Salman Pak

#136 among destinations in Iraq

City

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

Salman Pak, meaning "Salman the Pure", is a city located approximately 15 miles south of Baghdad near a peninsula formed by a broad eastward bend of the Tigris River. It is named after Salman the Persian, a companion of Muhammad buried in the city. ()

Local name: سلمان باك Coordinates: 33°5'59"N, 44°34'51"E

Location

DiyalaIraq

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Salman Pak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ctesiphon, Salman Al-Farsi Mosque, Taq Kasra, Al-Mada'in District.

0.4 miS
Archaeological site
Ctesiphon
11 min walk • Ctesiphon, an ancient city on the banks of the Tigris River, stands as a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations in what is now modern-day Iraq. This archaeological site, located approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, was once the capital of the...
~780 ftE
Mosque
Salman Al-Farsi Mosque
4 min walk • The Salman Al-Farsi Mosque, located in the city of Kufa in Iraq, is a site imbued with historical and religious significance. Named after Salman the Persian, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad, the mosque holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims around...
0.4 miS
Archaeological site
Taq Kasra
11 min walk • Taq Kasra, also known as the Archway of Ctesiphon, is a remarkable archaeological site located in modern-day Iraq, near the town of Salman Pak. This ancient arch is the only visible remnant of the once-great city of Ctesiphon, which served as the capital of the...
~1470 ftE
Neighbourhood
Al-Mada'in District
8 min walk • Al-Mada'in District is a district of the Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. It includes the city of Salman Pak, which incorporates the ancient ruins of Al-Mada'in, and the oldest freestanding mud brick arch in the world.