Things to Do

Things to Do in Baghdad

There are 31 attractions in Baghdad. Ctesiphon, ruined sassanian capital known for taq kasra arch, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Ctesiphon
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Ctesiphon
Ruined Sassanian capital known for Taq Kasra arch
Archaeological Site
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Sippar
Ancient Mesopotamian city with sun temple ruins
Archaeological Site
National Museum of Iraq
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National Museum of Iraq
Baghdad museum housing Mesopotamian antiquities and artifacts
Museum
Taq Kasra
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Taq Kasra
Ancient Sassanian palace remnant with massive brick arch
Archaeological Site
Al-Kazimiyya Mosque
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Al-Kazimiyya Mosque
Shia shrine complex housing revered mausoleums in Baghdad
Mosque
Dur-Kurigalzu
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Dur-Kurigalzu
Ancient Kassite city ruins with ziggurat remains near Baghdad
Archaeological Site
Abu Hanifa Mosque
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Abu Hanifa Mosque
Historic Baghdad mosque honoring Sunni jurist Abu Hanifa
Mosque
Opis
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Opis
Ancient Mesopotamian city and archaeological site near Tigris
Archaeological Site
Victory Arch
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Victory Arch
Monumental arch constructed to commemorate Iran–Iraq War victory
Monument
Baghdad Tower
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Baghdad Tower
Landmark telecommunications tower with panoramic observation deck
Tower
Al-Khulafa Mosque
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Al-Khulafa Mosque
Historic Abbasid-era mosque in Baghdad with surviving minaret
Mosque
Al-Shaab Stadium
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Al-Shaab Stadium
Major Baghdad stadium used for national football matches
Stadium
Al-Shaheed Monument
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Al-Shaheed Monument
Prominent monument in Baghdad commemorating war martyrs
Monument
Firdos Square
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Firdos Square
Prominent Baghdad square known for 2003 statue toppling
Plaza
Umm al-Qura Mosque
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Umm al-Qura Mosque
Large Baghdad mosque with modern Iraqi architecture
Mosque
Baghdadi Museum
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Baghdadi Museum
Museum showcasing Baghdad's local history and artifacts
Museum
Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral
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Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral
Chaldean Catholic cathedral and significant Iraqi Christian church
Church
17th of Ramadan Mosque
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17th of Ramadan Mosque
Mosque named after Ramadan uprising memorial
Mosque
Al-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad
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Al-Rahman Mosque, Baghdad
Large Baghdad mosque with distinctive blue dome
Mosque
Mausoleum of Abdul-Qadir Gilani
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Mausoleum of Abdul-Qadir Gilani
Sufi shrine and mausoleum in Baghdad
Mosque
Mosque of Salman al-Farsi
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Mosque of Salman al-Farsi
Religious shrine mosque honoring Salman al-Farsi
Mosque
Mosque-Madrasa of al-Ahmadiyya
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Mosque-Madrasa of al-Ahmadiyya
Historic mosque-madrasa complex and former Islamic school
Mosque
Mosque-Madrasa of al-Asifyah
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Mosque-Madrasa of al-Asifyah
Ottoman-era mosque-madrasa complex in Baghdad
Mosque
Zumurrud Khatun Mosque
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Zumurrud Khatun Mosque
Medieval Baghdad mosque noted for historic mausoleum
Monument
As-Salam Palace
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As-Salam Palace
Presidential palace complex in Baghdad, Saddam-era building
Palace
Kahramana
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Kahramana
Neighborhood in Baghdad Governorate
Monument
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Abdul Muhsin Al-Saadoun
Monument
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Liberation Monument
Monument in Baghdad commemorating liberation
Monument
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Martyr Monument
National monument in Baghdad commemorating war martyrs
Monument
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Sheherezad
Neighborhood or locality in Baghdad Governorate
Monument
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Unknown Soldier Monument
National monument commemorating fallen unidentified soldiers
Monument