Must-see heritage site · Babil Governorate, Iraq

Lion of Babylon

اسد بابل

Lion of Babylon is a heritage site in Babil Governorate, Iraq.

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Lion of Babylon: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Lion of Babylon

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Lion of Babylon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 32.54502, 44.42155. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Lion of Babylon?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Lion of Babylon?

    Nearby: Babylon (sanctuary, 1 km), Babylon city (fort, 1 km), Etemenanki (fort, 1 km), Hillah Museum (dargah, 9 km), Tell Uhaimir (fort, 19 km), Ezida (fort, 23 km).

    Is Lion of Babylon worth visiting?

    Lion of Babylon is listed as a must-see heritage site in Iraq on Spotwander.