Visit Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
3.3 million
3.3 million
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and one of Africa's oldest cities. It is a bustling metropolis with a population of around 3.4 million people. The city boasts an abundance of diverse cultural activities, world-renowned cuisine, and markets bursting with color and flavor.
A must-see for tourists visiting Addis Ababa is the National Museum, which holds many ancient artifacts from Ethiopia's turbulent past as well as some fascinating contemporary pieces from today's culture. Another popular destination is Mount Entoto; this mountain offers visitors stunning views over the city skyline and lovely walks through lush vegetation.
For those interested in history, it is worth noting that Addis Ababa was once home to Emperor Haile Selassie I, who ruled Ethiopia during its period of modernization until his overthrow in 1974 by a Marxist military junta known as the Derg regime.
A must-see for tourists visiting Addis Ababa is the National Museum, which holds many ancient artifacts from Ethiopia's turbulent past as well as some fascinating contemporary pieces from today's culture. Another popular destination is Mount Entoto; this mountain offers visitors stunning views over the city skyline and lovely walks through lush vegetation.
For those interested in history, it is worth noting that Addis Ababa was once home to Emperor Haile Selassie I, who ruled Ethiopia during its period of modernization until his overthrow in 1974 by a Marxist military junta known as the Derg regime.
