Iraq

Iraq sits in the historic region of Mesopotamia, often called the cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Explore 10 cities and find local places in Iraq.

Interesting cities in Iraq

Pick a city to see what is worth visiting, what is new, and where locals eat, stay and go out.

Baghdad is Iraq's storied capital, once the golden heart of the Islamic world.

Erbil is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, crowned by an ancient citadel.

Babylon is the legendary ancient city of the Hanging Gardens and the Ishtar Gate.

Najaf is a sacred Shia pilgrimage city, home to the shrine of Imam Ali.

Karbala is one of Shia Islam's holiest cities, centered on the shrine of Imam Hussein.

Basra is Iraq's southern port city, historically known as the Venice of the East.

Mosul is an ancient city near the ruins of Nineveh, capital of the ancient Assyrian Empire.

Ur is home to the remarkably preserved ziggurat of one of humanity's oldest cities.

Sulaymaniyah is a cultural hub of Iraqi Kurdistan, ringed by dramatic mountains.

Samarra is famed for its spiraling minaret, a UNESCO-listed marvel of Islamic architecture.

Find local restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shops, activities and services in Iraq, added by the businesses themselves.