Top rated Sights & Landmarks in Afghanistan

Experience the best that Afghanistan has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 83 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Qargha Reservoir
Water
Manmade lake with a dam, fishing, boating, a golf course, dining & a waterfront hotel.
4.70 (52 reviews)
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Karte Parwan Gurdwara
Gurudwara
👍 One of the Sikh temples in the heart of Kabul. As a kid, I used to hang out in the area. The people in the street and the caretakers of the Gurdwara are very kind and respectful. This area was populated mostly by Hindus and Sikhs, but due to discrimination during the Taliban regime and after that, m...
4.70 (33 reviews)
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Herat Central Blue Mosque
Mosque
Historically significant mosque begun in 1200 AD, with the current form completed in the late 1400s.
4.60 (923 reviews)
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Band-e-Amir National Park
National park
Hiking & camping offered in a mountainous area featuring 6 lakes known for their blue color.
4.60 (849 reviews)
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Buddha of Bamyan
Tourist attraction
Remains of a giant 5th-century stone Buddha carved in a cliff & destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.
4.60 (329 reviews)
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Khwaja Abdullah Ansari Shrine
Shrine
👍👍 Abu Ismaïl Abdullah al-Herawi al-Ansari or Abdullah Ansari of Herat (1006–1088) known as Pir-i Herat Sage of Herat was a Muslim Sufi saint who lived in the 11th century in Herat (modern-day Afghanistan). One of the outstanding figures of 5th/11th century Khorasan, Ansari was a commentator of the Qur...
4.60 (222 reviews)
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Embassy of Canada
Embassy
👍👍 Dear sir, My name is Muhammad Malik, I am 19 years old. Basically, I am from kunduz Afghanistan but due to the unsteable situation of the country and the endless war in my privence I live in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. I am so tired of war and instilbality of the country. I want to live in peace but t...
4.60 (76 reviews)
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Khatmol-Morsaleen
Mosque
4.60 (60 reviews)
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Afghan Turk Masjid
Mosque
4.60 (54 reviews)
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Chehelseton Palace - قصر چهل ستون
Historical landmark
👍👍 The best and safest entertainment place, particularly for families, in Kabul.
4.60 (50 reviews)
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Herat Citadel
Historical place
Reconstructed version of a historic ancient citadel dating to Alexander the Great era.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Shrine of Hazrat Ali
Mosque
Built in the 1400s, this famous, blue-tiled mosque is a burial site of notable Afghan leaders.
4.50 (712 reviews)
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DarulAman Palace
Castle
👍👍 Darul Aman Palace (Persian: قصر دارالامان‎; Pashto: د دارالامان ماڼۍ‎; "abode of peace" or, in a double meaning "abode of Aman[ullah]")[1] is a palace located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-west outside of the center of Kabul, Afghanistan. It sits directly across from the Afghan Parliament, and...
4.50 (584 reviews)
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The National Museum of Afghanistan
Museum
Exhibits of archeological materials from societies that have occupied the area since ancient times.
4.50 (579 reviews)
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Arg Hotel
Hotel
👍👍 Arg Hotel in Herat, Afghanistan, is a hospitality gem that effortlessly blends cultural charm with modern convenience. From the moment I entered the grand lobby, adorned with traditional Afghan motifs, the hotel's commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere became evident. The courteous and attent...
4.50 (576 reviews)
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Shah Du shamshire Mosque
Shrine
👍👍 In the busy center of Kabul city, in a space full of crowds and vehicles, next to many new and old buildings, a building can be seen that is different. A blue dome with two minarets near the dry sea of ​​Kabul that attracts the eye and it is the first mosque in Kabul city. "Shah Do Shamshireh Mosque...
4.50 (157 reviews)
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Minaret of Jam
Historical landmark
Monumental, lone minaret from the 1190s, noted for its elaborate brickwork & blue tilework.
4.50 (104 reviews)
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National Museum
Museum
👍👍 The Museum adds to the beauty of the citadel. It's glorious to wonder around and get first hand info regarding the ancient Afghanistan from the time where it was Arianna and Khorasan. Highly recommended it.
4.50 (90 reviews)
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Babur Garden
Garden
UNESCO World Heritage-listed park with 15 terraces & the burial site of Mughal Emperor Babur.
4.40 (1K reviews)
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