Wukro

human settlement

Wukro is a town in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. It can be used as a base for exploring the rock-hewn churches of north-eastern Tigray.

Understand

Get in

By bus

Buses going between Adigrat and Mekele can drop passengers off at Wukro.

Get around

The town is small and walkable.

See

Wukro Chirkos
  • 🌍 Wukro Chirkos. The first rock-hewn church known outside Ethiopia, and also one of the easiest to access, since it's in the town itself. Other rock-hewn churches in the area require transport. (updated Feb 2020)
  • 🌍 Wukro Archaeological Museum, Unnamed Road, ☏ +251 34 440 9360. Focuses on a number of important archaeological digs. Well set out and has a guide employed by the museum, which is a pleasant bonus. (updated Feb 2020)

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

  • 🌍 Fisseha Hotel, ☏ +251 91 473 0898. Good rooms and a restaurant well known for its (excellent) roast goat. (updated Feb 2020)

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