Herat Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Herat Province, Afghanistan
About Herat
Herat is the third largest city in Afghanistan, located in the western part of the country, close to the border withIran. It is called Nagin Aseeya or Diamond of Asia in some literature. The city has an eventful history of more than 3,000 years. It was destroyed and rebuilt many times; perhaps most notably, it was destroyed byTamerlanein the 1300s. The people are very friendly and hospitable to foreigners and are also more religious than people in Kabul. Many of the young understand English or other foreign languages. It is relatively safer than other provinces of Afghanistan exceptKandahar. The attempted revolution against the communist government in Afghanistan began in 1979 in Herat with demonstrations that exploded into something larger when government forces shot some people, provokin
Top Attractions in Herat
Explore the best things to see and do in Herat:
- ★Gazar Gah
- ★Herat Citadel
- ★Herat National Museum
- ★Military Museum
- ★Minarets of Sultan Baiqara
- ★Mousallah Complex
- ★Old City
- ★Takht-e Safar
Where to Eat in Herat
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Thousand and One Nights
Where to Stay in Herat
- 🏨Baharistan Hery Hotel
- 🏨Marco Polo Hotel
- 🏨Nazary Four Star Hotel
- 🏨Park Hotel
Herat Travel Guide Sections
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