The modern city of Mazar-i Sharif is centred around the Shrine of Ali. Much restored, it is one of Afghanistan's most glorious monuments. Outside Mazar-i Sharif lies the ancient city of Balkh. The city is a centre for the traditional buzkashi sport, and the Blue Mosque is the focus of northern Afghanistan's Nowruz celebration. Although most Muslims believe that the real grave of Ali is found within Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf, Iraq, others still come to Mazar-i-Sharif to pay respect.

• Airports
  • Mazar-i-Sharif Airport – serves the population of Balkh Province and is also used by NATO-led forces, including the Afghan Air Force. It is being expanded to become the 4th international airport in Afghanistan.
• Mosques
  • Shrine of Ali
• Parks and monuments
  • Maulana Jalaludin Cultural Park
  • Tashkurgan Palace
  • Governors Palace
  • Mazar-i-Sharif Gate
  • Khalid Ibn-al Walid Park^[36]
• Universities
  • Balkh University
  • Aria University
  • Sadat University
  • Mawlana University
  • Taj University
• Hospitals
  • Regional Hospital of Mazar-i-Sharif
  • Saleha Bayat Hospital
  • Afghan National Army Regional Hospital at Camp Shaheen
• Hotels
  • Serena Hotel Mazar-i-Sharif^{[citation needed]}
  • Aros-e-Shahr^{[citation needed]}
  • Mazar Hotel^{[citation needed]}
  • Farhat Hotel
  • Kefayat hotel^{[citation needed]}
  • Barat Hotel^{[citation needed]}
  • Shinwari hotel^{[citation needed]}
  • Marco Polo hotel^{[citation needed]}and hamsafar hotel
• Banks
  • Da Afghanistan Bank
  • Afghanistan International Bank (AIB)
  • Kabul Bank
  • Azizi Bank
  • Pashtany Bank
• Social Organizations
  • Balkh Youth Conformity Association

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