النجف

النجف is a scenic viewpoint in , . النجف is situated nearby to the place of worship , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Imam Ali Shrine and Alnajaf Stadium.

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The , also known as the Mosque of Ali, is a Shi'ite and shrine, located in , in the of . The site is a mausoleum which Shia and Sunni Muslims believe contains the tomb of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a cousin, son-in-law and companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. is situated 1½ km west of النجف.

Stadium
An-Najaf Stadium is a multi-use located in , . It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Al-Najaf SC. Opened in 1970, the stadium holds 12,000 people. is situated 2 km north of النجف.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Najaf.

Photo: Wessm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the capital city of the eponymous in central , about 160 km south of . Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people.

النجف

Latitude
31.99268° or 31° 59′ 34″ north
Longitude
44.32849° or 44° 19′ 43″ east
Open location code
8H36X8VH+39
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6352689285
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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Satellite Map

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