West Shewa district, Ethiopia

Places to visit near Genet

Genet is a town in West Shewa district, Ethiopia, home to about 23,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 221 places to visit — 61 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage and 22 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Anwar Grand Mosque (33 km), Palace (35 km) and Tiglachin Monument (35 km).

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Genet at a glance

Location
West Shewa district, Ethiopia
Population
about 23,753
Coordinates
9.0667° N, 38.5000° E
Places within 50 km
221 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Genet

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Genet: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Genet

63 churches within 100 km of Genet. The closest is Holeta Berhane Kristos Church (2 km); the best-known is St. Mark's Church (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Genet

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Genet. The closest is Mount Menegesha (13 km); the best-known is Gara Furi (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gara Furi · viewpoint · South West Shewa · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Entoto · viewpoint · North Shewa (Oromia Region) · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Cherta Asko · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~28 km
  • Betel Adebabay · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~28 km
  • Bicha Foke · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~28 km
  • Abayenh Home · viewpoint · Addis Ababa · ~30 km

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Forts & heritage near Genet

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Genet. The closest is Bahiru Finance Father Hope (23 km); the best-known is Palace (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Genet

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Genet. The closest is ከታ መስጊድ Keta Big Mosque (24 km); the best-known is Anwar Grand Mosque (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Genet

15 museums within 100 km of Genet. The closest is Suba Menagesha Exhibition (17 km); the best-known is Zoma Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Genet

9 parks within 100 km of Genet. The closest is Worku (28 km); the best-known is Meskel Square (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Genet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Genet
  2. 33 km Anwar Grand Mosque · mosque, Addis Ababa
  3. 2 km Palace · palace, Addis Ababa
  4. 1 km St. Mark's Church · church, Addis Ababa
  5. 4 km Tiglachin Monument · monument, Addis Ababa
  6. 1 km The Lion of Judah of Menelik II · heritage site, Addis Ababa
  7. 36 km Back to Genet

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    Within 15 km of Genet

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Genet by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6163Holeta Berhane Kristos Church (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4152Mount Menegesha (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3842Bahiru Finance Father Hope (23 km)
    Other attractions3232Born Free Foundation (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2222ከታ መስጊድ Keta Big Mosque (24 km)
    Museums1315Suba Menagesha Exhibition (17 km)
    Parks99Worku (28 km)
    Waterfalls28Bolē Fīnch’a’ā Fwafwatē (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Gefersa Hāyk’ (18 km)
    Buddhist sites11Abune Habtemaryam Monastery (28 km)
    Caves01Awash Troglodyte Rock-cut Houses (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Gullele Botanical Garden (South/Bottom Entrance) (30 km)

    Genet: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Genet?

    Anwar Grand Mosque (mosque, about 33 km), Palace (palace, about 35 km), Tiglachin Monument (monument, about 35 km), The Lion of Judah of Menelik II (heritage site, about 36 km), St. Mark's Church (church, about 36 km), Yekatit 12 Monument (monument, about 36 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Genet?

    221 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 32 other attractions, 22 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Genet?

    Holeta Berhane Kristos Church, about 2 km by road; Saint Hripsime Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Genet?

    Mount Menegesha, about 13 km by road; Wochecha Mountain (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Genet?

    Bahiru Finance Father Hope, about 23 km by road; Helen-Bz Home (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Genet?

    Start in Genet, visit Anwar Grand Mosque, then Palace, then St. Mark's Church, then Tiglachin Monument, then The Lion of Judah of Menelik II, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Genet?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Genet’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.