Iraq's post-ISIS era: Tourism boom returns to the serene Kurdish mountains
Imam Hussain’s Holy Shrine
While this region is popularly known for the Battle of Karbala, other sites like Imam Hussain's Holy Shrine display a picturesque interior.
The Ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu
With historical ties leading back to Babylon and Mesopotamia, this ziggurat is one of the most visited ones in Iraq.
Iraqi National Museum
The Iraqi National Museum, which reopened last year in April, exhibits several never-seen-before artifacts. It plays a huge role in Baghdad's tourism, more so after some smuggled items were restored.
Jalil Khayat Mosque
A visit to Iraq is incomplete without its mosques, with Jalil Khayat Mosque securing popularity amongst tourists as the largest Sunni Mosque in Kurdistan.
Sulaymaniyah's waters
During the festive spirit of Eid, lines of cars lined up in the direction of the mountains, waterfalls, and lakes of Duhok and Sulaymaniyah. Known as the "Cultural Capital" of Kurdistan, Sulaymaniyah is recognised as the UNESCO City of Literature.
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