Basrah District, Basra

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Basrah District is a district of Basra Governorate, Iraq. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°30'0"N, 47°46'60"E

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Basrah District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basrah Museum, Basra War Cemetery, Basra Sports City, Al-Maqam Mosque.

4.6 miE
Museum
Basrah Museum, Basra
118 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Basra, Iraq, the Basrah Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history in a region steeped in the legacy of ancient civilizations. This museum, which is housed in one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces, offers a unique glimpse into...
3 miNE
Cemetery
Basra War Cemetery, Basra
78 min walk • The Basra War Cemetery was a military cemetery in Basra, Iraq, built for soldiers killed during the Mesopotamian campaign in the First World War. It was maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission until 2007.
4.2 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Basra Sports City, Basra
106 min walk • Basra International Stadium is a sports complex in Basra, southern Iraq.
3.5 miNE
Mosque
Al-Maqam Mosque, Basra
91 min walk • Al-Maqam Mosque is a historic mosque in the city of Basra, Iraq. It is located in the Al-'Ashara region.
~560 ftNW
Mosque
Imam Mosa Al Kadhim Grand Mosque, Basra
3 min walk • The Imam Mosa Al Kadhim Grand Mosque is a grand mosque located in the city of Basra, Iraq. Following partial destruction, in 2012 reconstruction of the mosque commenced. The mosque is located near the city of Mishraq and near Hayaniya.
5.1 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Basrah, Basra
131 min walk • The University of Basrah is situated in the city of Basra, Iraq. For historic reasons the final -h is retained on Basrah in the name of the university.
4 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al Fayhaa Stadium, Basra
102 min walk • Al Fayhaa Stadium, also known as Mohamed Musbah Al‑Waeli Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Basra, Southern Iraq. The stadium is part of the much larger Basra Sports City complex, and is surrounded by many football training pitches, four Five Star hotels and other sports-related facilities.
3.6 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Mina'a Stadium, Basra
93 min walk • Al Mina'a Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Basra, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and served as the home stadium of Al Minaa. The stadium holds 10,000 people.
4.1 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Karbala Sports City, Basra
106 min walk • Karbala International Stadium is the largest sports stadium in the city of Karbala and the middle-Euphrates area. It can accommodate more than 30 thousand spectators and was opened on 12 May 2016.