Portuguese Bridge (Debre Libanos)
Portuguese Bridge
This old stone bridge near Debre Libanos spans a gorge stream beside a deep-valley waterfall, and gelada baboons are often seen on the cliffs.
The stone bridge is called the 'Portuguese Bridge', but it is generally believed to have been built in the late 19th century and has no connection to the Portuguese. The stream beneath it plunges into the deep Jemma River gorge, forming a waterfall with wide canyon views. Nearby are a viewpoint restaurant and small guesthouses, and visitors can watch gelada baboons from the cliff edge. Local teenagers often offer to guide visitors and ask for tips, so agree on a price in advance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Debre Libanos Monastery
- Entoto Maryam Church
- Mount Entoto & Entoto Park
- Shiro Meda Market
- Ethnological Museum (Institute of Ethiopian Studies)
- Yekatit 12 Monument
- National Museum of Ethiopia
- St. George's Cathedral