Bahar Dar is a fast growing town situated on the shore of Lake Tana. It has many things of interest for visitors, such as its colorful market. This market is renowned for its weavers, baskets, and wood works. But Bahar Dar is more important for travelers as a springboard to visit at least two of the countries attractions; the Blue Nile Falls and Lake Tana.
Lake Tana, the largest in Ethiopia is an attraction both with historical and natural significance. This lake can be put in first place out of all lakes in the country not only in its size but also in its history and treasures. About twenty of the islands in Lake Tana have monasteries, some of them dating back to the fourteenth century; many of these monasteries have priceless manuscripts, parchments, scrolls and paintings
