Addis Ababa (New Flower) it was established by Emperor Menelik II around 1887 and Addis Ababa is known as the Africa’s diplomatic capital with the headquarters for the AU ( African Union ). On this full day tours you will have a chance of seeing historical monuments that are built for different purpose and commemorations
National Museum Of Ethiopia
NME which has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated for archaeological & paleoanthropological sections. The first floor have objects from ancient & medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers of Ethiopia . The second floor display the art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works like the famous and legendery painter Afewerk Tekle's massive African Heritage is one of the most notable pieces The second floor also contains a collection of secular arts and crafts, including traditional weapons, jewellery, utensils, clothing and musical instruments.
Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.
Ethnological Museum Of Addis Ababa is one of the first museum in the Ethiopia which was established around the year of 1950s this musumes are situated at Addis Ababa University at Genete Leul Palace and the idea of a museum was initiated by the chief librarian of the College Stanislaw Chojnaki
Merkato is the largest open air market in Africa which is covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities and The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally-grown agricultural products — most notably coffee.
Mount Entoto is the highest peak around the city of Addis Ababa. It reaches 3,200 meters above sea level and is part of the Entoto mountain chain and this place is one of the historical place where Emperor Menelik II resided and built his palace after he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa and this mountain is also known as a sacred mountain and has many monasteries.
The mountain is densely covered by eucalyptus trees that were imported from Australia during the reign of Menelik II, and mostly planted during Emperor Haile Selassie's reign