Addis Ababa, Federal capital in Ethiopia.
The city extends across ten subcities at an elevation of 2,355 meters, featuring a mix of modern developments and traditional Ethiopian neighborhoods.
Emperor Menelik II established Addis Ababa in 1886 after relocating from Mount Entoto, transforming it from a resort town into Ethiopia's permanent capital.
The National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa contains significant artifacts, including the ancient hominid fossil Lucy, representing millions of years of human evolution.
The light rail transit system connects different sections of the city, while Bole International Airport serves as Ethiopia's main gateway for international travelers.
The Mercato district contains one of Africa's largest open markets, where traders sell products ranging from traditional spices to modern electronic devices.
Location: Ethiopia
Inception: 1886
Elevation above the sea: 2,355 m
Shares border with: Oromia Region
Website: http://addisababa.gov.et
GPS coordinates: 9.02722,38.73694
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:50
Imperial Palace, Addis Ababa
3 km
Ethiopia Museum of Art and Science
2.9 km
National Museum of Ethiopia
3 km
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Headquarters
2.3 km
Addis Mercato
397 m
Monument to the Lion of Judah
2.5 km
Addis Ababa Zoo
3.2 km
St. George's Cathedral
1.9 km
Sebastopol
1.6 km
"Red Terror" Martyrs' Memorial Museum
3.4 km
Tiglachin Monument
1.8 km
Guenete Leul Palace
3.2 km
Yekatit 12 monument
3.2 km
Hager Fikir Theatre
2.3 km
Medhane Alem Cathedral
6.8 km
Africa Hall
3.5 km
Taitu Hotel
1.9 km
Meyazia 27 monument
3 km
Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa
3.1 km
Ethiopian Parliament Building
2.8 km
Africa Park
3.1 km
Unity Park
3 km
Zoma Contemporary Art Center
5.5 km
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1.4 km
Menelik II monument
2 km
Entoto Mariam church
7.5 km
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