The Marvel of East

Harar

Located in eastern Ethiopia, Harar Jugol is the fourth holiest city in Islam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 82 mosques, 100 shrines, and a maze of narrow alleyways within its ancient city walls, Harar is a living museum of Islamic and Ethiopian culture. This walled city was once a vital trading post that connected Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The colorful homes, bustling spice markets, and warm-hearted people offer a rich cultural experience. Harar is also home to the unique tradition of hyena feeding, where locals feed wild hyenas by hand at the edge of the city — a practice believed to have spiritual roots dating back centuries.

Dire Dawa

Nestled between the cliffs of the Eastern Highlands and the lowlands of the Afar region, Dire Dawa is Ethiopia’s second-largest city and a fascinating cultural melting pot. Unlike most Ethiopian cities that grew from ancient kingdoms, Dire Dawa was born from modern innovation a colonial-era railway town built in the early 20th century as a key stop on the historic Djibouti–Addis Ababa Railway.

This city carries a unique blend of French, Italian, Harari, Somali, and Oromo influences, visible in its architecture, cuisine, and street life. Strolling through the city feels like stepping into a time capsule with colonial villas, wide boulevards, and old train carriages resting in quiet dignity.

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