Explore Ethiopia

The Ethnological Museum of Addis

Housed in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie, the Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa traces Ethiopia's history through 13,000 objects and a life cycle narrative journey.

Sources of the Blue Nile

Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake and source of the Blue Nile, is home to 37 islands whose monasteries became the cradle of Christian Abyssinia.

The atse Yohannes IV Museum

Former imperial palace in Mekele, the Yohannes IV Museum displays the royal throne, furnishings and manuscripts from 19th-century Tigray.

Gondar

Gondar

An ancient imperial capital perched at 2,200 m, Gondar unveils UNESCO castles, angel frescoes and the Timkat festival — a must-see on Éthiopie's historic route.

Axum

Axum

Capital of a thousand-year empire and legendary guardian of the Ark of the Covenant, Axum reveals its giant obelisks and royal tombs deep in the heart of Tigray.