Herat

Herat is an amazingly historical and beautiful city. These are some pictures of the Friday Mosque, which is among the most beautiful mosques in the world, and the famous minarets. Here is some additional info about Herat from Wikipedia:

Herāt (Persian: هرات) is a city in western Afghanistan, in the province also known as Herāt. It is situated in the valley of the Hari Rud, a river flowing from the mountains of central Afghanistan to the Kara-Kum Desert in Turkmenistan. Situated in a fertile area, Herāt was traditionally known for its wine. It is the third largest city of Afghanistan, with a population of 349,000 (2006 official estimate). Persian-speaking Tājīks (or Fārsīwāns) are the main inhabitants of the city.[1]
Herat is an ancient city with many historic buildings, although these have suffered damage in various military conflicts during the last few decades. The city is dominated by the remains of a citadel constructed under the rule of Alexander the Great. During the Middle Ages Herat became one of the important cities of Khorasan, and it was known as the Pearl of Khorasan.
Herāt is situated favorably on the ancient and historic trade routes of the Middle East, India, China, and Europe. The roads from Herāt to Iran, Turkmenistan, Mazari Sharif and Kandahar are still strategically important