Northern Ethiopia
If you’re a serious monastery lover, or just want to stretch your legs on the way to and from the palace, Angara Tekla Haimanot's current church was built…
Must-see attractions in Northern Ethiopia
Lalibela
Downstairs at the ticket office, the uninspired museum displays the usual church items. It's an obligatory stop, but any time spent here is merely…
Northern Ethiopia
If you've a little time to kill, the Dessie Museum has old weapons forming the core of its varied collection.
Lalibela
Lalibela’s Saturday Market is quite large. It's quieter on other days, but still worth visiting.
Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral
Northern Ethiopia
The modern Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral features paintings by the famous artist Tekle Afewerk.
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.
Northern Ethiopia
On the Aksum side of town is a monument to the victims of, and victors over, the Derg.
