Tourist attractionShanidar Valley (Mergasur)
Shanidar Cave
The famous archaeological cave on Bradost Mountain in the Zagros — where the remains of ten Neanderthals and the much-debated "flower burial" were found.
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From the ancient Erbil Citadel to the waterfalls of the Hamilton Road — everything you need to plan a trip: attractions, famous hotels, entry rules and agencies
Attractions
Erbil Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage), Qaysari Bazaar, Korek Mountain, Dukan Lake and more
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Famous hotels of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah — every detail taken from each hotel's official website
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Entry rules for Iranian travellers, money and currency, local norms and safety — short and practical
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Tourist attractionHalabja
Halabja Monument & Peace Museum
The memorial to the victims of the 16 March 1988 chemical attack on Halabja, dedicated in September 2003.
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Tourist attractionSulaymaniyah
Amna Suraka Museum (Red Security)
The former Ba'ath security headquarters and prison in Sulaymaniyah, converted in 2003 into a memorial museum for its victims.
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Tourist attractionSulaymaniyah (Ranya)
Lake Dukan
The largest lake in Iraqi Kurdistan, formed by the Dukan Dam on the Lesser Zab — a destination for boating and lakeside resorts.
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Tourist attractionRawanduz
Rawanduz & its Canyon
A historic mountain town and former capital of the Soran Emirate, perched on the edge of a gorge once described as the finest in Asia.
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Tourist attractionRawanduz
Bekhal Waterfall
A rushing spring-fed cascade 10 kilometres west of Rawanduz — a famous summer resort with tea houses and platforms built over the water.
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HotelSulaymaniyah
Highcrest Hotel
The well-known hotel on Bakrajo Road opposite Sulaymaniyah's Majidi Mall — the first hotel of the Highcrest chain.
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HotelSulaymaniyah
Copthorne Hotel Baranan
The Copthorne-brand hotel (Millennium group) in Sulaymaniyah's Sarchinar district, about ten minutes from the airport.
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Hotel5-starSulaymaniyah
Titanic Hotel & Spa
An independent five-star hotel in Sulaymaniyah's Goizha area whose spa complex, per the official site, is among the largest in Iraq.
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