Sightseeing
Mount Entoto
Best views over the capital and a great place for a day hike.
One of the exhibits includes the 3.5-million-year-old bones of Lucy also known as Dinkenesh which in Amharic translates into 'you are marvelous'.
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Det nasjonale museet i Etiopia
One of the exhibits includes the 3.5-million-year-old bones of Lucy also known as Dinkenesh which in Amharic translates into 'you are marvelous'.
Within St. George, the paintings by the famous Ethiopian artist Afework Tekele and other ecclesiastical wealth and cultural heritage of the past are displayed. Significant for Ethiopian orthodox Christians.
St. George (ቅዱስ ጊዮርጊስ)
Within St. George, the paintings by the famous Ethiopian artist Afework Tekele and other ecclesiastical wealth and cultural heritage of the past are displayed. Significant for Ethiopian orthodox Christians.
This is the burial place of members of the imperial family and noted patriots; the cathedral is the most magnificent of its kind in the country, ornamented with carvings, mosaics and other artistic works.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
This is the burial place of members of the imperial family and noted patriots; the cathedral is the most magnificent of its kind in the country, ornamented with carvings, mosaics and other artistic works.
Merkato
The largest open-air market in Africa.
Flirt Lounge (ፍለርት ላውንጅ)
Cameroon StreetGreat place to start off the night.
Boston Day Spa
Africa AvenueReasonably priced, clean day Spa.
Food scene
Fendika Azmari Bet
Ethio-Jazz heaven.
Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with music and dance. Offering Ethiopian food and 'tej' honey wine.
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Yod Abyssinia Traditional Restaurant
Traditional Ethiopian restaurant with music and dance. Offering Ethiopian food and 'tej' honey wine.
Neighborhoods
The old town of Addis. Great place to eat pastry or relax at a local coffee shop, or simply wonder around the streets.
Piazza
The old town of Addis. Great place to eat pastry or relax at a local coffee shop, or simply wonder around the streets.
City/town information
Debre Zeyt – a town approximately 47 km south of Addis Abeba. Debre Zeyt is one of the favorite tourist destinations around Addis due to its cool climate and its location on the shores of five crater lakes. The town is also famous for being the favorite weekend retreat for Emperor Haile Selassie. It has a serene and peaceful environment to relax.
Bishoftu
Debre Zeyt – a town approximately 47 km south of Addis Abeba. Debre Zeyt is one of the favorite tourist destinations around Addis due to its cool climate and its location on the shores of five crater lakes. The town is also famous for being the favorite weekend retreat for Emperor Haile Selassie. It has a serene and peaceful environment to relax.