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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Discover Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!

Addis Ababa, also referred to as Addis, is the largest and capital city of Ethiopia. It is referred to as the home of mankind because of the various humanoid fossils discovered, such as the Australopithecus Lucy. The city centre is situated at the foot of the Entoto Hills and sprawls across several forested hillsides. This city is the core of economic and social development in the country.

Addis Ababa is the main gateway to Ethiopia through Bole International Airport. The airport is about 6km from the city centre. The best time to visit Addis is during its dry season, from October to April. Get around the city using minibuses, the train and taxis.

Top Attractions in Addis Ababa

Arada (a sub-city of Addis) is the home to the National Museum of Ethiopia, the museum houses the nation's artistic treasures as well as various archaeological findings, like the remains of early hominids, such as the world famous Lucy.

Another point of interest is the Medhane Alem Cathedral, which is located in Bole Medhanealem. It is the largest in Ethiopia and the second largest in the whole of Africa.
On the streets of Addis Ababa, you get to explore the splendor of the city and feel its soul. At Menelik II Avenue is the magnificent Africa Hall, the headquarters of the UN Economic Commission for Africa.

There are quite a number of places that are a must see in Addis Ababa like the palaces, the architectural wonder of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. At the Red Terror Museum on Bole road, you will get firsthand tales about the horrors of the Derg rule. The largest pre-fabricated building in the world, The Shengo Hall is also found here.

Top things to do or to see

Museums Archaeology
National Museum of Ethiopia
The National Museum of Ethiopia (NME), also referred to as the Ethiopian National Museum, is located in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia. The museum was ...
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History Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral
This copper donned Baroque Revival Architectural landmark is the highest ranking temple in Addis. The Holy Trinity Cathedral also serves as the final resting ...
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Nature Walks Hiking Shopping
Entoto
Entoto Hills form part of the Ethiopian highlands. Mount Entoto is the highest peak overlooking the ...
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Museums Cathedral
St. George's Cathedral
The Saint George's Cathedral is one of Ethiopia's enchanting sites. Located on the northern end of ...
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Traditional Food Live Music
Yod Abyssinia
Yod Abyssinia is a town in Addis Ababa known for its food. The town has a huge open stage with a ...
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Top Districts

Bole
Discover Bole, Addis Ababa Bole is the most popular city in Addis Ababa, It is one of the 10 sub cities that makes up the capital of Ethiopia. Bole is said to ...
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Kirkos
Kirkos  sometimes called Cherkos, Kerkos or Kirikos is a district in the Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa. Kirkos is located in the centre of Addis ...
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Arada
About Arada, Addis Ababa Arada is one of the districts in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia. It is located in the northern area of the city, about 11 ...
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Yeka
About Yeka, Addis AbabaYeka is one of the 10 subcities of Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The district is located in the northeastern suburb of the ...
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Nifas Silk-Lafto
Nifas Silk Lafto is one of the 10 sub districts of Addis Ababa. Also spelt as Nefassik Lafto or Niffassilk Lafto, the woreda is located in the southwestern ...
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Urael
About Urael, EthiopiaUrael is a suburb of Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The area is home to St. Urael Ethiopian Tewahedo Church. Urael is served ...
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Haya Hulet
About Haya Hulet Haya Hulet is a neighborhood in Addis Abba, the capital city of Ethiopia. Haya Hulet is located between Urael and Megenagna. Haya Hulet is ...
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Kazanchis
Explore Kazanchis Kanzanchis is a suburb in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is situated along Haile Gebre Highway. It is situated in close proximity to a fair ...
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Wollo Sefer
About Wollo Sefer Wollo Sefer is a neighbourhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Anyone can stay in this neighbor hood.  To do, to see The town serves as home to ...
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Akaky Kaliti
Akaky Kaliti, also spelled Akaki Kality, is one of the woredas in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. Akaki Kaliti has a population of 195,273 from its last ...
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Lideta
Lideta is one of the ten sub-cities of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The city is located in the central-western area of the city, nearby the centre. It ...
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Top hotels in Addis Ababa

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Golden Tulip Addis Ababa
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Excellent
9.4/10
120.00 USD
Intercontinental-Addis Hotel
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Very Good
8.1/10
75.00 USD
Friendship International Hotel
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Good
7.1/10
14.08 USD
Yealem Pension
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Wonderful
10/10
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