Places of Interest
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Erbil Citadel and Textile MuseumDating back at least 6,000 years, Erbil citadel is the oldest continuously inhabited urban settlement in the world and well worth a visit. Sitting at the main entrance to the citadel is an imposing statue of Mubarak Ahmad Ibn Al-Mustawfi (1167-1239 AD) – a former minister |
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Shar Garden SquareShar Garden Square is a recently constructed esplanade just below the citadel complete with fountains, brick arcades and a clock tower modeled on London’s Big Ben. A favorite haunt of Erbilites with its narguille cafes and teashops, the square attracts locals of all ages and is |
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Minare Park and the Muzzafariya MinaretWithout a doubt the most architectural of Erbil’s green spaces, Minare Park, close to the city center, offers up an eclectic fare of circular terraces, Etruscan columns and cascading fountains. Lit up like an urban wonderland on summer evenings, the park is a popular destination for |
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Shanidar Park and Art GalleryThe most popular urban destination for Erbil’s park-lovers, Shanidar Park is unlikely to offer any respite from the bustle of the city center but provides a great opportunity for a spot of people-watching. Don’t be surprised to find queues after sunset in the summer months when |
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Sami Abdul Rahman ParkThe biggest and greenest of Erbil’s parks is undoubtedly Sami Abdu-Rahman. A favorite spot among the residents of Erbil for family picnics and a welcome refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city, Sami Abdu-Rahman Park has all you would expect a park of this |
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Gali Ali Bag waterfallsHailed as the highest waterfall in the Middle East, Gali Ali Bag, a dusty but beautiful three-hour drive from Erbil, is a mountain resort located on the intersection of two mountain ranges – the Korek chain in the north and the Bradost chain in the west |
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Bekhal ResortIt is located 10km to the west of the west of Rawanduz City, and 135km from Erbil. It can be reached through two ways, either from Rawanduz or from Geli Ali Beg. Maximum temperatures there reach 32C in summer. In the resort there is a waterfall |
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The fortress of BanamanIt is located to the North of the city of Erbil near the village and Salahaddin, 25km from Erbil. It is a military fortress that was built in the period of Suleiman Beg, prince of Soran. The 40-meter high fortress is built over a hill. The |
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ShinglbanaShinglbana is found only in five countries including Kurdistan. Shinglbana consists of fifty booths moving on a railway which is 1475 meters long and 300 meters higher than bekhal fall. They move across Hendren, Korak, Zozig and Bradost mountains. It is 200 meters higher than |
