Baghdad is located in the middle of the Mesopotamian Plain and serves as the capital of Iraq. It is the capital of the Baghdad Province and the largest city in Iraq, as well as its economic and cultural center. Historically, Baghdad was the political, religious, economic, commercial, academic, and transportation center of Islamic civilization.
Among Middle Eastern cities, Baghdad ranks fourth after Cairo, Tehran, and Istanbul, and second in the Arab world after Cairo. Despite the ongoing conflicts in Iraq in recent years, Baghdad remains a city with numerous historical sites. The Baghdad Tower, the National Museum of Iraq, Baghdad Zoo, and the Kazimain Holy Shrine are some of the must-see attractions. The National Museum of Iraq houses artifacts from the Mesopotamian civilization, and its collection is one of the most important in the world. The Kazimain Holy Shrine is a grand complex consisting of mosques and tombs, where some famous historians like Sheikh al-Mufid and Nasir al-Din al-Tusi are buried.
Baghdad
Reasons to visit: Capital of Iraq
Continent where the attraction is located: Asia
Country/Region where the attraction is located: Iraq
Province/State where the attraction is located: Baghdad Governorate
City where the attraction is located: Baghdad