Wukro
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
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[edit]Buses going between Adigrat and Mekele can drop passengers off at Wukro.
Get around
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Map of Wukro
The town is small and walkable.
See
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- 1 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.
- 2 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.
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[edit]- 1 Fisseha Hotel, ☏ +251 91 473 0898. Good rooms and a restaurant well known for its (excellent) roast goat.