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The Medieval "Walled City", with its 99 mosques and shrines, is considered the fourth most sacred centre of the Islamic World. A strong stone and mud wall with five large gates surround the town of Harar. Harari women are famous for making beautiful baskets while the town's silversmiths are famous for their attractive jewelry. Places of interest to be visited in Harar are: the "Rimbaud House" which is named after the famous French poet who lived there in 1880,the rich and exciting market places, the house of Ras Mekonnen and the Hyena-man performance who, in the early evening feeds his wild friends, the hyenas, with meat and bones which he holds between his teeth.
surrounded by the lower hills of the Southern Semien Mountains, lies at 2,200 m. above sea level. "The City of the Castles" is one of Ethiopia's most fascinating cities, founded by Emperor Fasilidas in 1632. At this time, Gondar became the royal capital city of the country in subsequent years; several castles were built, each unique in size and architecture. Gondar is a city rich in fabulous history and ancient monuments. For many centuries it was the center of fine arts, music, science, religion, commerce and administration. The most interesting church of Gondar is "Debre Berehan Selassie". This Trinity-Church is built in a rectangular shape, its ceilings are decorated with beautiful winged angels, and its walls with impressive scenes depicting biblical events. |
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