Erbil is located to the east of Mosul and is the capital city of Kurdistan Region which lies in between two river banks including the Greater Zab and the Lesser Zab, with 1.5 millions of population. In early days Erbil is constantly occupied city in the world but now it has emerged as the third largest and fast growing city in Iraq. The city is a home of worship for the goddess Ishtar. Erbil is perfect holiday destination with many attractions.
Tourist Attractions in Erbil
Erbil has rich ancient history with quite a lot many tourist attractions and sightseeing places like Erbil Citadel which is a great example of Erbil’s architecture and has given shelter for many during wars. The city preserves its heritage in museums like Textile Museum, Erbil Civilization Museum, and Syriac Heritage Museum. Ainkawa is another must watch place in Erbil where you can find many churches which are most famous in the entire Middle East.
Book flights from Cairo to Erbil. Erbil flora collection is an amazing place; Minaret Park and Shanidar Park are the popular destinations for summer. The city houses rich collection of waterfalls, Ski Mountains, and resorts.