There are a large number of tourist spots in Addis Ababa City. Besides, there are also many other destinations for the tourists that are closely located to the city. Some of them are Axum, Gondar, Debre Damo, Harar and many other national parks and historical places. The travelers can go on excursions from Addis Ababa to these places.
Given below are some of the places for Addis Ababa excursion:
Axum: Located in the northern part of Ethiopia, it is known for King Bazen's Tomb, St Mary of Zion church, the monasteries of Abba Liqanos and Abba Pentalewon, Ta'akha Maryam and Queen of Sheba's Bath. It is located at a distance of 1,100 kilometers from Addis Ababa.
Harar: Located at a distance of 500 kilometers from Addis Ababa, it is known for Medhane Alem Cathedral,
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Harrar Bira Stadium, Jami Mosque, Ras Mekonnen House and Amba.
Debre Damo: Located at a distance of about 1176 kilometers from Addis Ababa, this place is known for Debre Damo monastery. This monastery is situated on the top of a 24 meters high cliff.
Bahir Dar: Lake Tana islands and the Blue Nile falls are the major attractions of Bahir Dar. About 37 islands dot Lake Tana. Some of these islands have monasteries like Ura Kidanemihret, Estifanos and Kibran Gebriel.
Gondar: It is 500 kilometers away from Addis Ababa. The major attractions of this place are Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Fasilides castle, Fasiladas' Bath, Iyasu's Palace and Qusquam complex.
One can plan for an excursion from Addis Ababa City during anytime of the year as the place enjoys a temperate climatic condition.
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