The varied cultural and historical sites make Sightseeing in Balkh an interesting affair for locals and tourists alike.

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The varied Balkh Tours enables one to see the varied places of attraction in the town. Sightseeing in Balkh is a major attraction for all. It is an old town of Afganisthan that is known for its cultural heritage and glorious past. Travelers must include a day of two for Sightseeing in Balkh.

Balkh is reputedly the birthplace of Prophet Zoroaster. There are many places of attraction in the city. The Shrine of Hazrat Ali or Roza Mubarik is one of the top rated attractions in the city. Marvel at the beautiful architecture of the Mosque of Nine Cupolas. It is also popular as the No-Gonbad Mosque. Travelers visit the Top-i-rustam & Takht-i-Rustam in great numbers. All these are located in the central part of the city. These sites are worth seeing.

The Mazar-e-Sharif which attracts travelers from all corners of the world is one of the prime attractions of the Balkh city. It is one of the most prestigious Islamic sites of Afganisthan. Thousands of travelers come to offer their prayers throughout the world. Sightseeing in Balkh enables one to see all these sites. Another notable place of visit is Bala-Hesar. It is the shrine and the mosque of Khwaja Nasr Parsa. The Nine Domes Mosque which is also called Haji Piyada is another popular site. Locals and tourists can visit the madrasa of Sayed Subhan Quli Khan.

There are also many magnificent buildings across the city. You can marvel at the huge size of the buildings that is sure to catch your fancy. The city is currently one of the agricultural and commercial centers of the country. Most of the part of the city has now turned to ruins. You can still these ruins across Balkh.

The Tomb of Hazrat Ali is another most favored place of attraction. It is one of the important landmarks of the country. The monument located in the site is an amazing piece of architecture. The monument is famous for its ornamented inscriptions. It is an outstanding piece of Moghul architecture. There are also many beautiful mosques in the city. The Mosque of Nine Cupolas is one of them.

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