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| − | '''Harar''' is an ancient city in eastern [[Ethiopia]]. Harar (sometimes spelled ''Harrar'' or ''Harer'') has a population of about 75,000. For centuries, Harar has been a major commercial center, linked by the trade routes with the rest of Ethiopia, the entire Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and, through its ports, the outside world. | + | '''Harar''' is an [[Old Towns|ancient city]] in eastern [[Ethiopia]]. Harar (sometimes spelled ''Harrar'' or ''Harer'') has a population of about 75,000. For centuries, Harar has been a major commercial center, linked by the trade routes with the rest of Ethiopia, the entire Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and, through its ports, the outside world. |
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| | Harar Jugol has been included in the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] in 2006 in recognition of its cultural heritage. It is considered '''the fourth holiest city of Islam''' with 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines. | | Harar Jugol has been included in the [[UNESCO World Heritage List]] in 2006 in recognition of its cultural heritage. It is considered '''the fourth holiest city of Islam''' with 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines. |
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| | ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
| | The blue and white minibuses and rental vehicles are available. | | The blue and white minibuses and rental vehicles are available. |
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| | + | Have a good registered local guide. Call Amir Redwan, professional tour guide, +251912601956/+251912880635 or email azokutinta@yahoo.com |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
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| − | * One of the major attractions of Harar is a mansion once housed the French's renowned poet Arthur Rimbaud. The mansion is now converted to a museum. | + | * A mansion that once housed the renowned French poet Arthur Rimbaud. The mansion is now converted to a museum. |
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| | *The old town is home to ninety-nine mosques and many more shrines, centred on Feres Magala square. | | *The old town is home to ninety-nine mosques and many more shrines, centred on Feres Magala square. |
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| | *Notable buildings include Medhane Alem Cathedral and the sixteenth century Jamia Mosque. | | *Notable buildings include Medhane Alem Cathedral and the sixteenth century Jamia Mosque. |
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| − | *There is also a market.
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| | *A long standing tradition of feeding porridge to hyenas one night a year developed in the 1960s into a nightly feeding show for the benefit of tourists. | | *A long standing tradition of feeding porridge to hyenas one night a year developed in the 1960s into a nightly feeding show for the benefit of tourists. |
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| | ==Buy== | | ==Buy== |
| − | *Incredible hand crafts that are available on the market. | + | *Hand crafts are available at the market. |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
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| | ==Sleep== | | ==Sleep== |
| − | There are very few mid range accomedations. However, [[Dire Dawa]] has a better selection of hotels and restaurants. | + | There are very few mid-range accomedations. [[Dire Dawa]] has a better selection of hotels and restaurants. |
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| | *'''Tewodros Hotel''', from Birr 50 (double), a friendly, a bit out-of-town place, apparently you can watch the hyena from the balcony in the upper floor. Often fully booked. | | *'''Tewodros Hotel''', from Birr 50 (double), a friendly, a bit out-of-town place, apparently you can watch the hyena from the balcony in the upper floor. Often fully booked. |
| | *'''Tourist Hotel''', from Birr 40 (single), very noisy (disco-cum-brothel), try to get one of the rooms which are the furthest off the disco area. | | *'''Tourist Hotel''', from Birr 40 (single), very noisy (disco-cum-brothel), try to get one of the rooms which are the furthest off the disco area. |
| − | *<sleep name="Amir RedwanGuesthouse" alt="" address="Harar, Ethiopia" directions="Argobaberi" phone="00251912601956" url="" checkin="anytime" checkout="12:00" price="350birr/night" lat="3:42" long="1/314">A traditional Harari House founded by Famous tourist Guide Amir Redwan </sleep> | + | *<sleep name="Amir Cultural Harari Guesthouse" alt="" address="Harar, Ethiopia" directions="Argobaberi" phone="00251912601956" url="" checkin="anytime" checkout="12:00" price=25 U.S.D/night/person, or 100 U.S.D/group of 5 people with free breakfast" lat="3:42" long="1/314">A traditional Harari House founded by famous tourist guide Amir Redwan</sleep> |
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| | ==Get out== | | ==Get out== |
Have a good registered local guide. Call Amir Redwan, professional tour guide, +251912601956/+251912880635 or email azokutinta@yahoo.com
