Iraq's Tourist Cities
Now that you have decided to take that trip to Iraq, you might be interested in learning more about the tourist cities most commonly frequented by other like-minded personalities. As I had listed in the introduction, plenty of misinformation is present on the internet when it comes to this niche. Yes, many websites deal with travel and tourist within Iraq. However, the website owners who maintain the data presented in these portals fail to keep them updated in an appropriate manner. Do you wish to become a prey to the hostile forces acting within the nation – just because you failed to read the rest of the sections?
Arbil is one exotic location, which one must never miss at any cost. If you wish to learn in depth about the rich cultural and commercial heritage of Iraq, this city must be topping the list. According to many historians, the Erbil Citadel is a testimonial of seven ancient civilizations that plied in Iraq. The Kurdish Textile Museum and the Minaret are other places of interest in this small province. Now listen carefully – it is best advised to discard any thoughts of visiting Ar Rutba. Militant forces are on the lookout for unsuspecting foreigners.
A trip to Iraq will be almost incomplete without touring Baghdad, the capital! The Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the Al-Shaheed Monument pay rich tributes to the soldiers who have lost their lives defending Iraq from the western forces. A host of nations serves as boundaries to this nation – one of them happen to be Kuwait. Near the Iraq-Kuwait border, there exists a small province termed as Basra. Although the place has nothing of interest, you might like to take up a paddling trip across the Shatt-al-Arab River.
Dahuk is yet another place in Iraq that is worth your time. In fact, quite a lot of tourists frequent this region to get a glimpse of the ancient mosque situated conveniently near the Bircin Hotel. If you are willing to walk, you might find yourself at the Zoroastian Temple. Do not miss the wonderful waterfalls present near the temple. Here is one city which you might want to cut off the list – it is none other than Fallujah. Only the western military forces frequent the city and they have surplus levels of protection – something that you will not be able to opt for.
Muslims might have heard a lot about Karbala. This is a holy city according to their scriptures. However, the times have changed a lot. Please do not visit this city. Two other cities that have suffered the same plight are Kirkuk and Mosul. As a rule of thumb, it is better to venture out only during the daytime. The local police might stop you for the occasional inspection; make sure you have your visa papers at a handy place. If you are not good with the language, please opt for a translator. All the best with the journey – do keep us updated with your experiences.