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Things to see in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): 16 places and when to go
Addis Ababa is a major city in Ethiopia with around 3,100,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (6), History (4), Nature (3). The best known are National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa and Mount Entoto. The best time to come is October to February; also possible: March to April and September. In June there are 12 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ethiopia · 9.0353, 38.6981
- Population
- About 3,100,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (6) · History (4) · Nature (3) · Temples (2) · Mountains (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- October to February.
- Also possible
- March to April and September.
- Nearest airport
- ADD Addis Ababa, 13 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Entoto, at 3,200 m.
What to see in Addis Ababa
The places in and around Addis Ababa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- National Museum of EthiopiaMuseum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia7.0 km
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis AbabaCathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia7.5 km
- Mount EntotoMountain in Ethiopia16 km
- Addis MercatoMarketplace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia4.6 km
- Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial MuseumMuseum in Ethiopia7.7 km
- Yekatit 12 monumentMemorial monument in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia7.0 km
- Tiglachin MonumentMemorial to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War6.1 km
- National Palace, Addis AbabaOfficial residence of the President of Ethiopia7.2 km
- Ethiopia Museum of Art and ScienceMuseum7.2 km
- Ethnological Museum, Addis AbabaEthnological Museum located in Addis Ababa6.7 km
- Menelik II monumentHistory6.0 km
- Grand Anwar MosqueLargest mosque in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia4.7 km
- Insilale TeraraVolcano28 km
- Mount YererVolcano32 km
- Addis Ababa MuseumMuseum7.7 km
- Parque de la UnidadWith kids7.3 km
When to go to Addis Ababa
The best time to visit Addis Ababa is October to February; also possible: March to April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:32
- FebBest time11:43
- MarPossible11:56
- AprPossible12:12
- MayBetter not12:25
- JunBetter not12:31
- JulBetter not12:29
- AugBetter not12:18
- SepPossible12:03
- OctBest time11:48
- NovBest time11:35
- DecBest time11:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 29. In January, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Ethiopia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Addis Ababa
The nearest main airport is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD, Addis Ababa), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ethiopia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Ethiopia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Addis Ababa?
The best known: National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto, Addis Mercato, Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Addis Ababa?
October to February; also possible: March to April and September. In June there are 12 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 29.
How do you get to Addis Ababa?
The nearest main airport is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 13 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Addis Ababa as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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