Amhara region is one of the best state in Ethiopia to visit if you like mountain ranges and historical places. Some of the places that I have visited are:
1. Jamma Valley, Shewa
3-4 hours drive from Addis Ababa city
2. Rock-Hewan Churches, Lalibela, Wollow
12th century architecture of 11 rock churches. 1 hour flight from Addis Ababa
3. Monastery Islands, Bahir Dar, Gojam
Monastery islands starting from 13th century. 1 hour flight from Addis Ababa city
4. Nile River falls, Tis-Abay, Gojam
Nile River is the longest river in the world and blue Nile locally known as አባይ natural fall in TisAbay is surprisingly beautiful. 2 hours drive from Bahir Dar city
5. Royal Castles, Gondar
17th century architecture of royal castles. 1 hour flight from Addis Ababa