Ethiopia's capital above 2,300m — the birthplace of coffee, Lucy the fossil, and the African Union headquarters.
Addis Ababa is Africa's diplomatic capital and the gateway to coffee's birthplace, ancient Ethiopian civilisations, and UNESCO World Heritage sites including Lalibela, Aksum's obelisks, and the Danakil Depression.
800K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
October–January or June — dry seasons; avoid July–August (heavy rains)
Top sights & experiences
- 🦴 National Museum — Lucy, 3.2M Years
- ⛪ Holy Trinity Cathedral
- 🛒 Merkato — Africa's Largest Open Market
- 🌿 Entoto Hills — City Lungs
- 🏟️ Meskel Square — African Union Hub
- ☕ Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony — Bunna
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