Addis Ababa and its surrounding
Located on a well-watered plateau surrounded by hills and mountains, in the geographic center of the country, Addis Ababa is one of the booming and fast-growing capital cities in Africa. Addis Ababa The city which nestled under the Entoto Mountains is the world’s third-highest capital city and has both an African and international feel. Called to be the diplomatic capital of Africa, Addis Ababa has served as the headquarters of the Organization of African Unity (now African Union) since its inception in 1963.
Public Parks
Sheger park is one of the newly developed park which nestled at the center of Addis Ababa.
Situated within the Menilik palace, Unity park is one of the best accomplished park in the city of Addis Ababa.
Historic Church and Mosques
Washa Miakel is one of the oldest and the 5th century AD rock hewn church on the suburb of Addis Ababa.
Located on top of Entoto Hill, Maryam Church is a must see if ever you will be in Addis Ababa.
Monuments and Landmarks
The Tigilachin square is one of the best memorials of the communist regime of Ethiopia
Karl square is one of the squares dedicated to non-Ethiopians who has a profound positive impact on Ethiopia.
Tewodros square is a place to see the Replica of the first cannon made in Ethiopia by Emperor Tewodros.
Menelik II Square is located in the heart of Addis Ababa, the area locally known as Arada. At the center of the square stands a magnificent equestrian statue of the Emperor.
This victory monument is located at Queen Elizabeth and Development through Cooperation Avenues at Arat Kilo, and commemorates the victory of the Ethiopians over the Italians in 1941.
The monument to the Lion of Judah is a statue of the Lion of Judah, symbol of Ethiopian Emperors and Ethiopia is located in Addis Ababa.
Museums
The collection of The National museum of Ethiopia is ranked among the most important in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bilul Al-Habeshi is one of the first and boutique Islamic museum of Ethiopia.
The ethnographic museum of Addis Ababa gives a wide variety of history of Ethiopia and offers you the chance to see the Lavish lifestyle of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Nightlife
One of the unique experience of visiting Addis Ababa is spending the night in one of the chosen cultural restaurant.
The Ethiopian Jazz is one of soul enriching and captivating experience to be done in Addis Ababa!
Surrounding Addis Ababa
Melka kuntre is one of the active archeological site near the vicinity of the capital Addis Ababa.
Welcome to one of the government protected forest of Ethiopia since the 15th century AD.
Debere Libanos is one of few churches of Ethiopian Orthodox church that has served as a seat of the head of the church.
