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Formerly the main synagogue in Baghdad, now abandoned and neglected. Said to be built on the site of a former synagogue, built by King Jeconiah, who was exiled from the Land of Israel to Babylon, in 597 BCE.
The Great Synagogue of Baghdad, also known as the Shaf ve’Yativ Synagogue or Shad veYativ Synagogue is a former synagogue, located in Baghdad, Iraq. Rebuilt several times, the building now serves as a Jewish museum.
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Oldest mosque in Baghdad with parts dating back to 902 AD.
Built in 1898, it is the seat of the Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate of Babylon.
المتحف البغدادي
History and folklore museum depicting life in Baghdad.
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.
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.