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Ethiopia
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Top Things To See
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia's capital, located at an altitude of 2,440m (8,000ft) in the central highlands. Places worth visiting include the National Museum, the Menelik Palace, the Jubilee Palace, the Meskal (Revolution) Square, St George's Cathedral and the Ethnology Museum.
Aksum
The ancient royal capital of the earliest Ethiopian kingdom is renowned for its multi-storeyed ancient carved granite obelisks, its archaeological remains and its church, which claims to house the Lost Ark of the Covenant.
Blue Nile Falls (also called Tissisat)
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Northern Africa. They are situated about 35km (22 miles) from Bahar Dar.
Gondar
The ancient capital of Ethiopia from 1632 to 1855 is the site of many ruined castles.
Lalibela
Famous for its 12th-century, rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is a must-see. Bete Medhane Alem is believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia's capital, located at an altitude of 2,440m (8,000ft) in the central highlands. Places worth visiting include the National Museum, the Menelik Palace, the Jubilee Palace, the Meskal (Revolution) Square, St George's Cathedral and the Ethnology Museum.
Aksum
The ancient royal capital of the earliest Ethiopian kingdom is renowned for its multi-storeyed ancient carved granite obelisks, its archaeological remains and its church, which claims to house the Lost Ark of the Covenant.
Blue Nile Falls (also called Tissisat)
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Northern Africa. They are situated about 35km (22 miles) from Bahar Dar.
Gondar
The ancient capital of Ethiopia from 1632 to 1855 is the site of many ruined castles.
Lalibela
Famous for its 12th-century, rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is a must-see. Bete Medhane Alem is believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world.
Ethiopia's capital, located at an altitude of 2,440m (8,000ft) in the central highlands. Places worth visiting include the National Museum, the Menelik Palace, the Jubilee Palace, the Meskal (Revolution) Square, St George's Cathedral and the Ethnology Museum.
Aksum
The ancient royal capital of the earliest Ethiopian kingdom is renowned for its multi-storeyed ancient carved granite obelisks, its archaeological remains and its church, which claims to house the Lost Ark of the Covenant.
Blue Nile Falls (also called Tissisat)
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Northern Africa. They are situated about 35km (22 miles) from Bahar Dar.
Gondar
The ancient capital of Ethiopia from 1632 to 1855 is the site of many ruined castles.
Lalibela
Famous for its 12th-century, rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is a must-see. Bete Medhane Alem is believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world.
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