Salah ad Din, Iraq · Asia
Tikrīt sits on the route: 20 minutes from Al ‘Awjah.
Tikrīt is a town located in Salah ad Din, Iraq. With a population of 42,477, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tikrīt sits in Iraq. It's in the Asia/Baghdad time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tikrīt to your route.
Tikrit (Arabic: تِكْرِيت, romanized: Tikrīt [ˈtɪkriːt]) is a city in Iraq, located 140 kilometers (87 mi) northwest of Baghdad and 220 kilometers (140 mi) southeast of Mosul on the Tigris River. It is the administrative center of the Saladin Governorate. In 2012, it had a population of approximately 160,000. Tikrit isRead more
widely regarded as the cultural capital of Iraqi Sunni Arabs, with control of the city carrying symbolic weight due to its former prestige.
Originally created as a fort during the Assyrian empire, Tikrit was the birthplace of Muslim military leader Saladin. Many Iraqi government officials during the Ba'athist period (1968–2003) were from Tikrit; former president Saddam Hussein was born in the village of Al-Awja, 13 km south of the city.
Following the United States-led 2003 invasion of Iraq, Tikrit formed the northern edge of the Sunni Triangle and was the site of an insurgency by Sunni militants, including the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). In 2014, ISIL captured the city, and massacred 1,700 cadets of the Iraqi Armed Forces there. During the Second Battle of Tikrit in 2015, Iraqi government forces regained control of the city, while 28,000 civilians were displaced. Tikrit has been peaceful since then.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Tikrīt.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Tikrīt.
Tikrīt offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Tikrīt with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Tikrīt as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Tikrīt is located in Salah ad Din, Iraq, Asia. The coordinates are 34.6158 latitude, 43.6786 longitude.
Tikrīt has a population of approximately 42,477 people, making it a town in Iraq.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Tikrīt as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Tikrīt. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Other places to explore near Tikrīt.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning