New Baghdad, Baghdad

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New Baghdad or Baghdad Al-Jidida is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad, Iraq. This district has nine Neighborhood Advisory Councils and a District Advisory Council. It is located east of the city center. This district was renamed 9 Nissan or Tisa Nissan. Nissan is the word for April, although most Iraqis do not yet use that name. It is also known as 7 Nissan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°18'48"N, 44°30'42"E

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نيسان7 (نافيت المشتل-أمين-روستومييا)Baghdad Iraq

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New Baghdad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al-Shaab Stadium, Al-Shaheed Monument, Meir Taweig Synagogue, Firdos Square.

4.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Shaab Stadium, Baghdad
114 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 miNW
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.
5.5 miW
Synagogue
Meir Taweig Synagogue, Baghdad
141 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.
5.3 miW
Memorial
Firdos Square, Baghdad
134 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.
5 miW
Church
Sayidat al-Nejat Cathedral in Baghdad, Baghdad
127 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.
4.5 miW
Church
Latin Cathedral of St. Joseph, Baghdad
114 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.
2.5 miS
Canal
Qanat al-Jaish, Baghdad
63 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.
4.8 miW
Universities and schools
Al Mansour University College, Baghdad
123 min walk • Al-Mansour University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.
4 miW
Universities and schools
Al Yarmouk University College, Baghdad
102 min walk • Al Yarmouk University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1996 in Diyala and the Medical Departments lie in Baghdad, Iraq.
4.5 miNW
Archaeological site
Shaduppum, Baghdad
115 min walk • Shaduppum is an archaeological site in Baghdad Governorate. Nowadays, it lies within the borders of modern Baghdad.
4.2 miE
Archaeological site
Tell Ishchali, Baghdad
109 min walk • Tell Ishchali is an archaeological site in Diyala Province. It is thought to be ancient Nerebtum or Kiti and was part of the city-state of Eshnunna. It was occupied during the Old Babylonian period.

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How to get to New Baghdad by public transport?

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كراج الرستمية (31 min walk)