Salah ad Din
Historic province named after the great Kurdish leader
Central Iraq
1.5 million
Best: October - April
About Salah ad Din
Salah ad Din province is named after Saladin (Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi), the famous Kurdish military leader who recaptured Jerusalem during the Crusades. The region includes the historic city of Samarra with its famous spiral minaret, and Tikrit, known for its traditional architecture and historical significance.
Top Attractions
Samarra Archaeological City
4.8
UNESCO World Heritage site with spiral minaret
Archaeological
Great Mosque of Samarra
4.7
Historic mosque with unique spiral minaret
Religious
Tikrit Old City
4.3
Traditional architecture and local culture
Historical
Abbasid Palaces
4.5
Ruins of ancient Islamic palaces
ArchaeologicalQuick Facts
Region: Central Iraq
Population: 1.5 million
Best time to visit: October - April
Airport: Use Baghdad International Airport (120km away)
Transportation
Taxi
Bus
Private car
Samarra is easily accessible as a day trip from Baghdad.
