Rimbaud House Travel Guide: Top Sights in Ethiopia, Tours & Travel

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Rimbaud House- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Ethiopia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Rimbaud House in Harar offers a fascinating look into the life of the French poet Arthur Rimbaud, who spent his later years in the city as a trader and explorer. This historic building, now a museum, beautifully combines traditional Ethiopian architecture with French influences. Inside, visitors can explore a rich collection of Rimbaud's photographs, personal items, manuscripts, and letters, along with artifacts depicting Harar's history as a significant trading center. The upper floors provide stunning views of Harar's ancient walls and bustling markets, offering a glimpse into the vibrant environment that once inspired Rimbaud.

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Reviews of Rimbaud House

Abdii Mohammed

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-08

Harer is the most colorful and beautiful city in eastern Ethiopia
Joel Harar

5
Reviewed: 2022-07-11

One of the recommended musium in harar you can see photos of harar in the late 18th century, poets of a french man arthur rambuid in english and french also in amharic other thinges you can find a baskets in the musium especial hareri basket and jeweleries .
Ruby Mittal

4
Reviewed: 2021-06-16

It’s a beautiful building in Jegol, house of form French poet Arthur Rimbaud who was given shelter in Harar. There was photos of the old Harar taken by Rimbaud which is the major attraction. You will see how much has changed or remained. Take a nice walk around and on all the floors to get a wholesome experience. The building has a beautiful souvenir shop too if you want to buy decorative & colour handmade baskets. I was disappointed that there was no guide per say to walk us through different parts of the museum.
Martin Decelles

4
Reviewed: 2020-02-26

I didn't know about the artist before coming here.
robert wood

4
Reviewed: 2019-03-10

It wasn't actually Rimbaud's house but is contemporary with his stay there and gives a feel to what it must have been like living as a trader in this fascinating city.