Cultural sightseeing in Ethiopia. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
Ethiopia is a country that has so much to offer to its guests. Marvelous culture and traditions of local people, rare animals, unique landscapes, and natural landmarks – this is not a complete list of all wonders. The list of cultural landmarks is no less impressive. Capitals of ancient states were located in the territory of modern Ethiopia, and numerous architectural landmarks remind of those glorious times. In this country, tourists will find medieval monasteries, a royal palace, Harar (famous Muslim pilgrimage destination), and even a monument dedicated to Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.
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The capital also has much to offer to its guests. This is the Holy Trinity Cathedral famous for its skillfully made stained-glass windows, an Orthodox Christian church, and the Menelik Palace built at the end of the 19th century. Tourists may also find it interesting to visit the Fasilides’ Bath. The bath, which is actually a swimming pool, was built four centuries ago. Nowadays, the bath is filled with water on special occasions, and people can swim in it. The ritual swimming happens once a year during the Christian holiday of Timket.
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The Ethnological Museum in Addis Ababa is one more venue that tourists will find very interesting to visit. This is the first palace in Ethiopia built in accordance with European traditions. Two floors of the museum reveal the room of Haile Selassie, a picture gallery, and a whole floor dedicated to ethnographic objects. In this museum, visitors can see artifacts that belong to 80 languages of different nationalities. There are tools, household items, and many other interesting exhibits. A visit to this museum is like an excursion to different regions of Ethiopia.
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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Ethiopia
Extreme Guinness-type places in Ethiopia
Harer
From the series “The Last City-Fortresses Survived to This Day”
The old city Harer is situated in the western part of Ethiopia. It is known worldwide thanks to its unique historical sightseeing. Today it is the main Islamic city of the country. More than that it is one of the largest commercial centres. The historical city, located at the top of the hill, attracts tourists by its historical atmosphere. Here you can see not only saved fragments of the old strengthening structures but also adore with the view of the Amir Abdullahi City Hall.
An old Ethiopic church was also saved in the city. In many historical buildings today, we can see craftsmen workshops. Harer isn’t a typical tourist city. There aren’t any big hotels and entertainment centres. It appeals guests with its identical atmosphere. Fans of walks love to visit this city. Near the city … Read all
An old Ethiopic church was also saved in the city. In many historical buildings today, we can see craftsmen workshops. Harer isn’t a typical tourist city. There aren’t any big hotels and entertainment centres. It appeals guests with its identical atmosphere. Fans of walks love to visit this city. Near the city … Read all
Dallol
From the series “The Most Extreme Settlements on the Planet”
Located in the village of Ethiopia Dallol is definitely considered one of the most extreme on the planet. That's the hottest place in the world, which you can reach only using caravan routes. The exact number of inhabitants of the settlement is unknown. The most detailed studies were carried out in this sultry area in 60s of the last century. Then researchers found out that the mean annual temperature in the region of Dallol is 34 degrees Celsius, which is the absolute maximum in the world.
There are several salt deposits in the region; salt extraction is carried out today. The first settlement in the hot desert was founded over 50 years ago, a significant part of its population was engaged in the development of the mountain mines. When the industrial potential of the mines dried up, the … Read all
All unique sightseeing Ethiopia
There are several salt deposits in the region; salt extraction is carried out today. The first settlement in the hot desert was founded over 50 years ago, a significant part of its population was engaged in the development of the mountain mines. When the industrial potential of the mines dried up, the … Read all
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