a popular place for jogging, picnicking and people-watching. The best day to come is Friday night, when
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Salahaddin’s Fortress
Not much is left of Salahaddins Fortress (also known as Deween Castle) but the view of the valleys sprawled out before it and the scenic drive through a more rural Kurdistan is worth the tiny detour.The ruins are known as Salahddins Fortress because of a possible link between the f
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