Must-see attractions in Ethiopia

  • Museum

    Southern Ethiopia

    This modest museum has information on the natural history of Bale Mountains National Park.

  • Tomb of Adam

    Lalibela

    The symbolic Tomb of Adam is a giant, hollowed-out block of stone next to Bet Uraiel.

  • Golgota Medhane Alem

    Northern Ethiopia

    The fortress-like Golgota Medhane Alem was built in 1978 and is worth a look.

  • Harla

    Eastern Ethiopia

    The former capital of Harla Kingdom was a 13th-century walled city that excavations have shown did much trade with the Middle East. A few minor remnants…

  • Tomb of Sylvia Pankhurst

    Addis Ababa

    Facing the entrance to the Holy Trinity Cathedral is the tomb of the famous British suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst. Pankhurst was one of the very few people…

  • Addis Ababa University

    Addis Ababa

    Addis Ababa's expansive university is the country's largest and most prestigious. The academic year runs roughly from October to May. The university also…

  • Addis Ababa Park

    Addis Ababa

    A thin stand of greenery opposite the presidential palace.

  • Jan Meda Sports Ground

    Addis Ababa

    Stadium in the north of Addis Ababa, where major celebrations and horse races take place.

  • Monument

    Northern Ethiopia

    On the Aksum side of town is a monument to the victims of, and victors over, the Derg.

  • Presidential Palace

    Addis Ababa

    This is where the Ethiopian president lives. Don't even think of taking a photo.

  • Mosque

    Southern Ethiopia

    Awasa's largest mosque and an important local landmark.

  • St Gabriel Church

    Southern Ethiopia

    This imposing church lies east of the main roundabout.

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