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Addis Ababa: A First-Time Visitor's Guide

From coffee ceremonies to the National Museum, here's how to spend your first days in Addis.

Updated July 29, 2026

Addis Ababa: A First-Time Visitor's Guide

Addis Ababa rewards visitors who slow down. Start at the National Museum to meet Lucy, then wander Piazza's Italian-era streets before an afternoon coffee ceremony.

Don't miss the Merkato, one of the largest open-air markets in Africa, or an evening of cultural dance at a traditional restaurant.