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The town climbs the cliff. Newroz fires are lit on the slope.
Visiting times: Streets open any hour. The Newroz torch walk is the evening of 20 March; come early, roads close. Nearby, about 5 minDestinations
Akre
Stays in Akre, known for its spring festival.
Best time to visit: March for Newroz, April–October for the mountain Distance: About 2 hours from Erbil
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What to see
A green valley on the Great Zab, quiet outside holiday weekends.
Visiting times: Daylight is best. No ticket, few shops; take your own food and water. Nearby, about 48 minThe Bradost mountain cave where Neanderthal burials were found in the 1950s.
Visiting times: Daylight only, no ticket office. Take water and closed shoes; a local guide makes the path easier to follow. Nearby, about 1 h 3 minWhat to do
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Restaurants and cafés
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