Things to Do in Abu Ghraib

There are 29 attractions in Abu Ghraib. Sippar, ancient mesopotamian city with sun temple ruins, is the most popular.

1

Sippar

Ancient Mesopotamian city with sun temple ruins

Archaeological Site

2

National Museum of Iraq

Baghdad museum housing Mesopotamian antiquities and artifacts

Museum

3

Taq Kasra

Ancient Sassanian palace remnant with massive brick arch

Archaeological Site

4

Al-Kazimiyya Mosque

Shia shrine complex housing revered mausoleums in Baghdad

Mosque

5

Dur-Kurigalzu

Ancient Kassite city ruins with ziggurat remains near Baghdad

Archaeological Site

6

Abu Hanifa Mosque

Historic Baghdad mosque honoring Sunni jurist Abu Hanifa

Mosque

7

Victory Arch

Monumental arch constructed to commemorate Iran–Iraq War victory

Monument

8

Baghdad Tower

Landmark telecommunications tower with panoramic observation deck

Tower

9

Al-Khulafa Mosque

Historic Abbasid-era mosque in Baghdad with surviving minaret

Mosque

10

Al-Shaab Stadium

Major Baghdad stadium used for national football matches

Stadium

11

Al-Shaheed Monument

Prominent monument in Baghdad commemorating war martyrs

Monument

12

Firdos Square

Prominent Baghdad square known for 2003 statue toppling

Plaza

13

Umm al-Qura Mosque

Large Baghdad mosque with modern Iraqi architecture

Mosque

14

Baghdadi Museum

Museum showcasing Baghdad's local history and artifacts

Museum

15

Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral

Chaldean Catholic cathedral and significant Iraqi Christian church

Church

16

17th of Ramadan Mosque

Mosque named after Ramadan uprising memorial

Mosque

17

Al-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad

Large Baghdad mosque with distinctive blue dome

Mosque

18

Mausoleum of Abdul-Qadir Gilani

Sufi shrine and mausoleum in Baghdad

Mosque

19

Mosque of Salman al-Farsi

Religious shrine mosque honoring Salman al-Farsi

Mosque

20

Mosque-Madrasa of al-Ahmadiyya

Historic mosque-madrasa complex and former Islamic school

Mosque

21

Mosque-Madrasa of al-Asifyah

Ottoman-era mosque-madrasa complex in Baghdad

Mosque

22

Zumurrud Khatun Mosque

Medieval Baghdad mosque noted for historic mausoleum

Monument

23

As-Salam Palace

Presidential palace complex in Baghdad, Saddam-era building

Palace

24

Kahramana

Neighborhood in Baghdad Governorate

Monument

25

Abdul Muhsin Al-Saadoun

Monument

26

Liberation Monument

Monument in Baghdad commemorating liberation

Monument

27

Martyr Monument

National monument in Baghdad commemorating war martyrs

Monument

28

Sheherezad

Neighborhood or locality in Baghdad Governorate

Monument

29

Unknown Soldier Monument

National monument commemorating fallen unidentified soldiers

Monument