Editing Basra (section)

==Urban Landscape==
[[File:نهر العشار.jpg|thumb|Bridges on Basra]]
The [[Imam Ali Mosque (Basra)|Old Mosque of Basra]] is the first mosque in Islam outside the Arabian peninsula. Sinbad Island is located in the centre of Shatt Al-Arab, near the Miinaalmakl, and extends above the Bridge Khaled and is a tourist landmark. The [[Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr|Muhhmad Baquir Al-Sadr Bridge]], at the union of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, was completed in 2017.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|url=https://www.maegspa.com/en/portfolio/muhammad-baquir-al-sadr-bridge|title=Maeg – Building ideas|website=Maeg SpA}}</ref> Sayab's House Ruins is the site of the most famous home of the poet [[Badr Shakir al-Sayyab]]. There is also a statue of Sayab, one of the statues in Basra done by the artist and sculptor Nada' Kadhum, located on al-Basrah Corniche; it was unveiled in 1972.<ref name=":11" />
[[File:Al-Basra.jpg|left|thumb|Entrance to Palace]]
[[Basra Sports City]] is the largest sport city in the Middle East, located on the Shatt al-Basra. Palm tree forests are largely located on the shores of Shatt-al Arab waterway, especially in the nearby village of [[Abu Al-Khaseeb|Abu Al-Khasib]].<ref name=":11" /> Corniche al-Basra is a street which runs on the shore of the Shatt al-Arab; it goes from the Lion of Babylon Square to the Four Palaces.<ref name=":11" /> Basra International Hotel (formally known as Basra Sheraton Hotel) is located on the Corniche street.<ref name=":11" /> The first five star hotel in the city, it is notable for its [[Shanasheel]] style exterior design.<ref name=":11" /> The hotel was heavily looted during the [[Iraq War]], and it has been renovated recently.<ref name=":11" />

Sayyed Ali al-Musawi Mosque, also known as the Mosque of the Children of Amer, is located in the city centre, on Al-Gazear Street, and it was built for Shia Imami's leader Sayyed Ali al-Moussawi, whose followers lived in Iraq and neighbouring countries. The Fun City of Basra, which is now called Basra Land, is one of the oldest theme-park entertainment cities in the south of the country, and the largest involving a large number of games giants. It was damaged during the war, and has been rebuilt. Akhora Park is one of the city's older parks. It is located on al-Basra Street.

There are four formal presidential palaces in Basra, built by Saddam Hussein. One of them has been converted into a museum. The Latin Church is located on 14 July Street.<ref name=":11" /> Indian Market (''Amogaiz'') is one of the main bazaars in the city.<ref name=":11" /> It is called the Indian Market, since it had Indian vendors working there at the beginning of the last century.<ref name=":11" /> Hanna-Sheikh Bazaar is an old market; it was established by the powerful and famous Hanna-Sheikh family.<ref name=":11" /><gallery mode="packed">
File:Bridge of Basra 1.jpg|[[Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr|Muhhmad Baquir Al-Sadr]] Bridge
File:Imam Ali Mosque 2.jpg|[[Imam Ali Mosque (Basra)|Ali Bin Abi Talib mosque]]
File:Basrah corniche.JPG|[[Shatt Al-Arab]]
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