Lion Zoo Park

Light electric train

The cities interconnection from south to north and from east to
west which makes the transportation of Addis smooth and effective
Mesquel Square

Near by, Addis Ababa Museum, Addis Ababa Exhibition center
and Estifanos Church in fornt of Mesquel square
MARTYR’S YEKATIT 12 MONUMENT

In the memory of cold blood killing of thousands of innocent Ethiopian
citizens during the attempt to assasin Viceroy Graziani
The Great Run

More than 30,000 participate in this incredible event where international and
local runners and others show their stamina through the streets of Addis.
Bole Medhanialem, Edna Mall

The bigest cinema in addis with full children entertinment place,
and in front you can find Medhanialem Church
TAEKA NEGEST BEATA LEMARIAM

first church with a circular plan was built at the
turn of the century covering Emperor Menelik II's tomb.

Discover Addis Ababa

The Statue of Lion of Judah

This black stone carved monument is erected to commemorate the silver Jubilee of Emperor Haileselassie, celebrated in 1955.
Statue of His Holiness Abune Petros

The first statue was erected in 1941 and inaugurated by Emperor Haile Selassie in memory of Abune Petros
Yekatit 12 Monument

An attempt on the life of Viceroy Graziani by the two Ethiopians, Abrha Deboch and Moges Asgedom, in February 1937...
Merkato Shopping Area

One of bigest open markets in Africa with a colorful and beutiful people trading different products from different parts Ethiopia.
Mesquel Square Area

A place which is center to different locations from bole to piazza and from Debre Zait road to 6 Kilo with many intersections.
Piazza, Etege Taitu Hotel

Etege Taitu Hotel which is the oldest and the first hotels in Addis Ababa built my Etege Tailtu the wife of Emporer Minilik II
Teaka Negest Beata LaMariam

The first church with a circular plan was built at the turn of the century covering Emperor Menelik II's tomb
Anwar Mosque

Our blog author and photograph Mike Stiller is currently in Tibet and took some snapshots for us.
Africa Park| Addis-Ethio-Africa Park

It is the place where the founding countries of Organization of African Unity (OAU) and other diplomats have been planting trees for memory.
Addis Ababa Museum

It was the former residence of Ras Birru, an honoured Dejazmatch at Menelik's court. It was built in 1920s.
National Museum

It served for multiple purposes before its current function as the National Museum. It was built in the 1920’s.
Entoto Mountain & Forestry

A mountin which is found on the enterance of Addis Ababa with location to different wild life and churhces

This Park was established in 1948 and is the only Zoo Park in the city where one could visit caged Lions, Lioness and Cabs. Located at the main roads of Sidist kilo in Arada locality, formerly it was inside the palace of Emperor Haileselassie (the present Addis Ababa University, Sidist Kilo).

The lions are given for Emperor Haileselassie as a gift from Wollega, Illubabor and Sidamo provinces. Lions kept in the zoo are among the rare and endemic species in Ethiopia: Leopantels Abyssinica. The park is also accommodates Tortoises, cubs, Birds, Baboons, Monkeys, Rabbits, Apes, rabbits, ducks and some fish.

What to see

Addis Ababa city Expedition

In the cpaital city of Ethiopia and Africa you can witness monumnets, museums, market places, modern city architectures, historical houses, old churches, mosques and people's activities.Drive through “Mercato” the largest open market on the continent. Make interesting stops that include the National Museum, the Ethnological Museum and the Ba’ata Church known as Menelik Mausoleum. Enjoy souvenir shopping and visits to special art galleries.

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Addis in Statistics

Chartered in 1986

Mayor of Addis Ababa	Diriba Kuma
Area Capital Land	527 km² (203 sqmi)
Elvation	2,355m (7,726ft)
Urban Population	3,384,569
Metro Population	4,567,857
Time Zone	UTC +3
Corrdinate	9⁰1'48'' N \| 38⁰44'24''E
Area Code(s)	251(11)

Best locations
in Addis Ababa

Addis is a city under development with a lot of infrastructures and constructions going on to make life easy for the citizens. Under this modern time development there are historical sites that are phenomenal to see and activities to do on the city while you are travelling. Different events and holidays are celebrated on the streets of Addis as well you can find amazing parks with breath taking views.

Light electric train

Mesquel Square

MARTYR’S YEKATIT 12 MONUMENT

The Great Run

Bole Medhanialem, Edna Mall

TAEKA NEGEST BEATA LEMARIAM

Discover Addis Ababa

Africa Park| Addis-Ethio-Africa Park

Addis Ababa Museum

National Museum

Entoto Mountain & Forestry

Addis Ababa city Expedition

Chartered in 1986

Best locations in Addis Ababa

Best locations
in Addis Ababa