🇮🇶 Baghdad Old Town Walking Route | Local Life Experience

For those who want to feel the pulse of Iraq's capital! ☀️ Best Time to Explore:Early morning or sunset (avoid midday heat & dust!) 🚶♂️ Walking Route HighlightsShabandar Café 🫖 "Century-old" tea house - the heart of local social life!Sip Iraqi black tea (500 IQD/) + try shishaPro tip: Grab fresh juice next door (kiwi/pomegranate, 2000 IQD)Old Town Bazaar 🏺Vibrant street markets (especially lively Fridays/Saturdays)Check out carpet shops near Zaza CaféZubaida Tomb ⚪Seljuk-style monument with iconic white cone towerNote: May need local help to enterTigris River Sunset 🌅Best spots: Bridges near Shabandar or Green ZonePartial views but still magicalIbn Bunnieh Mosque 🕌Unique architecture - visit after 6pm🏛 Iraqi National MuseumHours: Mon-Thu 9am-1pm | Fri to 5pm Ticket: 25k IQD , cash/Visa accepted Must-see: Babylonian/Sumerian/Assyrian artifacts Reality check: Some masterpieces are abroad, but still impressive! 🛍 Modern Baghdad Mansour Mall 🛒: Zain SIM cards + KFC fix Babylon Mall: Smaller alternative #BaghdadDiaries #IraqTravel #OffbeatMiddleEast #CityWalk