Al-Rashid, Baghdad

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Al Rasheed or Al Rashid is one of the nine administrative districts in Baghdad, Iraq. It is in southern Baghdad, on the western side of the Tigris River. Mansour district is to the north of the western half of the district, on the other side of the Baghdad Airport Road. ()

Coordinates: 33°16'60"N, 44°28'0"E

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كرّادة (الرشيد كامب)Baghdad Iraq

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Al-Rashid – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Republican Palace, Al-Shaab Stadium, Al-Shaheed Monument, 14th of July Bridge.

3.6 miNW
Palace
Republican Palace, Baghdad
93 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baghdad, the Republican Palace is a prominent landmark that stands as a testament to Iraq's rich history and political evolution. This grandiose palace, a tag of opulent architecture and power, has long been associated with the governance of the...
3.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdad
87 min walk • Al-Shaab Stadium, a landmark in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq, stands as a testament to the country's passion for sports, particularly football. This historical sports venue has been a centerpiece for Iraqi sports since its inauguration, hosting numerous local...
4.3 miN
Dramatic monument to Iraqi soldiers
Al-Shaheed Monument, Baghdad
110 min walk • The Al-Shaheed Monument, also known as the Martyr's Memorial, is a significant landmark in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq. This iconic monument stands as a poignant tribute to the Iraqi soldiers who fell during the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s.
4 miW
Bridge
14th of July Bridge, Baghdad
102 min walk • The Bridge of the 14th July is a suspension bridge over the Tigris in Baghdad, Iraq that carries vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The bridge carries Arbataash Tamuz street from the center of the city south into the Karrada peninsula.
4 miNW
Synagogue
Meir Taweig Synagogue, Baghdad
101 min walk • The Meir Taweig Synagogue is the only synagogue still active in Baghdad, Iraq. Today, a small group of Jews looks after the synagogue. The synagogue is located in Al-Bataween district in eastern Baghdad.
3.4 miNW
Memorial
Firdos Square, Baghdad
88 min walk • Firdos Square is a public open space in central Baghdad, Iraq. It is named after the Arabic word Firdows, which means "paradise". The site has been the location of several monumental artworks.
2.9 miNW
Church
Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral in Baghdad, Baghdad
74 min walk • The Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral in Baghdad is a Cathedral of the Syriac or Antiochian Catholic Church located in Baghdad, Iraq. in Karada The current bishop is Archbishop Yousif Abba and the cathedral is 380m from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Nareg.
2.6 miNW
Church
Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph, Baghdad
66 min walk • The St. Joseph's Cathedral or Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph is a Catholic cathedral located in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Because it is in the jurisdiction of the Latin Church, it is sometimes called the Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph in order to distinguish it from the Chaldean Cathedral of St.
3.5 miE
Canal
Qanat al-Jaish, Baghdad
89 min walk • Army Canal is a 25-kilometre waterway connecting the Tigris and Diyala rivers, forms the western boundary of Sadr City, and when completed, will once again supply irrigation water to nearby agricultural areas and clean drinking water to Rusafa, Baghdad. Also along its course a highway road runs.
3.1 miNW
Universities and schools
Al Mansour University College, Baghdad
80 min walk • Al-Mansour University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.
1.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Al Yarmouk University College, Baghdad
44 min walk • Al Yarmouk University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1996 in Diyala and the Medical Departments lie in Baghdad, Iraq.

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كراج الاتراك للشاحنات (28 min walk)