Sightseeing in Baghdad - what to see. Complete travel guide

Abū Jaʿfar al-Manṣūr, the second Abbasid Caliph, founded the city in 762. Initially, he named the city Madinat al-Salaam or The City of Peace. Locals considered this name as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The name Baghdad became dominant later, turning into the only name of the settlement by the 11th century. The new city quickly became an important settlement and the center of the Abbasid Caliphate. The importance of Baghdad was growing due to its beneficial geographical and economical location, turning the city into a major settlement in the Middle East.
Tourists may find it interesting to visit Al-Sarafiya Bridge situated in the northern part of Iraq’s capital. The bridge was built in the 40s-50s of the 20th century. The total length of the bridge, which connects two banks of the Tigris River, is 2,166 m. This is the most comfortable path that connects two neighborhoods of the capital, namely, Waziriyah and Utafiyah.

At the end of the 90s of the previous century, the capital got a new tallest building in the city – the Baghdad Tower. It is located in the western part of the capital. The tower is 205 meters high, and its spire is 55 meters high. After a thorough restoration, the tower returned its original look and now has arched decorations in Arabian style. These decorations make the tower reminiscent of a minaret. There is a restaurant at the top of the tower. The restaurant is revolving, so visitors can enjoy stunning views of the city.

Travelers should also pay their attention to the Baghdad Museum. This venue has been displaying many important artifacts for years. This is the right place to learn more about the tough history of the Iraqi settlement right from its establishment. The museum exhibits numerous documents dedicated to the history of past years, household items, and various artworks. A collection of wax sculptures created by local artisans is a true gem in the museum’s collection. The war with the United States caused much harm to the museum, but the country’s government managed to restore the venue. Nowadays, the museum is open to visitors again.

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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Iraq' Baghdad, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Iraq' Baghdad, 2.9 km from the center. On the map


Sightseeing in Iraq: things to see


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