Destinations
Sulaymaniyah
A city of books, museums, and the mountains on its edge.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October Distance: About 2.5 hours from Erbil
No stay is listed here yet. The places to see are below.
What to see
See
Amna Suraka (Red Security) Museum
Sulaymaniyah
The former Ba’ath intelligence prison in Sulaymaniyah, now a museum of the Anfal years.
Visiting times: Usually 9:00–16:00 and closed on Friday; entry free. Hours change on holidays, so ask before you go. Nearby, about 5 min
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Sulaymaniyah Museum
Sulaymaniyah
Opened in 1961 and the second largest museum in Iraq, with finds from Jarmo onward.
Visiting times: Usually 9:00–16:00 and closed on Friday; small ticket. Confirm the day before, the hours change. Nearby, about 5 min
Nature
Ranya Gorge
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 2 h 47 min
Nature
Hazar Merd Cave
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 29 min
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Kurdish Heritage Museum
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 5 min
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Qyzqapan Tomb
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 36 min
Nature
Darbandikhan
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 50 min
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ArtFrosh
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 3 min
Nature
Zarzi Cave
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 34 min
Nature
Azadî Park Slemani
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 2 min
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Sarchnar Resort
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 13 min
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Sartka Citadel
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 52 min
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Pasha Palace
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 4 h 55 min
Nature
Mergapan
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 5 min
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Sherwana Castle
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 3 h 32 min
Nature
Chami Razan Caves
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 39 min
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Handicraft Gallery
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 2 min
Nature
Betwata (Sar-Ashkawtan)
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 3 h 38 min
Nature
Jasana Cave
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 40 min
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Great Mosque of Slemani
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 5 min
Nature
Goyzha and Azmar Mountains
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 20 min
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Qashqoli Resort
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 56 min
Nature
Darbandikhan Lake
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 50 min
Nature
Merqully Relief
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 1 min
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Kunamasi
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 54 min
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Dukan Lake Resort
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 2 h 39 min
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Red Museum
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 2 min
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Naram-Sin Rock Relief
Sulaymaniyah
Nearby, about 1 h 15 min
Viewpoint
Azmar and Goizha ridge
Sulaymaniyah
The wall of rock behind Sulaymaniyah, with a road up to sunset viewpoints.
Visiting times: Any hour; best an hour before sunset. No ticket. The last bends can be icy in winter. Nearby, about 15 min
Nature
Kani Maran
Erbil
Nearby, about 1 h 5 min
Nature
Ahmad Awa
Halabja
Nearby, about 33 min
What to do
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