Information for Travelers
Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan and ranks 64th among the largest cities in the world.
The city in eastern Afghanistan has grown rapidly in recent years, becoming the country's economic and cultural hub.
Layed out by the Mughal ruler Babur in the early 16th century, and the site of his tomb, these gardens are the most beautiful spot in Kabul.
With 11 hectares, they are also the largest public green space in the city.
Left in ruins during the war, they have been spectacularly restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
The Kabul Zoo is a popular place for Kabulis in need of recreation.
Visitors are greeted by a bronze statue of Marjan the lion, the zoo's most famous animal.
Culture
The Kabul Museum was once one of the greatest museums in the world.
Its exhibits, ranging from Hellenistic gold coins to Buddhist statues and Islamic bronzes, testified to Afghanistan's location at the crossroads of Asia.
After years of abuse during the civil war, the help of the international community and the unparalleled dedication of its staff mean the museum is slowly rising from the ashes.
Called the 'Mosque of the Two Swords King', the Shah-e Doh Shamshira Mosque on the Kabul River must be one of the most unusual in Islam.
Built in the 1920s during Amanullah's modernization effort, it looks like it would have been more comfortable in Versailles or
Vienna.
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