Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan
Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan and has been since the late 18th century. While the city has been constantly plagued by problems such as damage caused by wars and conflicts, it has seen imposing buildings and modern shopping malls built in this often war-torn country. You can easily see that the city of Kabul is undergoing a lot of renovation and development with these new buildings popping up, blending in with the old buildings that give the city its uniqueness and charm.
To get to Kabul, you can fly through Kabul International Airport. There are a number of airlines that now fly to Kabul and these include international and regional airlines. Traveling around Kabul is easy with the many taxis you can take from the airport and from the city center. The only thing to remember about these taxis is that they do not have meters and you may need to set the price for your ride before getting in. These taxis are yellow in color and you can even find some going around like buses, picking up passengers along the way and dropping them off.
When you are trying to locate some of the best places to visit in Kabul, there are a few that you should never forget to put on your list. Some of the must-see places in the city include the Old British Fort, the Kabul Museum, the Palace which is just opposite this museum, TV Tower Hill and Ariana Graveyard. If you enjoy shopping for souvenirs and hunting for bargains, you might want to visit Da Afghanistan Bazaar where you can get many items at very low prices. Carpets, turbans, vests and even gold is very easy to find in this bazaar and haggling is expected so you can try to bring the prices down once you find something you like.
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