Baghdad Governorate

City · 🇮🇶 Iraq

Population 9,500,000

Area 913 km²

Time zone Asia/Baghdad

Official website www.baghdad.gov.iq

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محافظة بغداد Essentials

This collection highlights Baghdad’s evolution from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern era. It features the National Museum of Iraq, home to one of the world's most significant collections of Mesopotamian antiquities, and the 14th-century BCE Dur-Kurigalzu ziggurat. Modern landmarks include the 204-meter Baghdad Tower and Al Salam Palace. The list also covers essential infrastructure like the Al Jumhuriya and Sarafiya bridges, which serve as vital links across the Tigris River, alongside the historic Abu Hanifah Mosque in the Adhamiyah district.

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Baghdad Viewpoints

Baghdad’s skyline is defined by a mix of mid-century modernism and contemporary infrastructure. This collection features prominent architectural landmarks like the 204-meter Baghdad Tower and the revolving Zawra Tower, alongside elevated urban locations and residential blocks that offer broad perspectives of the Tigris River and the city's dense urban grid. From historic towers to significant neighborhood junctions, these sites provide diverse vantage points for observing the capital’s layout and major monuments.

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Baghdad's Historical Treasures

Baghdad’s historical landscape spans millennia, from the 14th-century BC Kassite ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu to the medieval Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah, one of the world's oldest Islamic universities. The National Museum of Iraq houses a vast collection of Mesopotamian antiquities, while modern history is commemorated through the iconic split-dome Al-Shaheed Monument. This collection highlights the city's evolution from an ancient center of civilization to a major Abbasid capital and modern metropolis.

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