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Addis Ababa

Africa's diplomatic capital at 2,400 metres, where the National Museum keeps Lucy and the coffee ceremony takes as long as it takes. Mercato spreads across a whole district.

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Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$65/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
8 listed

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If you only have

Addis Ababa in a day, two days, three

Day 1
·Addis Mercato
·Grand Anwar Mosque
·Holy Trinity Cathedral
·National Museum of Ethiopia
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Day 2
·National Palace
·St George's Cathedral
·Statue of Menelik II
·Washa Mikael
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Landmarks

Landmarks in Addis Ababa

Addis Mercato
Grand Anwar Mosque
Holy Trinity Cathedral
National Museum of Ethiopia
National Palace
St George's Cathedral

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