Abū Nuwās Street
street, Baghdad, Iraq
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Abū Nuwās Street is a prominent thoroughfare in Baghdad, Iraq, named after the renowned 8th-century Arab poet Abū Nuwās. Historically, it served as Baghdad's entertainment center, featuring cafes, restaurants, and luxury hotels.12
During the 1990s, the street lost much of its former glamour due to security concerns related to its proximity to a presidential palace, leading to its closure to the public. Consequently, much of the street transformed into an exclusive residential area for high-ranking officials.1
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