Addis Ababa — “New Flower” in Amharic — is one of Africa’s most dynamic cities. At 2,355 metres above sea level, it is the world’s third-highest capital. It is the seat of the African Union and UNECA. It has the best coffee in the world, extraordinary food, and a warmth of character that stays with you long after you leave.
Top Attractions
The National Museum of Ethiopia is home to “Lucy” — the 3.2 million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis skeleton discovered in the Afar region in 1974. Her discovery fundamentally changed our understanding of human evolution. The Ethnological Museum at Addis Ababa University occupies the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie and contains extraordinary collections of Ethiopian art, culture and history.
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The National Museum of Ethiopia is home to “Lucy” — the 3.2 million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis skeleton discovered in the Afar region in 1974. Her discovery fundamentally changed our understanding of human evolution. The Ethnological Museum at Addis Ababa University occupies the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie and contains extraordinary collections of Ethiopian art, culture and history.
