Places to visit near

Al Kūt

Al Kūt is a city in Wasit Governorate district, Iraq of about 315,162 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Tulul al-Baqarat, Tell Wilaya and Qaryat Wasit al Athariyah.

32.5128° N, 45.8182° EPop. 315,162

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see7
Notable86
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Kūt

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 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 Kūt
  2. Ali Aliviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Jasim al Aliheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tulul al-Baqaratheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tell Wilayaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sayyid Khayunheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Kūt
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Kūt?

Fisherman's Monument (monument, about 2 km), Manarat Shuhada al Atrak (heritage site, about 2 km), Al-Kut Barrage (dam, about 2 km), Tulul al-Baqarat (heritage site, about 27 km), Tell Wilaya (heritage site, about 33 km), Ali Ali (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 29 other attractions, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 mosques & dargahs, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Kūt?

شارع الزهراء, about 1 km by road; Fisherman's Monument (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Kūt?

ت, about 4 km by road; مفتاح الكوت (5 km) is next.

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

Start in Al Kūt, visit Ali Ali, then Jasim al Ali, then Tulul al-Baqarat, then Tell Wilaya, then Sayyid Khayun, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

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