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Tallkayf

Tallkayf is a town in Nineveh Governorate district, Iraq of about 23,524 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit: 73 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Dur-Sharrukin, Tarbisu and Tepe Gawra.

36.4912° N, 43.1211° EPop. 23,524

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km132
Must-see42
Notable234
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Dur-Sharrukin, heritage site near Tallkayf
Must-see

Dur-Sharrukin

Heritage site · 12 km

Must-see

Tarbisu

Heritage site · 12 km

Tepe Gawra, heritage site near Tallkayf
Must-see

Tepe Gawra

Heritage site · 16 km

Places near Tallkayf by type

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One day from Tallkayf

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:48 pm

82 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 Tallkayf
  2. Dur-Sharrukinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tepe Gawraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mosul Grand Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Tarbisuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Badush Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Tallkayf
Today’s loopTallkayfStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tallkayf?

Dur-Sharrukin (heritage site, about 12 km), Tarbisu (heritage site, about 12 km), Tepe Gawra (heritage site, about 16 km), Badush Dam (dam, about 18 km), Tell Hassuna (heritage site, about 18 km), Mosul Grand Mosque (mosque, about 19 km).

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

132 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls, 11 mosques & dargahs, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Tallkayf?

Baysan, about 10 km by road; Maqam al Imam al Abbas Bin Ali (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tallkayf?

Al-Hadbaa Farms, about 12 km by road; Al Muharibeen Two Sides (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tallkayf?

Start in Tallkayf, visit Dur-Sharrukin, then Tepe Gawra, then Mosul Grand Mosque, then Tarbisu, then Badush Dam, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.