Zayouna
Zayouna is a neighbourhood of east Baghdad, Iraq. It is a diverse, upper middle-class area bordering the affluent Karrada suburb. Organisations based in Zayouna include the Iraq Football Association; the "Baghdad Bulletin", Iraq's English-language news magazine; and Tariq bin Ziad High School, featured in British-American-French television documentary film, The Boys from Baghdad High.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Al-Shaheed Monument and Al-Sha’ab International Stadium.
Al-Shaheed Monument
Al-Shaheed Monument, also known as the Martyr's Memorial, is a monument designed by Iraqi sculptor Ismail Fatah al-Turk and situated in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.Al-Sha’ab International Stadium
Sports venue
Photo: Makaay31, Public domain.
Al-Sha'ab International Stadium is an all-seater multi-purpose stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. The 35,700-seater was the home stadium of the Iraq national football team, as well as the largest stadium in Iraq, from its opening on 6 November 1966 until the Basra International Stadium was opened in 2013.
Hermal Archaeological Site
Protected area
Shaduppum, modern Tell Harmal, is an archaeological site in Baghdad Governorate. Nowadays, it lies within the borders of modern Baghdad about 600 meters from the site of Tell Muhammad.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Karrada and New Baghdad.
Karrada
Suburb
Karrada is an affluent district in the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It covers a large area, divided into western and eastern side by the Tigris. An upper-class district, it is well-known for luxurious hotels, shopping centers and corporate headquarters. Karrada is situated 3 km southwest of Zayouna.
New Baghdad
Quarter
New Baghdad or Baghdad Al-Jidida is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad, Iraq. This district has eight Neighborhood Advisory Councils and a District Advisory Council. New Baghdad is situated 4 km southeast of Zayouna.
Bab Al-Sharqi
Suburb
Bab Al-Sharqi is a neighborhood of central Baghdad, Iraq. It is bordered with Shorja and Bataween. The area surrounding Bab Al-Sharqi market is a stronghold of the Mahdi Army, the main Shia militia in central Iraq. Bab Al-Sharqi is situated 4½ km west of Zayouna.
Zayouna
- Type: Suburb
- Description: neighbourhood in Baghdad
- Categories: neighborhood and locality
- Location: Al-Rusafa, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
33.32641° or 33° 19′ 35″ northLongitude
44.45751° or 44° 27′ 27″ eastElevation
37 metres (121 feet)Open location code
8H568FG5+H2OpenStreetMap ID
node 12044401988OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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