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    Countries and Capitals » Afghanistan » Kabul » Tourist Attractions in Kabul

    Tourist Attractions in Kabul



    Kabul is rapidly developing after its political stability and tourism here is looking very promising Though much of its traditional heritage has suffered great loss due its civil and other wars during different times. Kabul offers an array of attractions for tourist, so if your are planing for for a trip to Kabul, then visit the the principal tourist attractions which has been furnished just for you:

    • Afghan National Museum:

      Also known as Kabul museum, founded in 1920s there are more than 2,500 artifacts. Including treasures of ivory and antiques from early Buddhism and Islam.

    • Statue of the ruined Darul Aman Palace:

      It was built during the 1920s as a contribution of the reformist King Amanullah Khan's drive towards modernization

    • The Mausoleum of Emperor Babur :

      The founder of Mughal dynasty of India, Babur was a Muslim emperor form central India. The legacy of Babur still continues in this modern age. He also made Kabul the capital of his Mughal empire.

    • Chihlsitoon Gardens:

      These spacious gardens surround a state guest house called Chihlsitoon, literally meaning Forty Pillars

    • The mausoleum of Timur Shah Durrani:

      He was the king of Afghanistan until his death in 1793 and the second of the Duranni dynasty.

    • Id Gah Mosque:

      the largest mosque in Kabul, unofficially a political center because of its major influence on governmental decisions.

    • The Minaret of Chakari

      1st-2nd century A.D. Buddhist pillar.

    • Kabul City Center

      IT is Kabul's unique modern-style indoor shopping mall that was inaugurated in 2005. It is approximately nine story tall and is located in downtown Kabul. The mall is equipped with escalators and see-through elevators.

    • Flower Street and Chicken Street:

      It is one of the prime shopping area, purchasing gifts for tourist and local people.

    • Kabul Zoo:

      It is situated on the banks of the Kabul river. It was opened in the year 1967 with core emphasis on Afghan fauna. After years of war the condition of this zoo is improving.

    • Babur's Gardens:

      A magnificent garden which was made by the great emperor Babur. It has been decorated well to revitalize as one of the prime tourist spot.

    • Shah Do Shamshera:

      It is also a grand mosque in Kabul

    • The Afghan National Gallery:

      Most famous art gallery in Afghanistan. It hold more than thousands world renowned paintings.

    • Afghan National Archive :

      It is one of the biggest national archive in Afghanistan which was constructed as a palace in 1890. IT gather, preserve and exhibit historical and government documents.

    • Ancient Citadel and Walls of Kabul

      The ancient walls of Kabul start at Bala Hissar, the traditional or ancient citadel or High Fort. Seven meters; 23 ft. high and 3.7 m; 12 ft. thick, with planed positioned sentry towers, the walls are generally attributed to the troubled Hephthalite period during the 5th century A.D. future dynasties added and repaired them down through the 18th century.

    • The Omar Mine Museum:

      Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation (OMAR) contains a collection of various types of land mines and other explosives which was used in Afghanistan during different point of time.

    • Bibi Mahroo Hill,

      A magnificent hill with exotic landscape view.

    • Chahr Chatta Bazar

      The gateway to the famed Chahr Chatta (Four Arcades) Bazaar could be found on the left, just beyond the Pul-i-Khishti Mosque between the bridge and Jade Maiwand. Built in the 17th century, this bazaar consisted of four covered arcades linked by open squares centered with fountains. The walls were vibrantly painted with gay floral paintings.

    • Paghman:

      It is a good holiday retreat

    • Appe-i-Maranjan:

      Nearby hill where Buddhist statues and Graceo-Bactrian coins dating from the 2nd century BC have been found.

    • Paghman and Jalalabad valleys:

      To the north and east of the city.

    • Other tourist attraction

      • Baghi Babur Park (Babur's Garden)
      • Zarnegar Park
      • Baghi Bala Park
      • Bagh-e Zanana (Women's Park)
      • Lake Qargha Park
      • Shar-e Naw Park
      • Pul-e Khishti Mosque
      • Shah-e Do Shamshera Mosque
      • Mausoleum of Nadir Khan
      • Mausoleum of Amir Abdur Rahman
      • Negaristani Milli
      • Kabul’s Bala Hissar,
      • Chaman-i-Houzouri
      • Puli- I- Mosque
      • Minar-i-Abdul Wakil Khan
      • Kabul University
      • Afghan Royal Family Mausoleum:

    Kabul being a city of rich culture and tradition, the tourist attraction holds significant history which is globally related in some way or the other. More over a casual stroll in the street of Kabul could also came as wonderful discovery of Kabul's life.

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