Qasr ShemamokKar-Tukulti-NinurtaNimrudKhirbat Qala Ibrahim Agha al AthariQabr Ibrahim BayizChyay Qerechux
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Mexmur

Mexmur is a town in Nineveh Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Qasr Shemamok, Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta and Nimrud.

35.7762° N, 43.5797° E

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see32
Notable207
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Qasr Shemamok

Heritage site · 50 km · Erbil Governorate

Must-see

Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta

Heritage site · 52 km · Saladin Governorate

Must-see

Nimrud

Heritage site · 53 km

Places near Mexmur by type

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One day from Mexmur

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

81 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 Mexmur
  2. Chyay Qerechuxviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Dushewan Villageviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Chiyay Qerechukhviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Wadi Kandi Azizviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Qabr Ibrahim Bayizheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Mexmur
Today’s loopMexmurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mexmur?

Khirbat Qala Ibrahim Agha al Athari (heritage site, about 3 km), Qabr Ibrahim Bayiz (heritage site, about 4 km), Chyay Qerechux (viewpoint, about 15 km), Dushewan Village (viewpoint, about 15 km), Chiyay Qerechukh (viewpoint, about 19 km), Wadi Kandi Aziz (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

35 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Mexmur?

Khirbat Qala Ibrahim Agha al Athari, about 3 km by road; Qabr Ibrahim Bayiz (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mexmur?

Chyay Qerechux, about 15 km by road; Dushewan Village (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mexmur?

Start in Mexmur, visit Chyay Qerechux, then Dushewan Village, then Chiyay Qerechukh, then Wadi Kandi Aziz, then Qabr Ibrahim Bayiz, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.