Kabul Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and the largest city of Afghanistan
About Kabul
Kabul is believed to have been founded between 2000 and 1500 BCE, possibly making it the one of the oldest living cities in central- south Asia. It is mentioned in Hinduism's sacredRigvedatext (c1700-1100 BCE) as a vision of paradise set in the mountains. It was an important center of Zoroastrianism and later Buddhism. The city remained of little importance for much of the first three millennia of its existence. It was controlled variously by: the Persians, Alexander the Great, the Seleucid Empire, the Mauryan Empire, the Bactrians, various Hellenistic kingdoms, the Sassanid Empire, and by the 5th centuryCE was its own kingdom known as Kabul-Shahan. This last kingdom before the Islamic conquest built a large wall to protect the city from invasion when the Arabs arrived at the edge of the k
Top Attractions in Kabul
Explore the best things to see and do in Kabul:
- ★Amani High School sports field
- ★Ariana Cinema
- ★Bagh-e Babur
- ★Bagh-e Bala
- ★Bagh-e Zanana
- ★Bala Hissar
- ★British Cemetery
- ★Daoud Khan Memorial
Where to Eat in Kabul
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Afghan International Pizza Express
- 🍴Anaar Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴Barg Continental Restaurant
- 🍴Bella Italia
- 🍴Boccaccio Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴B’s Place Restaurant
Where to Stay in Kabul
- 🏨Ajmal Wali International
- 🏨Canpro Villa
- 🏨Golden Star Hotel
- 🏨Heetal Plaza Hotel
- 🏨Kabul Intercontinental Hotel
- 🏨Kabul Serena Hotel
Kabul Travel Guide Sections
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