Harar: My Beloved Holy City in Ethiopia

Harar is my favorite city in Ethiopia—a place I insisted on visiting for its deep history, culture, and architecture. (Nature and wildlife come later for me!) 🕌 Why Harar? 📍4th Holiest City in Islam (after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem). 📍Ancient walls (13th–16th century) enclose 100+ mosques and 102 shrines. 📍Historic trade hub linking Egypt, Arabia, and India—famed for colorful textiles, silverwork, and honey. 📍A maze of alleys behind its 8 gates, buzzing with markets and artisans. ✨ Why I Love It 📍Like Morocco’s Fez/Marrakech—but better. The decor, the vibe—timeless. 📍Peaceful coexistence: A rare place where Islam and Christianity harmonize. 📍Soul-soothing stillness (like Lalibela)—traveling here brings deep calm. #Harar #Ethiopia #SacredCities #OffTheBeatenPath