Harar
Built by the Czechs in 1984 and purchased by Heineken in 2011, this is a very modern brewery. Tours are sometimes available in the morning – contact local…
Must-see attractions in Eastern Ethiopia
Eastern Ethiopia
If you’ve got time to kill, explore the livestock market, about 3km south of the bus station. Go early if you want to see camels, since they tend to sell…
Harar
At the eastern end of the old town, Erer Gate was the one Richard Burton entered in 1854, disguised as an Arab merchant. The chat market is found here.
Harar
This attractive gate to the north is the site of a colourful market. A chat market, one of many in the city, is also found here.
Harar
On the east side of Feres Megala is this rather unimpressive cathedral, built by Ras Makonnen in 1890 on the site of an Egyptian mosque.
Harar
This modest museum across the road from Ras Makonnen’s Palace hosts household artefacts, traditional costumes, weapons and jewellery.
Dire Dawa
This large building is the former imperial residence of Haile Selassie. It's not open to the public and difficult to see from outside.
Harar
North of Fallana Gate the weekday livestock market features cows, goats and sheep, but no camels – these are sold at Babille.
Dire Dawa
Juma'a Mosque is the city's largest mosque and a prominent landmark in the Megala neighbourhood.
Dire Dawa
This modern, well-proportioned church is most notable for its two spires and yellow facade.
Dire Dawa
This colourful church, which lies near the Old Palace, is noted for its octagonal shape.
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…
Harar
This church doesn't really deserve a gander, but it's a useful landmark off the main thoroughfare.
Harar
This small mosque right in the heart of the old town is a useful landmark.
