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…

The Grand Mosque of Mosul

The Grand Mosque of Mosul

The Great Mosque of Mosul, (formerly Saddam Mosque). It is located on the left (eastern) coast of the Tigris River in the city of Mosul. The construction of the mosque began in the mid-nineties, but the work was interrupted due to the American occupation of Iraq, and it has not been completed to this day….

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…

Hatra

Hatra

The Kingdom of Hatra is the oldest Arab kingdom in Mesopotamia, dating back to the third century AD. It is considered one of the most beautiful tourist places in Mosul and Iraq, about 110 km south of Mosul, and 300 km north of Baghdad. The kingdom took the city of Hatra as its capital. The…

Malwiya minaret in Samarra

Malwiya minaret in Samarra

The minaret of al-Malwiya and the Great Mosque of Samarra are located in the city of Samarra, which is about 120 km north of Baghdad. The minaret of al-Malwiya is one of the most important tourist attractions in Iraq. It gained its historical importance thanks to its unique architectural style that has never been built…