Top 6 Historic Sites in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

January 25, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Sometimes referred to as the capital of Africa, Addis Ababa is a buzzing hub of economic, social and political activity and home to such notable offices as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The diversity of its people is reflected in the many churches, mosques and museums, including the Ethiopian National Museum which houses the fossilized skeleton of Dinkinesh, or Lucy, the Australopithecine discovered in the area in the 1970s.
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1. Unity Park

Grand Palace Niger Street and Menelik II Avenue, Addis Ababa Ethiopia http://www.unitypark.et
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Unity Park

Reviewed By eyem2014 - London, United Kingdom

Growing up in Addis. Nobody in their wildest dream ever thought of this day will come. (Opened for a visitors).The Unity Park is beyond the wild animals or play ground that we find inside. This was once a grand palace that seats the powers of Ethiopian's emperors built by Menilik circa 1886. The site of this palace is in the heart hilltops of Addis Ababa - if travelling by car the parking area is with in less than five minutes away but crossing the road to the palace is a bit tricky. At the time of our visit the the entrance ticke s are ETB 200 or ETB 1000 for a VIP which allows you to jump a massive queue, personal tour guide and an access to the emporors room known as the egg house. The actually guided tour takes two and a half hours but no limitation how long you would like to stay in the park once the guided tour finished. A comfortable shoes highly recommended and professional cameras / videos are not allowed. Airport like security checked and you are liquids but there are cafes which are very expensive comparing to the same cafes in town. Overall I highly recommend this place there are playground for children, a zoo (black lion, giraffe etc...)

2. Adadi Maryam

Addis Ababa Ethiopia +251 93 986 8239 http://getahunannika.wixsite.com/getahuntours
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4.0 based on 70 reviews

Adadi Maryam

Reviewed By 466oscarp - Caracas, Venezuela

This church is carved into the stone. Not as big as others, it´s simplicity brings you to an spiritual level. Deserves to be visited (be prepare for a bumpy and dusty road!!!)

3. Melka Kunture

Addis Ababa Ethiopia http://www.melkakunture.it/index.html
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Melka Kunture

4. Menelik palace

Entot Mountain, Addis Ababa 1000 Ethiopia
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Menelik palace

Reviewed By elliottt148 - Mississauga, Canada

A lot of people talk Ethiopia and Haile Selassie I come to mind. Menelik was a great emperor know as one of the unifiers of ethiopia and should not go unnoticed. Apparently he built this palace himself even though he had an army that could have done it for him. He was such a genius. Although this place is real old it should be visited.

5. Meskel Square

Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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3.5 based on 169 reviews

Meskel Square

Reviewed By Rgonta

Yonothan and Local Addis Tours was the highlight of my trip in Ethiopia! Yonothan was extremely knowledgable, reliable, and made me feel like a local. We took excursions to Unity Park, Mercato (my favorite!), museums, amazing local restaurants, hikes and so much more. I highly recommend Yonatan to anyone visiting Addis Ababa and Ethiopia! His contact is - [email protected] whats up - +251953407719

6. Meyazia 27 Square Monument

Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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3.5 based on 14 reviews

Meyazia 27 Square Monument

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