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The town sits on a mesa. Walk the gate, the mosque, and the rim at sunset.
Visiting times: Town streets open all day. The bazaar and tea houses wind down after sunset. No ticket. Nearby, about 29 minDestinations
Duhok mountains
The ridges between Duhok and Amedi.
Best time to visit: May–October Distance: The ridges north of Duhok, toward Amedi
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What to see
Stepped waterfalls and tea platforms on the slope under Amedi.
Visiting times: Open all day. Restaurants and tea platforms from morning until late in summer; quiet in winter. Nearby, about 28 minThe holiest Yazidi shrine, in a valley of cone-roofed buildings near Shekhan.
Visiting times: Daylight, every day, free. Shoes off inside the valley and modest clothes; ask before taking photographs of people. Nearby, about 1 h 2 minA lake right above the city, with a shore road and picnic ground.
Visiting times: Open all day, free. The shore fills up on Friday afternoon. Nearby, about 1 h 12 minWhat to do
Restaurants and cafés
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