برج الزوراء, Observation tower in Al-Harithiya district, Baghdad, Iraq
Zawraa Tower is a round observation structure that rises above the park of the same name in central Baghdad. It features a restaurant near the top and has a distinctive bulbous dome that makes it easy to spot from various parts of the city.
The tower was designed and built in the 1970s by a local Iraqi architect. Its completion marked a period when Iraq was developing its modern urban landscape.
For many visitors and locals, the tower represents a moment when local engineering talent shaped Baghdad's skyline. Its distinctive rounded design has become a landmark that people recognize and talk about as part of the city's identity.
Access to the tower is through Zawraa Park in the city center, where pathways lead directly to its base. Restaurants and shops around the structure make it easy to find refreshments and snacks during your visit.
The tower was never completed to its full intended height because of security concerns affecting the construction process. This means the structure visitors see today is actually shorter than its original design called for.
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