Makhool MountinAshur (Qal'at Sherqat)Tell al-FakharChar Shlu HillAthar Ash Shaykh HamadZnawi̇r Lzagha
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Al ‘Abbāsī

Al ‘Abbāsī is a town in Kirkuk Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit: 48 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Makhool Mountin, Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) and Tell al-Fakhar.

35.2752° N, 43.5959° E

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km108
Must-see10
Notable103
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Makhool Mountin

Viewpoint · 27 km · Saladin Governorate

Must-see

Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat)

Heritage site · 45 km · Saladin Governorate

Must-see

Tell al-Fakhar

Heritage site · 46 km

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One day from Al ‘Abbāsī

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

105 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Al ‘Abbāsī
  2. Athar Ash Shaykh Hamadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Znawi̇r Lzaghaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Tall Maftulviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Tulul An Nawwarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Makhool Mountinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Al ‘Abbāsī
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al ‘Abbāsī?

Char Shlu Hill (hill, about 3 km), Makhool Mountin (viewpoint, about 27 km), Athar Ash Shaykh Hamad (heritage site, about 12 km), Znawi̇r Lzagha (viewpoint, about 16 km), Tall Maftul (viewpoint, about 22 km), Tulul An Nawwar (viewpoint, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al ‘Abbāsī?

108 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 other attractions, 14 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Al ‘Abbāsī?

Athar Ash Shaykh Hamad, about 12 km by road; Imām Muḩammad (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al ‘Abbāsī?

فلكة سوق العباسي, about 1 km by road; Char Shlu Hill (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al ‘Abbāsī?

Start in Al ‘Abbāsī, visit Athar Ash Shaykh Hamad, then Znawi̇r Lzagha, then Tall Maftul, then Tulul An Nawwar, then Makhool Mountin, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.