Founded in 762 AD by Al-Mansur, Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and became its most notable development project. The city evolved into an intellectual and cultural center.

Dec 18, 2025 · Baghdad, capital city of Iraq. It is Iraq’s largest city and one of the most populous urban agglomerations of the Middle East. The city was founded in 762 as the capital of the Abbasid dynasty …

With a municipal population estimated at 7,000,000, it is the largest city in Iraq and the second-largest city in the Arab World (after Cairo). Located on the Tigris River, the city dates back to at least the …

Baghdad (Arabic: بـغداد Baġdād) is the capital and largest city of Iraq, with an estimated population of 6-7 million. Once one of the greatest centres of learning and culture in the world, Baghdad was the …

Sep 4, 2025 · Baghdad is enjoying a construction boom. Iraq looks remarkably stable—and that is drawing foreign investors and reshaping its capital.

Founded in 762 AD by Al-Mansur, Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and became its most notable development project. The city evolved into an intellectual and cultural center.

Feb 10, 2025 · Whether you’re planning your first Iraq tour, or returning for another adventure, this guide will help you navigate our historic capital, highlighting its ancient monuments, contemporary cultural …

Dec 26, 2025 · With its majestic palaces, colourful mosques and friendly locals, Baghdad is one of Iraq’s top destinations. In this guide, you will find the best things to do in Baghdad, along with useful …

Explore the unique culture and breathtaking landscapes that make Baghdad special. Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is a historic metropolis on the Tigris River with thousands of years of cultural and …

Baghdad rises from the broad, flat plain at the heart of Mesopotamia, its sinuous Tigris bisecting a city that has endured the full sweep of human ambition and ruin.