Hilla is calmer than many Iraqi cities, but Iraq overall remains under travel advisories. Daytime movement is safer if you state your purpose (Babylon tourism), and you should carry passport or hotel ID at all times. Avoid filming near checkpoints or bridges. It's recommended to travel with a trusted driver or guide, and being with a driver recommended by Visit Iraq speeds passage and reduces extra stops. For cultural guidelines, Hilla is conservative, so dress modestly. Women should carry a headscarf for mosques or shrines. At archaeological sites, comfortable clothing is fine while respecting families and visitors. Avoid political talk, get consent before photographing people, and at the Lion of Babylon, stay on marked paths, don't touch ruins, and ask before photographing visitors.\n\nFor more: Hilla (https://visit-iraq.com/en/places/hilla)