Erbil Travel : A Concern for History Lovers Summary: - The rich history of Erbil attracts many travelers to Erbil year round. However, due to its location being in Iraq, Erbil Travel has become an issue for international travelers who want to visit it for its rich history. Here is a brief outline. Erbil Citadel can be referred to as the pride of the Kurdish region of Iraq. It is situated in the capital city, at the center of Erbil Town in Kurdish Region of Iraq. The significance of the town is merely enhanced by the placement of the mound known as the Erbil Citadel at a height of about 25 to 32 meters situated right in the middle of the city. It provides a breathtaking view of the city and gives it a vibe of exclusivity like no other place and henceforth, making it an attractive destination for tourists. To add to the exclusivity the Erbil Travel, the Citadel is Pandora of history in Iraq and has a lot of civilizations attached to it. At a time it was the hub of Christianity. Later on as the time progressed and conquests took place, the official religious orientation of Erbil changed to Islam. Currently it is the center of the Kurds of Iraq and is their capital city.
The structure of Erbil Citadel is circular in shape and it is home to a lot of archaeologists who come there in their attempts to patch the past with the present and decipher the hidden truths in the historic buildings and alleys of Erbil. It has been a site of fascination for many and hence propelled tourists from world wide. World Mound Foundation situated in New York and working zealously towards preservation of historical sites as well as geographical sites of great significance has declared Erbil Citadel as a site of great historical value and significance. The people of Erbil and the administration of Kurdistan Region of Iraq are working tirelessly to make Erbil Citadel be included by UNESCO as one of the heritage sites. Travelling in Erbil requires just a little bit of research into the area by the traveler. Almost all the major airlines fly to Erbil. These include Lufthansa, Austrian, Egypt Airline, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airline etc. Good news for Erbil Travel is that this region of Iraq is comparatively safer than the rest of the country hence; international travelers can feel safe and secure. One can also travel via bus. Currently there are two bus services that connect Erbil to Turkey. It is upon the traveler as to what is
more convenient to him/her. Citizens of the EU, Canada, Australia and US can get an on arrival visa for ten days. After which they must visit their respective offices for an extension. The 20th Century saw a modern structure of Erbil Citadel as Kurdish were in majority and installed infrastructure in the area for utility of its inhabitants. It is now like any modern city with its own industry and infrastructure as the foundation. In 2004, Kurdish Textile Industry opened its door to the people of Erbil Citadel and provided them the opportunity for employment.