Sulaymaniyah Museums, Tourism in Iraqi Kurdistan

Sulaymaniyah Museums, Tourism in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Sulaymaniyah Museum is located in the middle of Salem Street, It is considered one of the most important tourist places in the city of Sulaymaniyah, being the second largest museum in Iraq, The museum contains more than 70,000 artifacts dating back to the Mesopotamian civilization. The artifacts are arranged in chronology and by the…

Zakho, Iraq

Zakho, Iraq

Dalal Bridge: It is an old stone bridge that extends along the Khabour River in the city of Zakho, and it was built at a height of 16 meters using large river stones. This bridge is visited by many tourists from inside Iraq in the spring, when the wonderful weather and clear water to enjoy…

Old City of Mosul

Old City of Mosul

The old city is located on the right side of the city of Mosul, which was the last stronghold of the “ISIS” organization, which controlled the city for about 3 years. The infrastructure in the old city was destroyed and its cultural and religious landmarks were destroyed, including the minaret of the Al-Nuri Mosque, which…

Bachtabia Castle

Bachtabia Castle

The Castle of Bashtabia or the Castle of Mosul is located in the northeast of the city of Mosul on the right side on the bank of the Tigris River. Very close to the old city and the Great Nuri Mosque. The castle was established in 745 AD, by Marwan bin Muhammad the Umayyad. The…

Mosul forests

Mosul forests

Mosul forests are located on the left side of the city. One of the most beautiful tourist places in the city of Mosul, the forests are a natural outlet for the people of Mosul. The Mosul forest area is about 1,000 dunums, and contains more than 25,000 trees, of various types, including evergreen and deciduous…

Mar Matti Monastery, Mosul

Mar Matti Monastery, Mosul

Mar Matti Monastery is an archaeological monastery located at the top of Mount Al-Falaf or Maqlub overlooking the plains, valleys and hills surrounding Mosul, about 39 km northeast of Mosul, and about 94 km away from Dohuk. Mar Matti Monastery, one of the most famous monasteries in Iraq. A secluded place overlooking a wonderful view…