Baghdad Tower

Baghdad Tower, formerly known as Al Ma’mun Tower and called Saddam International Tower until 2003 is a prominent touristic and architectural landmark in the Iraqi capital.

Construction of the tower began in 1991, alongside the adjacent Al Ma’mun Telecommunication Center. Despite the center being bombed during the Gulf War in 1991, it was later rebuilt, and the tower was officially inaugurated in 1994.

Throughout its history, the tower experienced repeated closures and periods of neglect, especially after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. The adjacent telecommunication center was completely destroyed, and the tower itself was damaged by airstrikes, leaving it abandoned for a long time.

In 2007, the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced a reconstruction project for the tower, with a budget of $23 million. Restoration work continued for three years.

The tower was reopened in 2010, but was closed again in 2016 due to unstable security conditions at the time.

The top floor of the tower houses a variety of unique entertainment facilities, including the famous revolving restaurant, a fixed restaurant, youth halls, cafés, and a large balcony overlooking the city of Baghdad offering visitors a panoramic experience that blends the view of the capital with its modern architectural heritage.