Things to Do in Afghanistan

There are 26 attractions in Afghanistan. Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, historic valley with monumental buddhist archaeological remains, is the most popular.

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All Archaeological Sites 17 Religious Sites 11 Mountains & Peaks 8 Parks & Reserves 4 Castles & Palaces 3 Lakes 2 Museums 2 Monuments & Memorials 1 Islands 1 Passes & Valleys 1 Stadiums & Sports 1 Area 1
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Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Historic valley with monumental Buddhist archaeological remains
Historical Site
Mausoleum of Imam Ali
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Mausoleum of Imam Ali
Islamic mausoleum and pilgrimage site in Balkh Province
Mosque
Band-e Amir National Park
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Band-e Amir National Park
Afghanistan's national park with dramatic blue alpine lakes
National Park
Minaret of Jam
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Minaret of Jam
13th-century UNESCO-listed brick minaret standing in remote Ghor
Archaeological Site
Hindu Kush
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Hindu Kush
Mountain range spanning Afghanistan and northern Pakistan
Mountains
Buddhas of Bamiyan
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Buddhas of Bamiyan
Cliffside monumental Buddha statues destroyed in 2001
Ruins
Noshaq
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Noshaq
Afghanistan's highest mountain and Hindu Kush summit
Mountain
Zorkul
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Zorkul
Remote high-altitude lake on Afghanistan-Tajikistan border
Lake
Panjshir Valley
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Panjshir Valley
Mountain valley known for resistance and emerald scenery
Valley
Ai-Khanoum
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Ai-Khanoum
Hellenistic archaeological site at Afghanistan's Oxus frontier
Archaeological Site
National Museum of Afghanistan
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National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum in Kabul housing Afghanistan's archaeological collections
Museum
Koh-i-Baba
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Koh-i-Baba
Mountain range in central Afghanistan, source of several rivers
Mountains
Gardens of Babur
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Gardens of Babur
Timurid-era garden and Babur's tomb in Kabul
Park
Great Mosque of Herat
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Great Mosque of Herat
Historic mosque in Herat renowned for tilework
Mosque
Darul Aman Palace
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Darul Aman Palace
Historic Kabul palace noted for grand but ruined facade
Palace
Safed Koh
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Safed Koh
Mountain range along Afghanistan–Pakistan border, rugged peaks
Mountains
Ghazi Stadium
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Ghazi Stadium
Main Kabul stadium used for football and national events
Stadium
Mes Aynak
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Mes Aynak
Ancient Buddhist archaeological site threatened by copper mining
Archaeological Site
Tillya Tepe
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Tillya Tepe
Archaeological burial site famed for spectacular Bactrian gold
Archaeological Site
Green Mosque, Balkh
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Green Mosque, Balkh
Historic mosque and shrine in ancient Balkh
Mosque
Abdul Rahman Mosque
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Abdul Rahman Mosque
Large mosque in Kabul built in modern Afghan style
Mosque
Haji Piyada Mosque
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Haji Piyada Mosque
Early Islamic mosque in Balkh with distinctive early architecture
Ruins
Mundigak
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Mundigak
Ancient Bronze Age archaeological site near Kandahar
Archaeological Site
Pul-e Khishti Mosque
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Pul-e Khishti Mosque
Large central mosque in Kabul, notable blue dome
Mosque
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