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 shopping, some of which are iconic. Among these is historic Mutanabbi Street, which is the city's main bookselling site. The very first books in the history of the state were sold here hundreds of years ago, and the most attractive bookstores are located in this street today. Here you can buy beautiful Koran editions, books on the history and culture of the state, as well as colorful booklets describing local attractions. Many shops located in Mutanabbi Street are beautifully decorated in the historic style. Another outstanding attraction of Baghdad is its old markets, each of which has its own unique features. The largest and liveliest one is Souq Al-Saray Market, presenting the most popular regional products on its counters. Here you can choose beautiful regional-style clothing, hand-woven carpets, and top-quality shoes made by local craftsmen. All kinds of oriental-style interior decorations are especially popular among tourists. You will also find stalls selling unique antiques and inexpensive souvenirs. Another historic market to visit in Baghdad is Copper Market. Workshops employing professional copper craftsmen have been operating in this area for hundreds of years. Here, they make incredibly beautiful tableware and interior items made of copper. Traditional oriental copper
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