Addis Ababa

Welcome to Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the diplomatic capital of Africa—home to the African Union and a city that has never been colonized, preserving Ethiopian culture untouched by European rule. At 2,400 meters elevation, the highland capital offers mild temperatures and a unique civilization with its own alphabet, calendar, and Orthodox Christianity dating back 1,700 years. The National Museum houses "Lucy," humanity's famous ancestral fossil, while markets overflow with Ethiopian crafts and the world's finest coffee. As the gateway to Ethiopia's rock-hewn churches, ancient castles, and tribal regions, Addis Ababa introduces travelers to Africa's most distinctive nation.