TRAVELLIVE 3 - 2018

There is
a spiritual
dimension
in every
relationship
HARAR -
UNESCO World
Heritage City
At the very end of our 5 weeks trip,
we drove to the legendary city of
Harar. Listed as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since 2006, Harar
is a city of its own, where time
seems to have left the area forever
hundreds of years ago.
Located at an altitude of about 1,885
meters and 525 kilometers east of
the capital Addis Ababa, Harar is
the commercial center of the Harari
region and has about 150,000
inhabitants. With 102 sanctuaries
and nearly 100 mosques, some
dating back to the 10 th century,
Harar is considered the fourth
most sacred city of Islam. Over
the centuries, the influences of
African and Islamic traditions have
made this city unique in the world,
with its unique character and
architecture.
There are more than 362 narrow
streets at the heart of town, which
covers a single square kilometre.
The old quarter also houses some
82 mosques, making Harar the city
with the highest concentration of
mosques in the world.
Pascal Mannaerts
Belgian photographer
"I am a Belgian photographer and travelled
through the country by jeep, with a friend and a
driver, for 5 weeks. I have travelled around the
whole world but I can say that this experience
in Ethiopia remains for me an experience
of a lifetime. It was truly unforgettable! For
more of my work, have a look at my website
www.parcheminsdailleurs.com"
With its particular character and
architecture, animated markets,
crumbling walls and charming
people, a visit to Harar is a step
back in time. The houses in the
old area of Harar are the most
spectacular aspect of the city's
cultural heritage. The traditional
houses always feature a courtyard
and exquisitely designed interiors.
The majority of these traditional
houses have been preserved.
Ethiopia is truly a visit-worthy and
wonderful country to explore and
leave with the most unforgettable of
experiences!
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