The tourist attractions in Mazar-e-Sharif portray the rich cultural heritage of the place and depict the glorious past of Afghanistan. If you are on Mazar-e-Sharif tours do not miss the famous tourist attractions in Mazar-e-Sharif. Known as the fourth important city in Afghanistan in terms of size Mazar-e-Sharif is full of beautiful mosques and minarets all of which were built when a mullah dreamt about the existence of the burial ground of Ali bin Talib who is famous in the Islamic world as the cousin of the Prophet. A shrine was built in the memory of the famous Caliph. A little away from the shrine a beautiful Blue Mosque is built around which the town of Mazer developed.
The most important among Mazar-e-Sharif tourist attractions is the Shrine of Hazrat Ali which is famous as it contains the tomb of Ali bin Talib. This tomb takes a colorful look during the night when the whole complex is adorned with bright lights. As you enter the site you will be struck with the architectural brilliance of the shrine. The alignment of the shrine is in the northwest-southeast direction and within an enclosed site one can have find the mosque which was built in the 20th century. According to the famous sketches by Niedermayer one will find the drawings of small precinct in the southwest direction which was later replaced by tall gates after the whole construction was destroyed by the Mongols.
It is known that in the northwest direction of the shrine stands the tallest gate which is considered as one of the famous entry points of the mosque. All those who want to travel to Mazar-e-Sharif should plan the Mazar-e-Sharif tours so that they can visit all the colorful bazaars that are scattered all over the city. As they say that the souks and the bazaars are the heart and soul of the Mazar-e-Sharif. The markets are always busy and you will find the true colors of the city in the hustle and bustle of the marker place. A famous bazaar near the Blue Mosque is the best place to search for the souvenirs of your near and dear ones.
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