City
Addis Ababa
Culture & heritage
About Addis Ababa
Multi-ethnic capital — Amhara, Oromo, Gurage, Tigrayan and more
Founded in 1886 by Empress Taytu and Emperor Menelik II, Addis Ababa ("new flower") is the political and cultural heart of Ethiopia and the seat of the African Union. A city where Merkato — Africa's largest open-air market — meets jazz clubs, Italian-era cafés and modern light rail.
Highlights
- Merkato market
- Ethiopian jazz scene
- Mount Entoto views
- National Museum (Lucy)
- Tomoca coffee culture