About Herat
Located in the west of Afghanistan, Herat is one of the most important cities in the region with its rich history dating back to the ancient times. Referred as the "wheat warehouse" by the famous historian Heredot, the city has been under the sovereignty of many states throughout history, such as Sasan, Abbasids, Gaznelians and Seljuks. In the following years, the city of was ruled by Karakoyunlu, Uzbekistan and the Safevi State and linked to Afghanistan after the British rule.
Known also as '' Pearl of Khorasan '' thanks to its unique cultural richness, it is a city where many artists and scientists raise. It is possible to see the traces of all this accumulation today while walking on Herat's streets. Herat Castle, also known as Alexander Castle, is also one of the places that must be seen in order to discover the great history of the city. Also Ali Şir Nevai Tomb, Friday Mosque and Jihad Museum are places that must be seen by visitors of Herat.
As in the rest of Afghanistan, the continental climate is effective in Herat. The winter season is generally harsh and cold. In the summer months, the weather in the city might be overwhelmingly hot. The best times to explore Herat comfortably are spring and end of summer. City can be reached by using Herat Airport. It is also possible to get to Kabul, capital of the country, and then take buses to Herat.
