Nasiriyah Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Nasiriyah

Nasiriyah was founded in 1872 and became a major center of trade in Ottoman Iraq. The areas around the city is the ancestral home of manyMandaeans, an ethnoreligious group that were probably the first to practice baptism and are the last survivingGnosticsfrom antiquity. Today, only a few hundred families remain.

Top Attractions in Nasiriyah

Explore the best things to see and do in Nasiriyah:

• ★Museum of Nasiriyah
• ★Ruins of Larsa
• ★Ruins of Tell Eridu
• ★Ruins of Ur

Where to Eat in Nasiriyah

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Mandi Palace Restaurant

Where to Stay in Nasiriyah

• 🏨Al-Zaitoon Hotel

Nasiriyah Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: