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Oldest mosque in Baghdad with parts dating back to 902 AD.
The Al-Khulafa Mosque, also known as the Al-Qasr Mosque, is a Sunni mosque located in the al-Rusafa district of Baghdad, in the Baghdad Governorate of Iraq. Situated on Jumhuriya Street, it is the oldest surviving mosque in Baghdad. It was first built in 908 CE and was completely rebuilt and restored in the 1960s by the Ministry of Awqaf in its current shape.
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Built in 1898, it is the seat of the Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate of Babylon.
شارع المتنبي
Baghdad's historic booksellers' street, named after the 10th-century poet Al-Mutanabbi. Every Friday, the street hosts a bustling book market where vendors sell everything from rare Arabic manuscripts to secondhand novels. The nearby Shahbandar Café, one of Baghdad's oldest, is a popular stop. The street was badly damaged in a 2007 car bombing but has been fully rebuilt and remains the intellectual heart of the city.
المدرسة المستنصرية
Often referred to as the Abbasid Palace, this medieval-era scholarly complex was established in 1227 CE. It's one of the oldest buildings still standing in Baghdad and a central landmark in the historic district.
المتحف البغدادي
History and folklore museum depicting life in Baghdad.
سوق الصفافير
One of the oldest markets in Baghdad, where coppersmiths have been hammering out trays, pots, and decorative items for centuries. The rhythmic sound of metalwork is audible from several streets away. A fascinating place to watch traditional craftsmen at work and pick up handmade souvenirs.
Mosque and mausoleum dedicated to Abdul Qadir Gilani, an 11th century mystic who was the founded of the Qadiriyya Sufi Order.