City: Amhara Region
Top Things to do in Amhara Region
Things to do in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Amhara (Amharic: አማራ) is one of the nine ethnic divisions (kililoch) of Ethiopia, containing the homeland of the Amhara people. Previously known as Region 3, its capital is Bahir Dar. Ethiopia's largest inland body of water, Lake Tana, which is the source of the Blue Nile river, is located within Amhara. The region also contains the Semien Mountains National Park, which includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia. Amhara is bordered by the state of Sudan to the west and northwest, and in other directions by other regions of Ethiopia: Tigray to the north, Afar to the east, Benishangul-Gumuz to the west and southwest, and Oromia to the south.
Restaurants in Amhara Region
1. Church of St. George
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5.0 based on 387 reviews
the church of st George is a brilliant feats of engineering and architecture and are often referred as the "Eighth wonder of the world".
Reviewed By frankj614 - Columbus, United States
Because it stands alone, because you can see the entire top, because of its iconic shape...all those reasons, and more, make St. George the must-see of Lalibela's rock churches. Of course, they are all must-sees, but this one is the best!
2. Lalibela Ethiopia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Yemrehana Krestos Church
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
The church of Yemrehanna Kristos is one of Ethiopia's best-preserved late Axumite churches, and is named for a twelfth-century Zagwe priest-king and saint. The church is located inside a large natural cavern on a hill in northern Ethiopia, set in a spectacular landscape of juniper trees, predating the famous nearby rock-hewn churches of Lalibela by almost a century.
Reviewed By ClaudiaYacura - San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy
I visited this Monastery accompanied by Bekire (+251 92 018 3099) who organized my stay in Lalibela. This monastery is worth to be visited..
4. Biete Medhane Alem
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By darbyoshaughnessy - Lake Village, United States
Biete Medhane Alem or House/Church of the Savior of the World is a huge pink stone structure that was built from the top down atop a rock cliff. The church is surrounded by tall rectangular pillars and has regular upper openings shaped like mushrooms and lower openings in the shape of a cross. All must remove their shoes before entering the carpet covered stone aisles. Inside on the left are three empty tombs, reminiscent of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. A priest inside explains the treasures, including beautiful if faded murals and carved columns. Inside is the Lalibela gold cross. It's a processional cross in that it can be fitted atop a pole and carried aloft, or it can be hand-held such that the priest can bless people with it. The lighting is such that it's difficult to take pictures because of the glare.
5. CHE CHE Ido
6. Monastery of Debre Mariam
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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
7. Amhara People's Martyrs' Memorial Monument
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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.
8. Falasha Village
9. Bete Giyorgis of Lalibela
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
