Northeastern Iraq
Sulaymaniyah
A city with literature at heart
Sulaymaniyah, also known as Slemani, has a strong place in Kurdish literary life. Writing, translation and publishing are central to its cultural identity, recognised by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. Its city centre connects that tradition with familiar gathering places, providing a local backdrop for discovering the people and businesses working here.
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- Kurdish literature
- Translation and publishing
- Historic city centre
Sulaymaniyah Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque is a landmark in Sulaymaniyah's city centre, near Bardarki Sara. It places the miniature within the everyday geography of the city's historic core.
An artistic interpretation of real architecture. Details and scale are simplified. Landmark sources & credits