Province Overview
Overview
Herat shows itself in pieces: minarets on the plain, then the old city’s lanes, then the Friday Mosque’s tilework.
Carpet workshops and saffron sellers still work the bazaars. The citadel stands on ground long associated with Alexander; the walls you walk are later.
Sunsets here are the color of the city’s brick. Herat is quieter than Kabul. Give it time.
Key Attractions
- Herat Old City & Bazaars
- Herat Citadel
- Herat Friday Mosque
- Herat Minarets
Planning Herat
- Best time: April–May and September–October
- Getting there: Domestic flight when available, or a long overland route planned around conditions
- Pace: Light to moderate
- Permits: Provincial tourist permits are processed in advance for booked tours
