Baqubah, IraqEshnunnaMound A of Tutub (Khafajah)Al-Shaheed MonumentJerusalem RoundaboutImam Abu IdrisQarea Albumfrj
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Baqubah

Baqubah is a city in Diyala Governorate district, Iraq of about 152,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Eshnunna, Mound A of Tutub (Khafajah) and Al-Shaheed Monument.

33.7540° N, 44.6052° EPop. 152,550

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see49
Notable223
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Eshnunna

Heritage site · 40 km

Must-see

Mound A of Tutub (Khafajah)

Heritage site · 56 km · Baghdad Governorate

Must-see

Al-Shaheed Monument

Monument · 60 km · Baghdad Governorate

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One day from Baqubah

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

55 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 Baqubah
  2. Qarea Albumfrjviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Qalat al Mutawallaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Imam Abu al Karammosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Imam Abu Idrisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Imam Muhammad Bin Aliheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Baqubah
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Baqubah?

Jerusalem Roundabout (beach, about 4 km), Imam Abu Idris (heritage site, about 5 km), كنيسة أم المشورة الصالحة (church, about 5 km), Qarea Albumfrj (viewpoint, about 6 km), Ba'quba Stadium (attraction, about 6 km), Imam Muhammad Bin Ali (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

64 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 2 other attractions, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest fort to Baqubah?

Imam Abu Idris, about 5 km by road; Imam Muhammad Bin Ali (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baqubah?

Qarea Albumfrj, about 6 km by road; Tall Majah Laybah al Kabirah (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Baqubah?

Start in Baqubah, visit Qarea Albumfrj, then Qalat al Mutawalla, then Imam Abu al Karam, then Imam Abu Idris, then Imam Muhammad Bin Ali, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.