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.

1. Erbil Travel : A Concern for History Lovers
Summary: - The rich history of Erbil attracts many travelers to Erbil year round. However, due toits
location being in Iraq, Erbil Travel has become an issue for international travelerswho want to visitit 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 situatedin 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 archaeologistswho 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 fascinationfor 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, TurkishAirlines,
Etihad Airline etc. Good newsfor Erbil Travel is that this region of Iraqis 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 whatis

2. more convenient to him/her. Citizens of the EU, Canada, Australia and US can get an on arrival visa for
ten days. Afterwhich 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 citywith 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.