Old city of Harar - Jugol as an UNESCO Heritage Site is a major tourist destionation for both foreign and local tourists in Ethiopia. More than 30 thousand foreign and 100 thousand Ethiopian tourists visit the city every year. Within its historical gates visitors can find numerous mosques, traditional Harari houses and narrow alleys from the old times.

Harari Government and Tourism Bureau find ways how to increase the number of visitors, however at the same time not to compromise authentic atmosphere of the old city. It was agreed to share the know-how in sustainable tourism and to find a sister city in the Czech Republic for Harar.

Visit to Harar

Harar is a historical crossroad and cultural melting pot in the region. The importance of being a cultural center was retained until today. Czech Embassy opens on 18th June 2019 in Addis Ababa an exhibition "Faces" - smiles of the region by renowned photographer Líba Taylor. The exhibition is moving to Harar in July 2019 to the Arthur Rimbaud's House. The House is one of the most visited museums in town.

Visit to Harar