Chār Sowq
Chār Sowq is a locality in Kabul District, Afghanistan and has an elevation of 1,806 metres. Chār Sowq is situated nearby to the locality Seh Dukān, as well as near Khāfīā.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Shah-i du Shamshira and Puli Khishti Jamia Masjid.
Shah-i du Shamshira
Mosque
Photo: Michal Hvorecky, CC BY 2.0.
The Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque, is a yellow two-story mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. The mosque is situated in District 2, on Andarabi Road, just off the Kabul River and the Shah-Do Shamshira bridge in the center of the city.
Puli Khishti Jamia Masjid
Mosque
Photo: Casimiri, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Pul-e Khishti Mosque is the largest mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Located in the center of old Kabul, the Pul-e Khishti Mosque can be identified by its large blue dome.
Timur Shah Mausoleum
The tomb of Timur Shah Durrani is located in Kabul and was built in 1815. It is the mausoleum of Timur Shah Durrani, who was the second ruler of the Durrani Empire, from 1772–1793.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kabul and Bagrami.
Kabul
Photo: SiarFisher, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kabul has been the capital of Afghanistan since about 1776. The city was badly damaged during the various wars since 1979, particularly its western parts.
Bagrami
Town
Bagrami is a village on the eastern fringes of Kabul at and 1797 m altitude, part of municipal District 12 and partly in District 22. The population is 31,680. Bagrami is situated 10 km east of Chār Sowq.
Chār Sowq
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Char Sowq” and “چار سوق”
- Location: Kabul District, Kabul, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.5112° or 34° 30′ 40″ northLongitude
69.17309° or 69° 10′ 23″ eastElevation
1,806 metres (5,925 feet)Open location code
8J6FG56F+F6GeoNames ID
7098018
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