The legendary center of the Republic of Iraq – Baghdad – is situated on the bank of the Tigris River that flows in Mesopotamia. This land is the birthplace of the famous “One Thousand and One Nights”. It is also home to some of the earliest civilizations in the world. At some point in history, Baghdad was even the largest city in the world with a population of more than a million. When translated from Persian, the name literally means “bestowed by God” (bagh means God and dad is given).
Do you like walking around colorful oriental markets and modern shopping centers? If you do, Baghdad will be a perfect holiday destination for you. The city has many attractive places to go … 
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Although Baghdad can hardly be called a popular holiday destination for tourists with children, it still has some attractive places to offer families. Tours of historical sites and most … Open
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When Americans started bombing Iraq with aircraft, the bridge couldn’t escape missiles. Severely damaged but not completely ruined, the bridge kept standing until 2007. This is when its strong pillars became completely broken and the giant bridge fell into water. A terrorist attack helped to break the bridge down. Iraq’s government promised to restore the important bridge, and the country’s prime minister officially opened the restored Al-Sarafiya Bridge already in 2008.
Baghdad offers its guests a huge choice of attractions. You can visit some of the numerous religious and historical sights, as well as interesting museums. Many tourists start their … Open
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The Abbasid Palace is a beautiful architectural landmark that tourists should visit during their stay in the city. This is an important cultural sight of the late 12th century. The palace is located in the central part of Baghdad. According to local theories, this was initially a school. Local schools have an unusual term to describe them - madrasa. The décor is strikingly rich and sumptuous. The walls are covered with marble mosaic, and mirrors have intricate bronze ornaments. Skillful marble, wooden, and gypsum carving simply cannot leave visitors indifferent.
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It is possible to reach Baghdad only by making a transfer flight with a change in Istanbul, Dubai, and Athens. Traveling from Jordan is the easiest way to reach Baghdad by land. Taking into consideration the unstable situation in the world, it is better to enter Iraq using the Ibrahim Khalil border crossing if you choose to travel by bus. Tourists are usually recommended flying to Baghdad from Turkish cities. At the airport, it is always possible to catch a taxi that will take you to the city center.
Sightseeing in Iraq: things to see
The region survived through a difficult and long period of colonization. Ottomans conquered it in 1534 and made Iraq a part of the Ottoman Empire. The British conquered the country in 1914. Despite the obtaining of independence in 1932, Iraq couldn’t completely get rid of the reign of the British Empire. During the 20th century, the country suffered from revolutions and military coups. Even nowadays, there are tensions between different political parties and groups in the country.
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