bahir dar
Bahir Dar, the third largest city in Ethiopia, is situated on the southern shore of Lake Tana. On the islands of the lake are some of the world's oldest churches and monasteries, which can be reached via boat trips. Women are not permitted to enter some of the monasteries.
One of Emperor Haile Selassie's palaces, which is located near the city, is an impressive architectural work of its time. Facing Lake Tana it provides a beautiful, picturesque scene of the Blue Nile.
With a population of over 150,000 residents, Bahir Dar is the third largest city in Ethiopia and the capital of the Amhara region. The city enjoys a subtropical highland climate with an average annual temperature of 20°C. The city is most known for sitting on the shores of Lake Tana which is the largest lake in Ethiopia and the source for the Blue Nile. The lake is also a fundamental source of food and water for the surrounding towns and cities, making it a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, recognising its cultural significance.
