Darulaman, Kabul

#45 among attractions in Kabul

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Darulaman is a locality in the south-western fringes of Kabul, Afghanistan, forming part of District 6. The suburb was a planned city built in the 1920s under King Amanullah Khan. Amanullah Khan sought to turn Darulaman into a new modern capital city, and hired German companies and engineers to build roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The area is connected to Kabul some 16 km away via Darulaman Road, a long straight boulevard, which has been described by one analyst as "perhaps the most exquisite street of the capital Kabul". A narrow-gauge railway, the Kabul-Darulaman Tramway, was also built and operated through this boulevard. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°28'0"N, 69°7'0"E

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Darulaman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darul Aman Palace, Tajbeg Palace, National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul Library.

~1000 ftSE
Palace, Historical place
Darul Aman Palace, Kabul
5 min walk • Darul Aman Palace, an emblematic structure in the heart of Kabul, Afghanistan, stands as a poignant symbol of the country's tumultuous history and aspirations for peace. This grandiose palace, whose name translates to "abode of peace," was intended to be the...
0.8 miS
Palace
Tajbeg Palace, Kabul
22 min walk • Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Afghanistan's capital, Tajbeg Palace stands as a historic emblem of Kabul's rich cultural tapestry. This regal edifice, also known as the Queen's Palace, is a poignant reminder of Afghanistan's royal past and the country's complex...
~1100 ftE
Artifacts dating back several millennia
National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul
6 min walk • The National Museum of Afghanistan, nestled in the heart of Kabul, is a treasure trove of the country's rich and diverse history. Founded in 1919, the museum has stood as a testament to Afghanistan's complex past, housing artifacts that span over several millennia.
0.4 miNE
Library
Kabul Library, Kabul
10 min walk • Kabul Library is one of Afghanistan's oldest and largest libraries, located in the capital Kabul. It includes books in many languages and topics including a vast majority in Persian, Pashto, Urdu, Russian, and Arabic. The library was built by king Amanullah Khan. It still exists today and is open to public.

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Which popular attractions are close to Darulaman?

Nearby attractions include Darul Aman Palace, Kabul (5 min walk), National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul (6 min walk), Kabul Library, Kabul (10 min walk), Tajbeg Palace, Kabul (22 min walk).