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Historical attractions Ethiopia, the oldest independent nation in Africa, has proud and long history dating back to the first century AD. Passing through magnificent sceneries of the Ethiopian highlands, a visitor gets amazed with the rich historical treasures of the country that dates back 3000 years to the Axumite Kingdom that used to dominate the vital crossroads of Africa and Asia for almost a thousand years. Axum also holds the Church of St Mary of Zion, the first Christian church to get built in the whole Africa. The church is also believed to hold the original Ark of the Covenant. Going south from the city of Axum is Lalibela – the 8th wonder of the world. Lalibella, also considered the second Jerusalem, is a place of 11 rock hewn churches carved out of a solid rock. Gondar, famous for its dome shaped architectural sophistication is the only imperial castle found in Africa. The fact that all kings of that era built their castles in the same compound makes Gondar unique in the world. Harar, a walled city in the eastern part of the country, is also the fourth sacred place in the Muslim religion next to Meca, Medina and Jerusalem. The Harar enclosure (Harar Jugol) has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO in recognition of its cultural heritage.

Historical attractions

Ethiopia, the oldest independent nation in Africa, has proud and long history dating back to the first century AD. Passing through magnificent sceneries of the Ethiopian highlands, a visitor gets amazed with the rich historical treasures of the country that dates back 3000 years to the Axumite Kingdom that used to dominate the vital crossroads of Africa and Asia for almost a thousand years.

Axum also holds the Church of St Mary of Zion, the first Christian church to get built in the whole Africa. The church is also believed to hold the original Ark of the Covenant.

Going south from the city of Axum is Lalibela – the 8th wonder of the world. Lalibella, also considered the second Jerusalem, is a place of 11 rock hewn churches carved out of a solid rock.

Gondar, famous for its dome shaped architectural sophistication is the only imperial castle found in Africa. The fact that all kings of that era built their castles in the same compound makes Gondar unique in the world.

Harar, a walled city in the eastern part of the country, is also the fourth sacred place in the Muslim religion next to Meca, Medina and Jerusalem. The Harar enclosure (Harar Jugol) has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO in recognition of its cultural heritage.

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- Archeological

- Cultural

- Natural

- Wildlife

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Bezawit palace

The visit to Bahir Dar wouldn't be complete if a tourist doesn't see the Bezawit Palace found some five kilometers on the eastern suburbs. The palace was constructed by Emperor Haile Selassie in 1959 on a hall called Bezawit. From the palace, one c...

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Gorgora Port

64 kilometres from Gonder and 95 kilometres from Bahir Dar, on the northern shores of Lake Tana, Gorgora is a most rewarding site especially for birdwatchers. This is one of the many medieval towns of Ethiopia that served as a temporary capital. The ...

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Wolleka-Felasha Village

The former 'Bete Israels' or the Ethiopian Jews or Felashas village is situated 3 km north of the town. It is a popular visiting place, especially for the magnificent souvenirs, pottery and the Jewish temple. For not accepting Christianity, the 'Bete...

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Lake Tana Monastries

Rivaling the attraction of the Blue Nile Falls are the thirty- seven islands scattered about on the 3,000-square-kilometre (1,860-square-mile) surface of Ethiopias largest body of water, Lake Tana. Twenty of these islands shelter churches and monaste...

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Lalibela

They say it's the 8th wonder of the world. Once the thriving and populous capital city of medieval dynasty, Lalibela, is indeed the 8th wonder with its 13 rock-hewn churches cut out of a solid red volcanic rock. Some of the churches lie almost comple...

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