Things to see in Mosul
Mosul is a city in Iraq, with an urban population of about 1.3 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 7 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Nineveh History
Nineveh was an ancient Near Eastern city of Upper Mesopotamia, located in the modern-day city of Mosul in northern Iraq. It is located on the eastern bank of the Tigris River and was the capital and largest city of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, and potentially the wealthiest city in the ancient world.
2Great Mosque of al-Nuri Place of worship
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri, also known as the Nouri Mosque, is a Sunni mosque in Mosul, in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq, famous for its leaning minaret, which gave the city its nickname "the hunchback".
3Mosul Museum Museum
The Mosul Museum is the second largest museum in Iraq after the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad. It was heavily looted during the 2003 Iraq War.
4Dair Mar Elia Place of worship
The Monastery of Saint Elijah, or Dair Mar Elia, was located in Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. Established in the late 6th century, it was one of Iraq's oldest monasteries.
5Bash Tapia Castle History
Bash Tapia Castle, also known as Bashtabiya Castle or Pashtabia Castle, is a ruined 12th-century castle located on the western bank of the Tigris river, forming part of the city wall of Mosul, Iraq.
6Mosque of the Prophet Yunus Place of worship
Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque, also known as the Mosque of the Prophet Jonah, and the Shrine of Nabi Yunis, was a historic Sunni congregational mosque and shrine, partially destroyed in 2014, that was located in Mosul, in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq.
7Saint George Mosque Place of worship
The Al-Nabi Jirjis Mosque is a mosque located in Mosul, Iraq. It is named after Saint George, known in Islamic tradition as Jirjis, who is believed by locals to be buried in the mausoleum attached to the mosque.
8Mosul Grand Mosque Place of worship
The Mosul Grand Mosque is an incomplete Sunni mosque located in Mosul, in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq. It is situated in the Taqafah district, bordering the Tigris river near the Nineveh archeological site.
9Tarbisu History
Tarbiṣu (modern Sherif Khan, Ninawa Governorate, Iraq) was an ancient city about 3 miles north of Nineveh.
10Our Lady of the Hour Church Place of worship
The Our Lady of the Hour Church (Église Notre-Dame de l'Heure ) also known as the name of the Latin Church, is a Catholic church in the centre of Mosul, in northern Iraq.
11Pasha Mosque, Mosul Place of worship
The Al-Basha Mosque, formerly known as al-Khabazin Mosque, is a mosque located in the Bab al-Saray area of Mosul, Iraq.
12Mosque of the Prophet Shith Place of worship
Al-Nabi Shith Mosque is a historic Ottoman period mosque and shrine in Mosul, Iraq. Located south of the city, it's one of the larger mosques in the city and is believed to contain the burial site of the Biblical figure Seth, son of Adam, who's also venerated by Muslims as a prophet.
13Sultan Wais Mosque Place of worship
The Sultan Wais Mosque is a mosque located in the Old City quarter of Mosul, Iraq.
14Hamu al-Qadu Mosque Place of worship
The Hamu al-Qadu Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Hamu al-Qadu, is a mosque located in the city of Mosul, in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq.
15The Shrine of Yahya Abu al-Qasim Place of worship
Mausoleum of Yahya Abu al-Qasim was a historic shrine and mosque located in Mosul, Iraq. In 2014 the mosque and shrine were destroyed by an explosive device claimed by soldiers of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.
16Imam al-Baher Mosque Place of worship
The Imam al-Baher Mosque is a mosque and former shrine, located in the city of Mosul, in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq. The mosque was commissioned by the Zangid ruler Badr al-Din Lu'lu' in 1259 CE and believed to be completed in 699 AH.
17Mausoleum of Imam Awn Al-Din Place of worship
The Mausoleum of Imam Awn al-Din was a historic shrine that was located in Mosul, Iraq. In 2014 the shrine was destroyed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.
18Church of Saint Thomas Place of worship
The Church of Saint Thomas is a Syriac Orthodox church in Mosul, Iraq.
19Church of Mārt Meskinta in Mosul Place of worship
Mart Meskinta Church, also known as Mart Meskanta, Mart Miskinta, Mart Meskanta, and Saint Meskinta Chaldean Church, is a historic Chaldean Catholic church located in Mosul, Iraq.
20Shrine of Shaykh Fathi al-Mawsili Place of worship
The Shrine of Shaykh Fathi al-Mawsili is a religious complex containing a mosque and shrine, located in Mosul, in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq.
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