Named as the Islamic Capital of Culture for the year 2012 Najaf is a bustling city with much to see.
At the time of writing, there was civil unrest in Iraq. Please check with your embassy to find out about any warnings and restrictions before you travel.
Kufa is just 10 km away from Najaf on the edge of the Euphrates River and home to the second oldest mosque in Iraq.
The browser you are using may not be compatible with our website.
Please upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,
Internet Explorer or download another web browser.