Babylon

Legendary ancient capital

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Ancient Babylon · Ruins

Nebuchadnezzar's fabled city of palaces and temples on the Euphrates. Best: Nov–Mar

Ishtar Gate (Reconstruction) · Ruins

A rebuilt glazed-brick gate of striding lions and dragons. Best: Nov–Mar

Lion of Babylon · Ruins

A worn basalt lion, the ancient city's enduring emblem. Best: Nov–Mar

Etemenanki (Tower of Babel base) · Ruins

The vast foundation of the ziggurat behind the Tower of Babel legend. Best: Nov–Mar

Processional Way · Ruins

Ancient ceremonial road leading to Ishtar Gate, excavated glazed brick remains. Best: Year-round

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