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Addis Ababa

Africa's diplomatic highland capital

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

National Museum of Ethiopia · Museum

Home to 'Lucy', the famous 3.2-million-year-old hominid skeleton. Best: Oct–Mar

Holy Trinity Cathedral · Cathedral

Ornate cathedral and resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie. Best: Oct–Mar

Merkato · Market

One of Africa's largest open-air markets, a maze of stalls and trade. Best: Oct–Mar

Mount Entoto · Viewpoint

Forested ridge above the city with old churches and panoramic views. Best: Oct–Mar

Entoto Mountain · Historic Site

Former capital site with old palace ruins offering panoramic views and cultural significance. Best: Oct–Mar

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