City: Addis Ababa
Top Things to do in Addis Ababa
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sometimes referred to as the capital of Africa, Addis Ababa is a buzzing hub of economic, social and political activity and home to such notable offices as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The diversity of its people is reflected in the many churches, mosques and museums, including the Ethiopian National Museum which houses the fossilized skeleton of Dinkinesh, or Lucy, the Australopithecine discovered in the area in the 1970s.
Restaurants in Addis Ababa
1. St. Stephen's Church
2. St. Mary's Church
3. Kiddus Raguel Church
4. The Mausoleum of Menelik II
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By G8287MJroberts - Westbury, United States
Menelik II was a highly significant emperor in Ethiopian history. Under his leadership the Ethiopians defeated the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa in 1895. His namesake, Menelik I was the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and is believed by Ethiopians to have brought the Ark of the Covenant containing the Ten Commandments from Jerusalem to Axum (Ethiopia). Ethiopians believe it is still there. Inside, the artwork depicts important events in Ethiopian history. Unexpectedly, a group of giant tortoises reside in the immediate vicinity.
5. Medhane Alem Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By elliottt148 - Mississauga, Canada
I was staying at the trinity hotel and walked over to this church and loved it. took my shoes off and hat and was blown away by the paintings of the ceiling. I mean nowhere have I seen a painting of God being black. I was taken aback that a christian church had an image of God as a black man. Then I thought Im in Africa so why not!
6. Unity Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By eyem2014 - London, United Kingdom
Growing up in Addis. Nobody in their wildest dream ever thought of this day will come. (Opened for a visitors).The Unity Park is beyond the wild animals or play ground that we find inside. This was once a grand palace that seats the powers of Ethiopian's emperors built by Menilik circa 1886. The site of this palace is in the heart hilltops of Addis Ababa - if travelling by car the parking area is with in less than five minutes away but crossing the road to the palace is a bit tricky. At the time of our visit the the entrance ticke s are ETB 200 or ETB 1000 for a VIP which allows you to jump a massive queue, personal tour guide and an access to the emporors room known as the egg house. The actually guided tour takes two and a half hours but no limitation how long you would like to stay in the park once the guided tour finished. A comfortable shoes highly recommended and professional cameras / videos are not allowed. Airport like security checked and you are liquids but there are cafes which are very expensive comparing to the same cafes in town. Overall I highly recommend this place there are playground for children, a zoo (black lion, giraffe etc...)
7. Adadi Maryam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By 466oscarp - Caracas, Venezuela
This church is carved into the stone. Not as big as others, it´s simplicity brings you to an spiritual level. Deserves to be visited (be prepare for a bumpy and dusty road!!!)
8. Holy Trinity Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 620 reviews
Reviewed By 717hilaryc - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Fascinating church with amazing stained glass and tombs of Haile Selassie and his wife, plus extensive graveyard of famous Ethiopians and the UK's Sylvia Pankhurst and her son Richard. Well worth visiting
9. Melka Kunture
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
10. St. George's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By sar12WE - Finland, null
200 birr entrance fee es hefty thus only foreigners enter the guide has some good english and makes a 45 minute tour he is recommendable here is his whats-app contact details (+251913384298) you may ask him he does tours all over the country and can organize different tour and travel
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