Places to visit near

Baladrūz

Baladrūz is a town in Diyala Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 28 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Tell Rashid, Eshnunna and Choga Mami.

33.6963° N, 45.0778° E

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see39
Notable206
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Baladrūz

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:57 pm

158 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 Baladrūz
  2. Hawr Wardahlake · 45 min
  3. Hawr al Kalblake · 45 min
  4. Imam Aunheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Imam Shaikh Muhammadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tell Rashidheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Baladrūz
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Baladrūz?

Imam Daddat Thiyay (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Imam Shaikh Muhammad (heritage site, about 16 km), Ash Shaykh Muhammad (heritage site, about 16 km), Marqad Ash Shaykh Muhammad (heritage site, about 16 km), Hawr al Kalb (lake, about 19 km), Imam Aun (heritage site, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baladrūz?

39 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 mosques & dargahs, 2 other attractions, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Baladrūz?

Imam Shaikh Muhammad, about 16 km by road; Ash Shaykh Muhammad (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baladrūz?

Tall Abu Shawm, about 29 km by road; حمرين (46 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Baladrūz?

Start in Baladrūz, visit Hawr Wardah, then Hawr al Kalb, then Imam Aun, then Imam Shaikh Muhammad, then Tell Rashid, and drive back — about 158 km by road in all.