Abune Yemanta Church
Place of worship
Centuries-old cave church hewn into a sandstone tower, reachable via thin ledges & a vertical climb.
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Place of worship
Centuries-old cave church hewn into a sandstone tower, reachable via thin ledges & a vertical climb.
Orthodox church
Sacred, ancient church where emperors would be crowned, said to contain the Ark of the Covenant.
Historical landmark
Ancient royal monument once claimed in war & moved to Italy, repatriated to Ethiopia in 2005.
Mountain peak
Flat-top mountain with a 6th-c., men-only monastery reachable by climbing a sheer cliff.
Historical landmark
Ancient ruins of the Palace of the Queen of Sheba & archaeological excavation site.
Hotel
Relaxed hotel offering an outdoor pool & a restaurant, plus a sauna & a steam room.
Casual quarters in a straightforward hotel offering dining, a 24-hour bar & complimentary breakfast.
Casual rooms with satellite TV in a down-to-earth property offering regional dining & event space.
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