Iraqi University, Baghdad

#63 among attractions in Baghdad

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The Iraqi University offers bachelor's and graduate university degrees. It is located in the Adhamiyah district of Baghdad, Iraq. It was founded in 1989 and was formerly named the Islamic University. In 2010, the university council recommended that the name be changed to Iraqi University. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°24'4"N, 44°21'30"E

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ألأعظمية (أبو كورايعت)Baghdad Iraq

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Nearby attractions include: Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Abu Hanifa Mosque, Al-Sarafiya Bridge, Ashaar Baghdad.

1.9 miSW
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad
48 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baghdad, the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque stands as a magnificent testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This revered site is not just a mosque but a sanctuary that encapsulates the spiritual heart of the Shia Muslim community...
2 miS
Mosque
Abu Hanifa Mosque, Baghdad
52 min walk • The Abu Hanifa Mosque stands as a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of Baghdad, Iraq. Nestled in the Al-Adhamiyah neighborhood, this mosque is not only a place of worship but also a significant historical and cultural landmark.
3.4 miS
Bridge
Al-Sarafiya Bridge, Baghdad
87 min walk • Spanning the waters of the Tigris River in the heart of Baghdad, the Al-Sarafiya Bridge serves as a vital artery of connectivity and a historical landmark within the storied capital of Iraq. This significant bridge, a testament to the city's urban development...
3.9 miS
Memorial
Ashaar Baghdad, Baghdad
99 min walk • Ashaar Baghdad, also known as the Baghdad Book Street, is a beacon of culture and intellect nestled in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq. This noteworthy avenue, dedicated to the celebration of literature and knowledge, has become a central hub for book lovers and academics...
4.3 miSE
Mosque
Mausoleum of Umar Suhrawardi, Baghdad
110 min walk • The Mausoleum of Umar Suhrawardi is a historical and spiritual site nestled in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq. This mausoleum is a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of the city, as it serves as the final resting place of the revered Sufi saint, Sheikh Umar Suhrawardi.
3.6 miSE
Cemetery
Baghdad War Cemetery, Baghdad
92 min walk • The Baghdad War Cemetery is a cemetery in Baghdad in Iraq. The cemetery contains 4480 interments and commemorations. Many graves are marked by Commonwealth War Graves Commission gravestones. The CWGC graves in the cemetery commemorate military personnel killed in the country in World War I and World War II.
2.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Adhamiyah, Baghdad
58 min walk • Al-Adhamiyah, also Azamiya, is a neighborhood and east-central district of the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad.
3.6 miS
Palace
Khuld Palace, Baghdad
91 min walk • The Khuld Palace was one of the principal caliphal palaces in Baghdad during the early Abbasid Caliphate.
1.6 miSW
City, Neighbourhood
Kadhimiya, Baghdad
42 min walk • Al-Kāẓimiyyah or Al-Kāẓimayn is a northern neighbourhood of the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It is about 5 kilometres from the city's center, on the west bank of the Tigris. Al-Kāẓimiyyah is also the name of one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad.
1.8 miS
Bridge
Al-Aimmah Bridge, Baghdad
46 min walk • Al-Aimmah Bridge is a bridge over the river Tigris in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad. The bridge links the areas of A'dhamiyyah, which is a majority Sunni Arab area, from its east bank, with the Shi'te area of Kadhimiyyah on its west. A'dhamiyyah is where the mosque of Sunni Imam Abu Hanifah is located.
4.4 miSE
Street
Al Rasheed Street, Baghdad
113 min walk • Al Rasheed Street or Al Rashid Street is one of the main streets in downtown Baghdad. Its origin dates back to the Ottomans who ruled Iraq from 1534 to 1918. During that time, the only known public street in Baghdad was Al Naher Street.

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