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Discover 20 verified attractions across Iraq, العراق. This curated collection features notable attractions, natural wonders, cultural experiences, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Erbil Citadel

★★★★ 4.4 (17,217 reviews)
📍 Qalat, Erbil, Erbil Governorate, 44001, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Al-Zawraa Park

★★★★ 4.1 (14,975 reviews)
📍 شارع دمشق،، بغداد، بغداد محافظة، Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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3 🎭 Cultural Experiences

Imam al-Kazim & Imam al-Jawad Shrine

★★★★½ 4.7 (10,268 reviews)
📍 Kadhimiya, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
📞 032 109 589
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Baghdad Island Tourist

★★★★ 4.1 (10,181 reviews)
📍 Baghdad island، بغداد، بغداد محافظة، 10001, Iraq
📞 0772 618 0724
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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5 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Bekhal Waterfalls

★★★★ 4.2 (8,133 reviews)
📍 Rawanduz, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
💰 $$
📞 0750 834 6993
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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6 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Zoo - Zawraa Park

★★★★ 4.0 (7,537 reviews)
📍 897F+4G8, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
📞 0781 024 3007
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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7 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Geli Ali Bag Waterfall

★★★★ 4.1 (4,565 reviews)
📍 3, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Shanadar Park

★★★★ 4.3 (2,898 reviews)
📍 52J2+RP4, Shanadar, Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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9 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Al Tahrir Square

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,366 reviews)
📍 8CG5+RG2, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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10 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Iraqi Martyr Monument

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,695 reviews)
📍 Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
📞 0772 637 7748
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

11 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

Erbil Citadel

★★★★ 4.4 (17,217 reviews)
📍 Qalat, Erbil, Erbil Governorate, 44001, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Bekhal Waterfalls

★★★★ 4.2 (8,133 reviews)
📍 Rawanduz, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
💰 $$
📞 0750 834 6993
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Geli Ali Bag Waterfall

★★★★ 4.1 (4,565 reviews)
📍 3, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Great Ziggurat of Ur

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,515 reviews)
📍 X473+473, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Al-Ukhaidir Fortress

★★★★½ 4.5 (736 reviews)
📍 CJR2+6XF, Al-Karbala, 56001, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Victory Arch

★★★★ 4.3 (411 reviews)
📍 894P+4H4, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Kahramana Statue

★★★★ 4.2 (409 reviews)
📍 كرادة داخل، بغداد،، 8C6F+GJ2, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Archaeological Ziggurat of Aqarquf

★★★★ 4.4 (287 reviews)
📍 9632+9VW, Abu Ghraib, Al Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Kharand

★★★★½ 4.5 (268 reviews)
📍 JG9M+MJ4, Rawanduz, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Thursday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Khan Murjan

★★★★ 4.1 (293 reviews)
📍 89QR+CXM, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Sheraswar monument

★★★★ 4.0 (193 reviews)
📍 C745+6JR, Shaqlawa, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

5 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Al-Zawraa Park

★★★★ 4.1 (14,975 reviews)
📍 شارع دمشق،، بغداد، بغداد محافظة، Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Baghdad Island Tourist

★★★★ 4.1 (10,181 reviews)
📍 Baghdad island، بغداد، بغداد محافظة، 10001, Iraq
📞 0772 618 0724
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Shanadar Park

★★★★ 4.3 (2,898 reviews)
📍 52J2+RP4, Shanadar, Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Al Tahrir Square

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,366 reviews)
📍 8CG5+RG2, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Zawa Park

★★★★ 4.3 (855 reviews)
📍 RXP5+C7J, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎭

Cultural Experiences

1 places
🎭 Cultural Experiences

Imam al-Kazim & Imam al-Jawad Shrine

★★★★½ 4.7 (10,268 reviews)
📍 Kadhimiya, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
📞 032 109 589
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Attractions

1 places
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Zoo - Zawraa Park

★★★★ 4.0 (7,537 reviews)
📍 897F+4G8, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
📞 0781 024 3007
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

2 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Iraqi Martyr Monument

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,695 reviews)
📍 Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
📞 0772 637 7748
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Ishtar Gate

★★★★½ 4.5 (618 reviews)
📍 GCRF+JHG, Hillah, Babylon Governorate, Iraq
📞 0771 277 9677
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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