Things to Do in Dihok

The city's main mosque with a large dome and twin minarets. Non-Muslims can look inside the courtyard, but not the prayer hall.

🕐 Daily 06:00–20:00

💡 Dress modestly (arms and legs covered, headscarf for women). Best to visit between prayers, around 10am–11am.

A concrete and steel memorial in a roundabout, commemorating Kurdish fighters. It's a meeting point and photospot.

🕐 Always open

💡 Best viewed from the pedestrian bridge nearby for a clear photo. No need to spend more than 10 minutes.

A broad reservoir with a promenade and green spaces. Locals come for picnics and sunset views. The dam wall is visible from the path.

🕐 Always open

💡 Go late afternoon to avoid midday heat. Street vendors sell roasted corn and tea nearby.

A 40m waterfall in a rocky gorge about 30 minutes north of the city. There's a small entrance fee (1000–2000 IQD) and basic cafes nearby.

🕐 Daily 08:00–18:00

💡 Take a taxi and negotiate a round trip wait. The water is cold year-round. Wear sturdy shoes.

Small museum housing artefacts from Assyrian, Babylonian and Kurdish periods. Displays include cuneiform tablets and pottery. Entry costs about 2000 IQD.

🕐 Sat–Thu 09:00–14:00

💡 Call ahead to confirm it's open — hours can be irregular. Allow 45 minutes.