Afshar, Kabul

#49 among attractions in Kabul

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Afshar, is a hillside settlement situated in western Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Most of its population are of the Shia-Afshar ethnic group. ()

Coordinates: 34°31'60"N, 69°7'0"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Bagh-e Bala Palace, Kabul University, Kabul Medical University, Polytechnical University of Kabul.

1.4 kmNE
Palace
Bagh-e Bala Palace, Kabul
23 min walk • Perched atop a hill overlooking the bustling city of Kabul, the Bagh-e Bala Palace stands as a storied relic of Afghanistan's rich history. This regal palace, with its distinctive characteristics, was originally built in the 19th century, under the reign of Amir Abdur...
2 kmSE
Universities and schools
Kabul University, Kabul
32 min walk • Kabul University is one of the major and oldest institutions of higher education in Afghanistan. It is in the 3rd District of the capital Kabul, near the Ministry of Higher Education.
2.2 kmSE
Universities and schools
Kabul Medical University, Kabul
35 min walk • Kabul Medical University formerly known as Kabul Medical Institute is located in Kabul, Afghanistan on the campus of Kabul University. The medical institution was initially maintained by collaboration with the Turkish and French sponsors. KMF developed into a single autonomous University in 2005.
~350 mNE
Universities and schools
Polytechnical University of Kabul, Kabul
6 min walk • Kabul Polytechnic University is the main center of educating engineers in Kabul, Afghanistan. It was founded on 13 October 1963 as Kabul Polytechnic Institute and is located in 72 hectares of land in Karte Mamourin, north-western Kabul. In the opening ceremony government officials from both Afghanistan and other countries were present.
2 kmSE
Universities and schools
American University of Afghanistan, Kabul
32 min walk • The American University of Afghanistan; Persian: پوهنتون آمریکایی افغانستان; Pashto: د افغانستان امریکايي پوهنتون is Afghanistan's first private, not-for-profit institution of higher education.