Addis Ababa tourist information
Addis Ababa, the capital of modern Ethiopia and gateway for most tourists, is the political and commercial heart of the country. Now a city of 4 million people, it was founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877.
This big, sprawling, hospitable city is more than 2,200 meters high in the foothills of mount Entoto. Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments, as well as simple country-style huts. The air is filled with the scent of flowers and eucalyptus trees, and the rich vibrancy of a city that is home to so many cultures.
Modern Addis Ababa also plays host to many international organization, including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa, and other multi-national bodies, who all have their headquarters here.
To Enjoy Addis Ababa, we recommend a guided tour of the city to discover its rich heritage, then you can go back to explore all those places that need a little more time.
Today, Addis Ababa is an up-to-date thriving city. Served by a modern airport at bole, just 8 kilometers from the center, the city is linked by Ethiopian Airlines, and large number of regional and international carriers, to Africa and the world. The train service of the Addis Ababa/Djibouti Railroad terminates at the celebrated Addis Ababa Railway Station.
A Wide network of roads, most of them all weather highways, link Addis Ababa with all the regional centers and most other towns in Ethiopia, as well as with Kenya, Djibouti and Eritrea. Bus services leave Addis Ababa daily for all regional centers, and most rural centers that have roads.
Addis Ababa offers a wide range of Excellent hotel facilities, from luxury international hotels to a good number of mid-priced and budget accommodations. States of the conference facilities attract numerous international meetings to Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa aerial map
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