• It was founded in 1284 by Saint Tekle Haymanot as Debre Atsbo and was renamed as Debre Libanos in the 15th century.
  • Create personalized tours for a truly memorable trip! Up to 6 people. Drive north from Addis Ababa (about 100km) to the Debre Libanos Monastery.
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  • In literal translation from the Amharic language of Ethiopia , in whose territory Debre-Libanos is located, it means "Lebanon Mountain".
  • From Debre Libanos less than one Km up the main road, turning right on a rocky track you will find the first bridge in Ethiopia known as the Portuguese Bridge.
  • Debre Libanos Monastery. After 103 km to the north of Addis Ababa there is a side road, which leads to the ancient monastery of Debre Libanos.
  • Situated 100km north of Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos is one of the oldest monasteries in Shewa and ranks among the most important anywhere in the country.
  • Debre Libanos (ደብረ፡ሊባኖስ, Däbrä Libanos) is a monastery in Ethiopia, lying northwest of Addis Ababa in the Semien Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region.
  • According to David Buxton, the original route to Debre Libanos was through a cleft in the cliffs that line the eastern side of the Abay.[3]...
  • Church & Monastery: The monastery of Debre Libanos dates back to the Middle Ages and it is said that it was established after 1284 by the Holy Tekle Haymanot.