11 Things To Do In Kabul, Afghanistan

“Kabul today is a fascinating snapshot of the birth pangs of a new nation, and a city permanently on the cusp of change. As an introduction to Afghanistan it’s exciting, frustrating, inspiring and shocking in equal measure.” – LonelyPlanet.com

Photo Credits: machina, stepnout, D-minor, ChuckHolton, Canada in Afghanistan / Canada en Afghanistan, and United Nations Photo

1. Grab A Bite To Eat At Le Bistro, A French Restraunt in the heart of downtown.  It even has its own bakery attached.
2. Take a walk around the historic Babur’s Gardens which was built in the 16th century by Mughal ruler Zahir ud-din Muhammad Babur
3. Grab a nice coffee and listen to some smooth jazz at the Cabul Coffee House
4. Some of the rarest coins, artifacts, and more can be found at the Kabul Museum.
5. Check out the amazing stone walls at Bala Hissar
6. Master your knowledge at the Sultani Museum
7. The OMAR (Organisation for Mine clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation)Land Mine Museum is the bomb!
8. The Mausoleum of Nadir Shah houses some of the most influential Royalty
9. The European Cemetery is a historic site for the Second-Anglo-Afghan War
10. Check out some of the most valuable and rare Afghan birds at Ka Faroshi Bird Market
11. Of Course Kabul Fried Chicken to grab some

“Get swept away by the hectic pace of change in the country’s buzzing capital” – LonelyPlanet.com

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