Places to see in Iraq
BabylonRuins of the ancient cityPhoto: David Stanley · CC BY-SA 3.0
ErbilAn ancient citadel
Mesopotamian MarshesReed houses and waterwaysPhoto: Unknown author Unknown author · CC0
BaghdadA city on the TigrisPhoto: USACE HQ, JIM GORDAN, CIV, USACE · Public domain
Questions & tips about Iraq
What surprised you most about Iraq?
Every trip to Iraq brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Iraq?
The best time for Iraq depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Iraq you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Iraq – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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