Axum, Ethiopia

Music & Arts Tour in Axum

Axum's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

The ancient capital of the Aksumite Empire, one of the great civilizations of the ancient world, with towering stone stelae and claims to house the Ark of the Covenant.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•Northern Stelae Field — towering carved granite obelisks up to 33 meters tall, some dating to the 3rd century AD
•Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion — Ethiopia claims the Ark of the Covenant is kept in a chapel here, guarded by one monk
•Queen of Sheba's Bath — a large ancient reservoir still used by local residents

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Lioness of Gobedra — a massive rock carving of a lioness on a cliff face outside town, easily missed without local guidance
•Dungur Palace — the excavated ruins of a large 6th-century mansion often called the Queen of Sheba's Palace

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Axum?+

roamee's music tour of Axum takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Axum?+

roamee curates a walking route through Axum's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Axum good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Axum's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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