Heritage

The origin of the walled city of Harar dates before the thirteenth century, the houses of the old city are constructed of stone and plaster, with flat roofs, Harar's strategic location made it an important centreof Islamic culture and commerce.With its 99 mosques. Harar is considered to be the fourth mostholy city of Islam.

The setting of medieval walls tightly embracing the ancient city,its rich and exciting market-place, its towering and
majestic mountains, and its bracing cool air make Harar an exciting place to visit. The Rimbaud house, named after the renowned French poet, Arthur Rimbaud is also found in the vicinity of the walled city.