Explore Iraqi Cities
Discover the unique character, rich history, and cultural treasures of Iraq's most fascinating destinations
Baghdad
Central IraqThe historic capital with ancient treasures and modern culture
Al-Mustansiriya UniversityNational Museum+1 more
Population: 7.2 million
Best time: October - April
Najaf
Central IraqSacred Shia city and center of Islamic learning
Imam Ali ShrineWadi-us-Salaam Cemetery+1 more
Population: 1.4 million
Best time: November - March
Karbala
Central IraqHoly city of pilgrimage and spiritual significance
Imam Hussein ShrineAbbas Shrine+1 more
Population: 700,000
Best time: October - April
Erbil
KurdistanAncient citadel city in Kurdistan region
Erbil CitadelKurdish Culture+1 more
Population: 1.5 million
Best time: April - June, September - November
Basra
Southern IraqVenice of the East with waterways and palm groves
Shatt al-ArabOld Basra+1 more
Population: 2.1 million
Best time: November - March
Mosul
Northern IraqHistoric city with ancient Assyrian heritage
Al-Nuri MosqueNineveh Ruins+1 more
Population: 1.8 million
Best time: April - June, September - November
Sulaymaniyah
KurdistanCultural capital of Kurdistan with mountains and museums
Sulaymaniyah MuseumAzadi Park+1 more
Population: 1.2 million
Best time: April - June, September - November
Kirkuk
Northern IraqOil-rich city with diverse cultural heritage
Kirkuk CitadelOil Museum+1 more
Population: 1.1 million
Best time: March - May, October - December
Babylon
Central IraqAncient wonder with archaeological marvels
Hanging Gardens SiteIshtar Gate+1 more
Population: 200,000
Best time: October - April
Anbar
Western IraqVast desert province with ancient trade routes
RamadiFallujah+1 more
Population: 1.7 million
Best time: November - March
Dohuk
KurdistanMountain city in Kurdistan with stunning landscapes
Dohuk DamKurdish Mountains+1 more
Population: 500,000
Best time: April - June, September - November
Dhi Qar
Southern IraqCradle of civilization with ancient Sumerian sites
Ur ZigguratNasiriyah+1 more
Population: 2.0 million
Best time: November - March
Diyala
Eastern IraqAgricultural heartland with rivers and orchards
BaqubahDiyala River+1 more
Population: 1.6 million
Best time: October - April
Muthanna
Southern IraqDesert province with Bedouin culture and traditions
SamawahDesert Culture+1 more
Population: 750,000
Best time: November - March
Halabja
KurdistanKurdish city known for resilience and mountain beauty
Memorial MonumentKurdish Culture+1 more
Population: 100,000
Best time: April - June, September - November
Qadisiyah
Central IraqHistoric province with ancient Islamic heritage
DiwaniyahIslamic Heritage+1 more
Population: 1.2 million
Best time: October - April
Maysan
Southern IraqMarshland province with unique wetland ecosystems
AmarahMesopotamian Marshes+1 more
Population: 1.0 million
Best time: November - March
Ninawa
Northern IraqAncient Assyrian heartland with archaeological wonders
NinevehAssyrian Ruins+1 more
Population: 3.7 million
Best time: April - June, September - November
Salah ad Din
Central IraqHistoric province named after the great Kurdish leader
TikritSamarra+1 more
Population: 1.5 million
Best time: October - April
Wasit
Eastern IraqArchaeological treasure with ancient Islamic sites
KutArchaeological Sites+1 more
Population: 1.3 million
Best time: October - April