Northern Iraq
Erbil
A city shaped around its citadel
Erbil's citadel rises above the city on a mound built up through generations of settlement. Its tall house fronts and winding lanes preserve a distinctive urban history. Around this landmark, the wider city offers a setting for finding local businesses while keeping Erbil's layered architectural identity in view.
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- Hilltop citadel
- Historic lanes
- Layered architecture
Erbil Citadel
Erbil Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The continuous outer façades are largely house fronts, giving the hilltop settlement its fortress-like silhouette.
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