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.
Must-see attractions in Ethiopia
Harar
North of Fallana Gate the weekday livestock market features cows, goats and sheep, but no camels – these are sold at Babille.
Western Ethiopia
An important landmark for the town's Orthodox Christian community, although it's a fairly standard modern Ethiopian church.
Bahir Dar
One of the largest churches in Bahir Dar and right next to the water, but it's not a patch on Lake Tana's monasteries.
Northern Ethiopia
If you've a little time to kill, the Dessie Museum has old weapons forming the core of its varied collection.
Southern Ethiopia
The village of Chencha, 8km further up the road from Hayzo, has a vibrant market on Tuesday and Saturday.
Western Ethiopia
Bedele is one of Ethiopia's most popular home-grown beers: visit the factory and ask for a taste or two.
National Archives & Library of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Shelves groan under the weight of 20,000 books on Ethiopia. The English-language section is quite good.
Western Ethiopia
If you’re a connoisseur of Italian Fascist architecture, take a peek at Jimma's municipal buildings.
Lalibela
Lalibela’s Saturday Market is quite large. It's quieter on other days, but still worth visiting.
Western Ethiopia
Nekemte’s market is most active on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and is well worth a visit.
Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral
Northern Ethiopia
The modern Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral features paintings by the famous artist Tekle Afewerk.
Dire Dawa
Juma'a Mosque is the city's largest mosque and a prominent landmark in the Megala neighbourhood.
Rock-hewn Churches of Tigray
Mikael Meka’e is a minor, rarely visited church 15 minutes’ walk north of Petros We Paulos.
Dire Dawa
This modern, well-proportioned church is most notable for its two spires and yellow facade.
Southern Ethiopia
This modest museum has information on the natural history of Bale Mountains National Park.
Dire Dawa
This colourful church, which lies near the Old Palace, is noted for its octagonal shape.
Lalibela
The symbolic Tomb of Adam is a giant, hollowed-out block of stone next to Bet Uraiel.
Northern Ethiopia
The fortress-like Golgota Medhane Alem was built in 1978 and is worth a look.
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…
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
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…
Mekele
The city's main market is busy but not Ethiopia's most interesting – its stallholders mostly sell modern household goods and the sort of clothes of…
Mekele
Southwest of the ‘bazaar’, the intriguing monument in the roundabout is a memorial to the victims of the Derg bombing in Hawzien.
Harar
This church doesn't really deserve a gander, but it's a useful landmark off the main thoroughfare.
Western Ethiopia
Sits on the main roundabout in the centre of town. It looks like, well, an Ethiopian coffee pot.
Addis Ababa
Stadium in the north of Addis Ababa, where major celebrations and horse races take place.
Northern Ethiopia
On the Aksum side of town is a monument to the victims of, and victors over, the Derg.
Addis Ababa
This is where the Ethiopian president lives. Don't even think of taking a photo.
Southern Ethiopia
The large town council is a notable building not far from Awasa's lakeshore.
Harar
This small mosque right in the heart of the old town is a useful landmark.
