WARNING: Travel to Iraq is unsafe and should be avoided. There have been terrorist attacks in Kirkuk, including suicide bombings, vehicle bombings and shootings that have led to many innocent bystanders being killed. If you must go, consult your embassy and see War zone safety.
	Government travel advisories Canada United Kingdom
	(Information last updated 10 Jan 2020)

Kirkuk (Kurdish: کەرکووک) is a city in Northwestern Iraq. Its population is ethnically mixed, and it is under the control of the Iraqi government.

Get in

Map of Kirkuk

See

• 1 Kirkuk Citadel (قلعة كركوك, Qal’at Karkuk). Dating back to 858 BCE, this citadel stands on an artificial mound, 40 metres high, on a plateau across the Khasa River. Several hundred families still live in the citadel. (updated Dec 2018)
• 2 Tomb of Prophet Daniel. One of many traditional burial places for Prophet Daniel, inside the citadel. (updated Dec 2018)
• 3 Qishla of Kirkuk (قشلة كركوك). This qishla, meaning barracks in Turkish, was built in 1863 to be the headquarters of the Ottoman army in Kirkuk. It is in disrepair. (updated Dec 2018)
• 4 Eternal fire of Baba Gurgur. More than 4,000 years old. (updated Dec 2018)
• Pirehmerd market (Bazari Pirehmerd). (updated Dec 2018)

Stay safe

Frequent targeted bombings are still occurring in Kirkuk as of January 2019. If one must go it is wise to avoid all public gatherings. This includes markets, mosques and festivals.

	WARNING: LGBT Travelers: Militias have targeted the LGBT community in Kirkuk. Local police will not help you if you feel threatened for being gay.
	(Information last updated 04 Feb 2019)

Go next

The archaeological sites of Qal'at Jarmo and Yorgan Tepe are found at the outskirts of the modern city.