Founded in 762 AD by Al-Mansur, Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and became its most notable development project. The city evolved into an intellectual and cultural center.

Dec 4, 2025 · Baghdad, capital city of Iraq. It is Iraq’s largest city and one of the most populous urban agglomerations of the Middle East. The city was founded in 762 as the capital of the Abbasid dynasty …

With a municipal population estimated at 7,000,000, it is the largest city in Iraq and the second-largest city in the Arab World (after Cairo). Located on the Tigris River, the city dates back to at least the …

May 29, 2025 · With its majestic palaces, colourful mosques and friendly locals, Baghdad is one of Iraq’s top destinations. In this guide, you will find the best things to do in Baghdad, along with useful …

Baghdad (Arabic: بـغداد Baġdād) is the capital and largest city of Iraq, with an estimated population of 6-7 million. Once one of the greatest centres of learning and culture in the world, Baghdad was the …

Founded in 762 AD by Al-Mansur, Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and became its most notable development project. The city evolved into an intellectual and cultural center.

Feb 10, 2025 · Whether you’re planning your first Iraq tour, or returning for another adventure, this guide will help you navigate our historic capital, highlighting its ancient monuments, contemporary cultural …

Sep 4, 2025 · Baghdad is enjoying a construction boom. Iraq looks remarkably stable—and that is drawing foreign investors and reshaping its capital. The government has big plans “to improve …

Baghdad’s Jewish population has dwindled to some 160, concentrated in old quarters such as Bataween and Shorja. As Iraq’s seat of government, Baghdad hosts national ministries, state enterprises and …

Baghdad was the center of the Caliphate during the Islamic Golden Age of the 9th and 10th centuries, growing to be the largest city worldwide by the beginning of the 10th century.