Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Middle East
  3. Iraq
  4. What to see
  5. Babil
  6. Babylon
  7. Tower of Babel

Tower of Babel, Babylon

#2 among attractions in Babylon

Top attraction, Tower
Tower of Babel
Gallery (1)
Map
Tower of Babel location map
Map
Tower of Babel location map

Facts and practical information

Local name: برج بابل Coordinates: 32°32'11"N, 44°25'16"E
Address

Babylon Iraq

ContactAdd
Social media
Add
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
Tower of Babel Public Transportation
BabylonBus stationsBabylonRailway stations

Babylon plan & book

Unleash the traveler in you — discover the cheapest flight deals, find the perfect hotel or hostel nearby, and search for the best car rental prices. Travel at your own pace to discover new places and enjoy your journey.

Babylon
Day trips

Tower of Babel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lion of Babylon, Esagila, Etemenanki, Euphrates Tunnel.

  • lion of babylon0.6 miN
    Monuments and statues

    Lion of Babylon, Babylon

    16 min walk • The Lion of Babylon is a revered historical artifact and a symbol of the ancient city of Babylon, located in modern-day Iraq. This majestic basalt sculpture, estimated to date back to the 6th century BC, during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II, represents the...

  • esagila babylon~880 ftS
    Temple

    Esagila, Babylon

    5 min walk • The Ésagila or Esangil was a temple dedicated to Marduk, the protector god of Babylon. It lay south of the ziggurat Etemenanki.

  • etemenanki babylon location map
    ~100 ftW
    Tower

    Etemenanki, Babylon

    1 min walk • Etemenanki was a ziggurat dedicated to Marduk in the ancient city of Babylon. It now exists only in ruins, located about 90 kilometres south of Baghdad, Iraq.

  • euphrates tunnel babylon location map
    ~1870 ftW
    Tunnel

    Euphrates Tunnel, Babylon

    10 min walk • The Euphrates Tunnel was a legendary tunnel purportedly built between 2180 and 2160 BCE under the river Euphrates to connect the two halves of the city of Babylon in Mesopotamia. The existence of the Euphrates Tunnel has not been confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tower of Babel?

Nearby attractions include Etemenanki, Babylon (1 min walk), Esagila, Babylon (5 min walk), Euphrates Tunnel, Babylon (10 min walk), Lion of Babylon, Babylon (16 min walk).

Where to next? Visit babil Babil region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Iraq.

Iraq ▪ Al-Anbar ▪ Al-Basrah ▪ Al-Muthannia ▪ Al-Qadisiyah ▪ An-Najaf ▪ Arbil ▪ As-Sulaymaniyah ▪ At-Ta'mim ▪ Babil ▪ Baghdad ▪ Dhi-Qar ▪ Dihok ▪ Diyala ▪ Karbala ▪ Maysan ▪ Ninawa ▪ Sala ad-Din ▪ Wasit