Overview
Axum was for nearly 800 years the administrative centre of one of the great empires of the old world. It remains the ecclesiastical capital of the Ethiopian church and is famous for its stelae, churches, monasteries, tombs and ruined palaces.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
Free WiFi available at Africa Hotel.
Language
Tigrinya is widely spoken.
Money
Visa-accepting ATM at Wegagen Bank.
Sightseeing
Combined archaeological ticket 300 birr valid 3 days.
Transport
Bajaj rickshaws cost about 20 birr for short trips.
