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Notable fort · Saladin Governorate, Iraq

Old Palace

Old Palace is a fort in Saladin Governorate, Iraq.

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Old Palace: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

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

Best time to visit Old Palace

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Old Palace — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.45911, 43.25992. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Old Palace open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Old Palace yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Old Palace?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Old Palace?

    Nearby: Old Assyrian Temple of Ishtar at Assur (fort, 0 km), Ashur (Qal'at Sherqat) (fort, 0 km), Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta (fort, 5 km), Makhool Mountin (viewpoint, 45 km), Hatra (fort, 64 km), Neo-Assyrian Temple of of Sîn and Šamaš (fort, 0 km).

    Is Old Palace worth visiting?

    Old Palace is listed as a notable fort in Iraq on Spotwander.