Iraq Top Things To See
• Admire the Abbasid Palace - a fine remnant of 13th century Baghdad, overlooking the Tigris River.
• Wonder at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
• See the Arch of Ctesiphon - one of the only remains of this 3rd-century-BC settlement and a remarkable feat of engineering for its time.
• Be in awe of the ancient Sumerian city of Ur - one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Iraq, with its earliest buildings dating back to 4000 BC.
• Enjoy the views of the spectacular mountains in northern Iraq.
• See Assyrian bas reliefs in Ninevah - the third capital of Assyria.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
Note: In the aftermath of the 2003 war, there may be damage to any of the above sites and buildings. Lootings led to the disappearance of many of the archaeological treasures and manuscripts from Iraq's museums. At present, travellers are not advised to visit Iraq due to its highly dangerous security situation.
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Travel Deals
-
Finland Activity & adventure holidays Finnish Lapland has enormous areas of untouched wilderness and mile upon mile of wild rolling fells. This vast open countryside, sparkling in the winter sunshine, just begs to be explored by
-
Orlando Adrenaline Whether you’re enjoying the hair-raising delights of the world’s only flying rollercoaster called Manta at SeaWorld or racing through the Everglades on an airboat in search of alligators, one thing’s for
-
Cambodia Luxury holidays Today Cambodia is symbolised by awesome Angkor Wat, the largest man-made religious structure in the world. However, Cambodia is also home to some of the finest boutique hotels in the world
-
Laos Inspire Me When the French colonised Indochina they had a saying: "The Vietnamese grow the rice, the Cambodians watch the rice grow, and the Lao people listen to the rice grow." This is
-
Vietnam Cultural breaks Vietnam is a country with a rich and varied history that is now firmly focused on her bright future. This is why it has become one of the hottest destinations for
-
Dominican Republic Family holidays The Dominican Republic has soared in popularity as a tropical hotspot for families seeking sun, sand and an affordable holiday in the Caribbean. The island's main attraction is magnificent golden sand
