Places to visit in Ethiopia

Located in Gonder, this entire 70,000 square meter compound consists of picturesque castles and palaces. Fasildas Palace is the oldest building that stands 32m tall and features a crenulated parapet with four domed towers.

The country is filled with many lush green parks and museums. You can take your little ones to a nearby park so that they enjoy some fresh air and actively take part in vigorous outdoors games and exercises.

This site dates back to 300-500AD and seem to have been present even before the advent of Christianity in Ethiopia. Many believe the stelae to be funeral monuments of the ancient rulers of Axum.

This church in Gondar was built by Emperor Eyasu II during the 17th century. The church earns its name from the nickname of the emperor which stands for “Mountain of Light”. The interior of the church depicts biblical scenes while the ceiling is covered with faces of angels.

Located in Addis Ababa, this national museum is the most important museum in Sub-Saharan Africa. The museum exhibits some of the best artistic treasures of the country and many interesting archaeological discoveries.

This museum was built in the loving memory of the Red Terror Martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the Ethiopian oppressed people. This museum had been built by the relatives of the martyrs and it endorses the motto “Never, Ever Again”.

Ethiopia abounds in natural parks and gardens that can be visited with your family for spending a delightful time. You must visit the Mago National Park which is listed amongst the National Parks in Ethiopia. It is situated to the south of Addis Ababa and covers a region of 2162 square kilometres. The park is divided into two parts by a tributary of the Mago River, Omo. While the Tama Wildlife.

When it comes to natural attractions, Ethiopia offers some of the best options. You can visit Gobodura Hill which is also known as Wuchate Golo. It is one of the four ancient quarries to be found at Aksum which is believed to be the source of the famous stelae. The tools which were used by the craftsmen for building stelae are yet unknown. You can even take a tour around Sor River Waterfalls which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country.

Tourists are often greatly impressed by the rich culture and tradition that is housed by Ethiopia that dates back over 3000 years. There are a number of museums, historical monuments and art galleries to be visited. There are more than 80 different ethnic groups living in the country that boast of their own unique culture, tradition and customs.

Ethiopia has some famous landmarks that are worth visiting. One of them is Fasilides Castle which was built in the 17th century. It is crafted out of stone and is named after the emperor Fasilides Alam Sagad for whom it was constructed.