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Al Ḩayy

Al Ḩayy is a town in Wasit Governorate district, Iraq of about 78,272 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Qaryat Wasit al Athariyah, Tulul al-Baqarat and Tell Wilaya.

32.1742° N, 46.0434° EPop. 78,272

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see11
Notable85
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Ḩayy

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:39 pm

166 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 Ḩayy
  2. Tulul al-Baqaratheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Qalat al Hajj Jabirheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Maftul Husain al Karkushmosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Cala Shaikh Abdullaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Qaryat Wasit al Athariyahheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Ḩayy
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Ḩayy?

Qaryat Wasit al Athariyah (heritage site, about 27 km), Cala Shaikh Abdulla (heritage site, about 13 km), Qalat Abd Allah al Yasin (heritage site, about 13 km), Qalat al Hajj Jabir (heritage site, about 17 km), Maftul Husain al Karkush (mosque or dargah, about 21 km), Tulul al-Baqarat (heritage site, about 44 km).

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

80 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 21 other attractions, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 mosques & dargahs, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Ḩayy?

جامع العباسية, about 1 km by road; Imām Sayyid ‘Abbās (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Ḩayy?

الأقواس, about 1 km by road; جسر الموفقية (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Ḩayy?

Start in Al Ḩayy, visit Tulul al-Baqarat, then Qalat al Hajj Jabir, then Maftul Husain al Karkush, then Cala Shaikh Abdulla, then Qaryat Wasit al Athariyah, and drive back — about 166 km by road in all.

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