Top Things to do in Bahar Dar
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The 10 Best Things to do in Bahar Dar, Amhara Region
Discover the best top things to do in Bahar Dar, Ethiopia including Lions Art Gallery, Lake Tana, Azwa Mariam Monastery, Church of Debre Sina Maryam, Wakanda Art Gallery, Bahir Dar Market, CHE CHE Ido, Monastery of Debre Mariam, St George Church, Amhara People's Martyrs' Memorial Monument.
Restaurants in Bahar Dar
1. Lions Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Lions Art Gallery (LAG) is located 450 meters from St.George church (round about) in Bahir Dar at the city Centre , infront of Melat Café , At Wakanda Coffee. First Floor .
Reviewed By 457fritzr
when it comes to young art in ethiopia this place is an absolute must! mengistu, a young talented artist from bahir, shows some of his breathtaking pictures in this friendly cafe. the artist is often on site and explains his art to interested people. His art is in demand internationally and is very open. a cafe with him brings inspiring talks! he also did great job painting!
2. Lake Tana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By fafabougn - Aywaille, Belgium
Birhanu is THE BEST !!! For many years, he has been organizing boat tours with us , for me and my friends, also good for children and teenagers ! He is a very safe boat driver, the boats are in excellent condition, he is attentionate, careful, very reliable and he takes a lot of time to to allow you to do birdwatching, hippos watching, on the way to the different islands and monastries. His excursions are a fantastic break during your journey to Ethiopia, a wonderful peaceful time on the lake ... amongst tankwas ( papyrus boats) and fishermen , in a so beautiful nature ... Birhanu is a very good birds specialist, he always has his birds books on board and can show you which birds you just discover ...He knows where to find birds, hippos, huge lizards , pelicans and much more, his english is good ... His boat place is in shumeabo park, neat Tana Hotel, everyone knows the place ! Just go for Birhanu !
3. Azwa Mariam Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By ameliam86 - Cancun, Mexico
We took a boat to explore lake Tana and visiting the old monastery situated in an island. The monastery has noons a monks and many antique books. We also visit the old church with very interesting religious paintings and saints from Ethiopia.
4. Church of Debre Sina Maryam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By snowythepyro - London, United Kingdom
It was wonderful to step off the boat and feel like you've stepped back 500 years, but at the same time to know that this is live, active worship, happening just the same as many hundreds of years ago. That thousands of feet have stood where you're standing, absorbed by the bright mural paintings, completely focused on worship. Really special.
5. Wakanda Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Wakanda Coffee Club & Art Gallery is the right choice for visitors who are searching for a place to have Coffee , and view art paintings done by Ethiopian Artists, that mainly oriented about the Ethiopian Culture . (some of the paintings are for sale.)
6. Bahir Dar Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By bishikawa - Marlborough, United States
Our guide took us to the local market, colorful with fruits, vegetables, spices, hardware, textiles, lots of people... one guy took out his phone and made like he was taking our picture and we all had a good laugh. While the market was interesting, perhaps our most lasting vision is of an American woman from the US watching the scene with a look of horror and disgust. No gigantic chicken breasts on a styrofoam tray wrapped in plastic in this market, lady. Just nice, natural stuff being traded by happy people.
7. CHE CHE Ido
8. Monastery of Debre Mariam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By AbrehamAemro - Ethiopia, null
I take a boat to this old and amazing monastery with my friends. The church is very old it has 900 years old with old birhana books and cross. If you got the lake monastery don't miss to see debremariam. Highly recommended
9. St George Church
10. Amhara People's Martyrs' Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By psuril76 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A must see attraction in bahir dar to look in to the history of Amharas and Ethiopia. The art gallery is a must visit place.
