Things to Do

Things to Do in Iskandariya

There are 25 attractions in Iskandariya. Imam Husayn Shrine, major shiite shrine and pilgrimage complex, is the most popular.

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Imam Husayn Shrine
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Imam Husayn Shrine
Major Shiite shrine and pilgrimage complex
Mosque
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
Etemenanki
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Etemenanki
Ancient Babylonian ziggurat, associated with the Tower of Babel
Archaeological Site
Taq Kasra
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Taq Kasra
Ancient Sassanian palace remnant with massive brick arch
Archaeological Site
Esagila
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Esagila
Ancient Babylonian temple complex dedicated to the god Marduk
Temple
Al-Abbas Shrine
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Al-Abbas Shrine
Important Shiite shrine and pilgrimage site in Karbala
Mosque
Kutha
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Kutha
Ancient Mesopotamian city ruins and archaeological site
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-Shaab Stadium
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Al-Shaab Stadium
Major Baghdad stadium used for national football matches
Stadium
Firdos Square
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Firdos Square
Prominent Baghdad square known for 2003 statue toppling
Plaza
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
Mosque of Salman al-Farsi
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Mosque of Salman al-Farsi
Religious shrine mosque honoring Salman al-Farsi
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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Sheherezad
Neighborhood or locality in Baghdad Governorate
Monument
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Unknown Soldier Monument
National monument commemorating fallen unidentified soldiers
Monument
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Babylon
Ancient Mesopotamian city with monumental ruins.
Historical Site