In the previous article, I introduced the background and several tourist attractions in Baghdad, Iraq, I don't know if you like it? I'll move on to the few remaining attractions! Old rules, like the pro remember to nod like pay attention to me ha!
10- Rashid Street, Baghdad
Rashid Street is one of baghdad's main streets and originated in 1534-1704 and 1831-1920, where the Ottoman Empire lived in Iraq. I had the opportunity to wander down this street and see how Baghdadi people enjoy friday shopping.
In 1916, the city's military governor, Khalil Pasha, decided to celebrate the victory of the Ottoman Empire under British rule, and the road was first opened to the public. On Friday morning, there is a large street market that stretches from the Mod area to the entrance to Al Mutanabbi Street.
Al Rashed Street hosts a street market every Friday morning offering a wide variety of things, including lots of trash and second-hand items. Because the area has proven to be very problematic at the time of multiple attacks, many Iraqi military armored vehicles are stationed in the chaos.
11- Mutanaby Street
Named after the famous 10th-century Iraqi poet Al-Mutanabbi, Mutanabbi Street in Baghdad's old town is one of the city's most famous attractions, with hundreds of booksellers displaying their goods on the street, creating a positive atmosphere and a strong cultural atmosphere.
Beneath its surface, the street is actually a dangerous place where multiple explosions have occurred and taken many lives. After the attack, Mutanabi's reputation became rather bad, leading to a significant reduction in weekend visitors and the closure of many nearby shops.
Mutanabbi Street is the historic center of Baghdad's shopkeepers, where thousands of people come to buy and sell books. As the heart of the city's knowledge community, it's very interesting to traverse this street and appreciate that the city continues to thrive despite its problems and prove itself progressive.
12- Shahbandar Café
The city's traditional cafes quickly disappeared, but some remain. Indulge in Shahbandar Cafe, a historic café in Baghdad that tells the story of a turbulent century.
The owner, Mr Mohamad Al-Khashali, insisted on maintaining the nature of the place, which was destroyed by a suicide bombing in 2007 that left his four sons dead. He received me with a welcome smile.
You can't miss going there when visiting Mutanabbi Street. Shahbandar Cafe is a gathering place for Baghdad's famous intellectuals, artists, teachers, philosophers and politicians.
13- Hassan Pasha Mosque
The Hassan Pasha Mosque, also known as the King's Mosque, is located in Baghdad's historic Russaf region. It was built in 1293 AD and covers a total area of 2500 square meters. During Ottoman rule, it was known as Balakeclh. The mosque, which is run by the governor, is an old ruin from the Ottoman hassan Pasha's tenure in Baghdad.
14- Sourp Asdvazazin Church
The Armenian Orthodox Church Sorp Asdvazazin is located in the Maidan neighborhood, near Baghdad's Maidan Square. Built in 1640 by Kevork Nazarethian, an Armenian artillery officer served by Sultan Murad, who transported the relics of forty martyred soldiers from Sebastea (part of the Anatolian region of central Turkey, also known as Sivaz).
The remains were later immobilized in a niche on the left side of the church. During the renovation of the church in 1970 and the papal period in Vazkken, an octagonal marble box was found containing these artifacts, and its stone was carved in Armenian, written in 1670.
Yes, Baghdad is still breathing.
Despite the devastation of the US-Iran War, Baghdad still has the pulse of life beating, and the city still has life!