Baghdad walking route: Copper Market to Al-Mutanabbi Book
This 24-hour route through Baghdad, Iraq showcases the city's culinary heritage, historic markets, and cultural landmarks. The itinerary connects traditional food establishments, the centuries-old Copper Market, and the Al-Mutanabbi Book Market, offering insights into Baghdad's rich history and contemporary life.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Al-Mutanabbi Book Market
- End
- Copper Market
- Stops
- 4
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Stops on this route
- Al-Mutanabbi Book Market
- Tigris River — Ancient waterway of Mesopotamia that nourished the cradle of civilization; witnesses thousands of years of history and culture flowing through modern Baghdad.
- Baghdad
- Copper Market — Ancient souk dating back to the Abbasid dynasty, featuring skilled copper artisans and handcrafted metalwork spanning over a thousand years of cultural heritage.
Useful for your trip
- Food
- Try samoon flatbread sandwiches at local lunchtime restaurants - filled with hummus, falafel, eggplant, fresh salad, and french fries. Pair with fermented milk to help digestion.
- Tip
- Visit the Copper Market, which has existed since the Abbasid Dynasty (about 1000 years ago). Copper items make authentic souvenirs - many handmade by local artisans.
- Tip
- Browse Al-Mutanabbi Book Market, one of the oldest book markets in the world. Books are inexpensive - expect to find titles for a few dollars.
- Food
- Try lime tea at cafes around the Al-Mutanabbi Book Market area. It's refreshing, similar to juice, and a local specialty.
- Tip
- Visit local artist districts and corner alleys where artists sell paintings. Prices are affordable - artwork available for around $20.
- Timing
- Visit Al-Mutanabbi Book Market on Friday mornings, when it functions as a social hub where people from different backgrounds meet to discuss books, ideas, and community.
- Transport
- Take boat tours on the Tigris River to see the river's historical significance and understand how it shaped civilization in Mesopotamia.
- Tip
- Use Bilweekend travel startup to organize trips to historic sites around Baghdad and Mesopotamia, including Babylon, Ur, and marshes.
- Tip
- Iraq offers visa on arrival for tourists (available since 2021 after the Pope's visit). Check current visa requirements before planning.
- Save money
- Fresh juices and beverages in Baghdad are very inexpensive and cheap compared to Western prices.
Video on this route
24 Hours as a Tourist in BAGHDAD, IRAQ