Leisure Tourism In Iraq

Leisure Tourism In Iraq

Iraq was the cradle of many successive civilizations, and it contains many archaeological and natural tourist destinations that deserve you to pay attention to them, and contrary to what some may think, Iraq is a safe country and the people are hospitable to the utmost degree, contact our team to obtain a consultation regarding Tourism in Iraq and organize your tour.

Iraq is a wonderful country that is characterized by its somewhat hot climate, and it has many tourist spots that may surprise you that you did not know it was actually existing, including:

Visit the places mentioned in the divine books

You will be surprised to know that some of the places mentioned in the Bible are in Iraq, as the location of the Garden of Eden as well as the city of Ur where Abraham and his family eventually grew up, and do not forget the ruins of the city of Babylon, which still stands in the southwest of the city of Baghdad in Iraq.

Despite all the thefts and wars that took place in Iraq, parts of the Old Kingdom can still be found to this day. There is a belief that the Tower of Babel is located in Iraq and that it is dedicated to the god Marduk, the god of Mesopotamia.

Visit historical mosques

Iraq, as a country with a history dating back thousands of years, has a large number of religious monuments dedicated to the Islamic side. It contains the mosque of Imam Ali in Najaf, and the tomb of Ali bin Abi Talib, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. It is also believed that he was buried next to Imam Ali the remains of Adam and Noah.

The shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala, Iraq, is one of the most important shrines for Shiite Muslims in Iraq. This is believed to be the last place where the remains of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third imam of Islam, were buried. Both sites receive religious tourists each year due to their importance in the Shiite faith.

Learn more about the origins of our civilizations

Being the cradle of modern human civilization, Iraq possesses a good number of archaeological artifacts dating back to the Mesopotamian era. You will find them in the Iraqi Museum in Baghdad.

This museum was looted during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, but with the tireless efforts of the Baghdad Museum project, the museum was reopened in 2015. There, you can still find thousands of artifacts from the past such as statues, ancient masks and other important pieces from Our past which will surely teach you more about the origins of modern man.

Martyr’s Monument in Iraq

The Martyr’s Monument or the Martyr’s Monument was designed by Iraqi sculptor Ismail Fateh al-Turk in memory of those who fought and lost their lives during the Iran-Iraq War.

Founded in 1983, this monumental architectural structure is located in the middle of an artificial lake. Beneath it is a library, museum, and other facilities that you can visit to learn more about the Iraqi soldiers who fought and lost their lives during the historic eight-year war that exhausted both countries.

 Enjoy the cable car and relax in the mountains

If you decide to visit Kurdistan in Iraq, you may want to visit Korek Mountain for recreation, as Korek Mountain Resort is located on the top of the mountain and can be reached by cable car as well.

Enjoy activities like skiing, paragliding, jet-skiing and paintball shooting at this exciting resort. There are also more than a hundred villas where you can spend a night or more in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Connect with nature

The marshes between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers were the cradle of the country’s beautiful wildlife and landscapes. Although these marshes were drained by the governments of Iraq previously for political reasons, nowadays, you can now enjoy these waters by boat and visit the artificial islands again where you can find beautiful houses made of reeds, with mountain views that will surely amaze your eyes.

Book your tourist trip to the great Iraq, with its ancient past and beautiful nature, and get a set of multiple services, including these services:

– Pick up from home and drop off to the airport

– International flight to Iraq

-Transportation inside Iraq to and from the airport

– Tourist trips in Iraq (optional)

-Hotel reservations or bookings

Travelers team services start from your home and will safely return you back to your home after you have the most enjoyable time and unforgettable tourist experiences, contact us now and get more information.

 

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