Mutanabbi Street, by the shores of the Tigris River in Baghdad, is the legendary gathering spot for book lovers, poets, and intellectuals. Halted by war, cultural life is re-emerging once again among the bookstalls and cafes of this vibrant…

The powerful story of a popular and historic cafe situated in Al-Mutanabbi street, in the heart of Baghdad that has traditionally attracted writers, poets, and intellectuals since it first opened its doors in 1917. The history, architecture and…