Herat
Known in the Middle Ages as the Pearl of Khorasan, Herat is a large city in western Afghanistan whose Timurid-era glory is compared to Florence as a center of cultural and intellectual life. The Great Mosque, the Herat Citadel, and the Musalla Complex survive from that period. Situated in the fertile Hari River valley with the Paropamisus Mountains to the north, the city has been a Silk Road crossroads since Avestan times and was traditionally known for its wine. A UNESCO World Heritage listing was announced in 2021.
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- Population574,300
- Nearest water from center 5.4 km3.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.1 mi
Nearest airports
Herat: quick answers
Where is Herat?
Herat is in Afghanistan.
How do you get to Herat?
The nearest airport is Guzara (HEA), about 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Herat?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C38°F. The wettest month is March, with about 67 mm2.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Herat?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.