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The only amusement park in all of Iraq - definitely good for some laughs with locals and any soldiers on leave.
The country’s only operating amusement park, called PANK, stands proud on a hill-top plateau not far from Erbil. A returnee who made enough money importing rice to Sweden while in exile built the park. It attracts visitors from all across country, guaranteeing a secure and fun place for the whole family. You can stay the night in a small bungalow. The selection is limited but does include a helicopter ride if you are lucky to be onsite when the helicopter is there. The views are always magnificent.
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Organisation:Erbil, KurdistanDeutscher Hof
German food and beer in Erbil
A displaced German biergarten: it is a bit expensive, but it is the only place in town to get draught beer!
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Organisation:Erbil, Kurdistan1Erbil Speed Center
Go-Karting in Erbil
A place to fulfill your need for speed in a mixed-gender environment with a full bar at your disposal.
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Place:Erbil, KurdistanCitadel, Erbil
8000-year-old fortress in Erbil
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Organisation:Erbil, KurdistanKurdish Textile Museum
Erbil’s cultural pride and joy
A private selection owned by a set of Kurdish brothers displayed in a house in the Citadel. Most rugs come from Iranian Kurdistan as there is…
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Place:Erbil, KurdistanT-Walls Art Tour
Public art in Erbil
Compounds, governmental buildings, NGO offices, churches, many universities and the better hotels all lie behind tall heavy concrete T-walls.…
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Organisation:Erbil, Kurdistan1Kurdish Cinema School
Through the looking glass in Erbil
The Kurdish Cinema School opened in 2004. But it is struggling - they are housed in temporary accomodation in a secondary school.
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PersonFarhad
the best taxi driver in Erbil
Here is a little vignette about the wonderful people that you could run into and look for in Erbil during your adventures!
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Organisation:Erbil, Kurdistan1UN-usual Party
Party on Thursday nights in Erbil with the UN
For the who's-who, invite-only crowd in Erbil. But don't worry - we have the right connections to get you on the list!
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Organisation:Erbil, KurdistanLaffa Restaurant
Eating in Erbil
The perfect place for Lebanese fast food in the Ainkawa neighborhood of Erbil. Take-away service and outdoor seating available.
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Organisation:Erbil, KurdistanHawler restaurant
Traditional dishes from the area
Hawler restaurant is a quality place where typical dishes from the region are served. This is where you enjoy traditional Gheimeh (Persian…
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Place:Erbil, Kurdistan1Erbil Bazaar
For budget shopping and souvenirs
Just south of the city's citadel, a large bazaar is the city's central market. There is heaps to buy, mainly from Turkey and China. Roam the…
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Organisation:Erbil, KurdistanMuseum of Civilization
Ancient history of Erbil
Visit Erbil's Museum of Civilization (open from Sunday to Thursday between 9am and 2pm) to get a glimpse of what the past of this ancient city…
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Organisation:Erbil, KurdistanThe Big Fish
Local delicacy from the lakes
The Big Fish is a restaurant where you can enjoy an Iraqi delicacy: masgouf, a large fish caught in the local rivers and lakes. It takes…
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Organisation:Erbil, KurdistandistURBANce
A floating platform of discussion
