Afghanistan holds the Band-e-Amir lakes, the Minaret of Jam and the valley of Bamiyan, where the destroyed Buddha niches remain in the cliff face. The country has been effectively closed to ordinary tourism for years.
The guides on this page cover Afghanistan as a whole. Since the Taliban takeover in 2021 the security, legal and humanitarian situation has changed fundamentally; most governments advise against all travel, consular assistance is largely unavailable, and restrictions on movement and on women's rights are severe. This material is background on the country's landmarks, not a recommendation or a practical guide, and current official advisories are the only appropriate basis for any decision.