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Herat District, Herat

#4 among attractions in Herat

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°20'31"N, 62°12'11"E
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Herat District – 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

    12 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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    Forts and castles

    Herat Citadel

    23 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

    25 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".

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    3.9 miSE
    Neighbourhood

    Injil District, Herat

    101 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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    Universities and schools

    Herat University

    49 min walk • Herat University is a public university located in Herat, the capital of Herat Province, in western Afghanistan. It was inaugurated in 1988, beginning with a faculty of Literature and Humanities. The first President was Abubakr Rashed. The university has 14 faculties and 45 departments.

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

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