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Herat University

#82 among destinations in Afghanistan

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Local name: د هرات پوهنتون Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 34°22'7"N, 62°12'42"E
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Herat University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Mosque of Herat, Herat Citadel, Yu Aw Synagogue, Injil District.

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    Mosque

    Great Mosque of Herat

    51 min walk • The Great Mosque of Herat, also known as the Friday Mosque of Herat, is an ancient and venerable Islamic religious site located in the heart of Herat, Afghanistan. With its origins dating back to 1200 AD, the mosque is a testament to the architectural and cultural...

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    Herat Citadel

    53 min walk • The Herat Citadel, known locally as the Qala Iktyaruddin, stands as an imposing historical fortress in the heart of Herat, Afghanistan. With origins dating back to 330 BC, the citadel has stood the test of time, witnessing the ebb and flow of empires and armies through...

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    Synagogue

    Yu Aw Synagogue, Herat

    64 min walk • The Yu Aw Synagogue is located in the Momanda neighbourhood of the old city of Herat, in western Afghanistan. The area was once known as Mahalla-yi Musahiya, or the "Neighbourhood of the Jews".

  • injil district herat5.2 miSE
    Neighbourhood

    Injil District, Herat

    133 min walk • Injil is a district of Herat Province in northwestern Afghanistan. It surrounds Herat City and borders Kushk District to the north, Karukh District to the east, Guzara District to the South, and Zinda Jan District to the west.

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    Neighbourhood

    Herat District, Herat

    49 min walk • Herat District is a district of Herat Province, Afghanistan. The capital lies at Herat city. In 2019 the estimated population was 556,205.

Where to next? Visit hirat Hirat region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Afghanistan.

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