Erbil

Erbil (Arbil, Hawler) is the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan.

You can read about a visit to Erbil in the Experiences section.

Places to Stay

Siako Hotel and Restaurant

60m Street - Opposite to Newcity. Tel: 0750 3156161. Email: siako_hotai@yahoo.com. Travellers review: A 3 star hotel which was clean, the staff friendly and as helpful as they could be given that we had no language in common and it had a good restaurant. The manager, Sherwan R. Dzali, has adequate English and is very helpful.

Samira Miss Hotel

At the edge of the Bazaar.

Things to See

The Erbil Citadel

The Citadel sits in the middle of Erbil City. It is a round structure, 30 meters high which dominates the old city and has been built upon seven layers of civilization. The total area of the Citadel is 110,000 square meters. The history of its building dates back to 6000 years and has been continuously inhabited since its founding.

Erbil Civilization Museum

The museum is on kirkuk Road near the Sheraton Hotel. It contains various antiquities, statues and remains from Erbil and the surrounding areas.

Great Bazaar (Qaysari Market)

Located in the city centre.

Sheikh Chooli Minaret

Southwest of the Citadel this minaret is all that is left of a mosque.

Erbil Citadel. Photo by Miroslaw Gorecki.

Ghost Town Inside Erbil Citadel. Photo by Miroslaw Gorecki.

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