Top rated Sights & Landmarks in Addis Ababa

Experience the best that Addis Ababa has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 18 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Unity Park
City park
👍👍 Such a beautiful park full of wonder and nature! Great place for selfies and pictures and exercise. Lots of hills and elevation help this place feel memorable and set apart from other parks. We enjoyed the Lion area, the Museum as well as all the gems along the way. Must visit when in Addis Ababa.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Emperor Tewodros II Square
Historical landmark
👍👍 A well cultivated area at the center of Addis holding the Canon made by Emperor Tewodros.
4.60 (118 reviews)
Menilik ll Square | ዳግማዊ ምንሊክ አደባባይ image
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Menilik ll Square | ዳግማዊ ምንሊክ አደባባይ
Historical landmark
👍 A statue was erected to Menelik II in 1930 at Menelik square in Addis Ababa. It was designed and made by German Architect Curtin Specingler and unveiled in 1931. The message on the statue reads: "It is not greatness to hail from a prominent family, greatness (triumph) is to contribute something valu...
4.60 (73 reviews)
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Minilik Square
Monument
👍👍 I really like this square & monument which commemorate the victory of Adwa led by Emperor Minilik II. Even though this is one of the most iconic land mark in Addis Ababa which depicts black peoples nationalism i personally don't recommend visitors to go their in early April, which marks the anniver...
4.60 (35 reviews)
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Piassa, Degol Square
Historical landmark
👍👍 Yes is is the 0km in Addis Ababa. The centre of the city and the country.
4.50 (68 reviews)
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Orthodox church
This historic 1930s cathedral & royal burial site has a copper dome, murals & many ornate features.
4.40 (347 reviews)
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St. George Church
Orthodox church
Octagonal church dating from 1911, with guided tours & a museum of royal & religious objects.
4.40 (181 reviews)
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Unity Park Zoo
Zoo
👍👍 I loved it. Not as big as I'm used to growing up but I did appreciate the gestures they made. I also enjoyed the exhibits for the various tribes in the region. Afar, Somali, Oromo etc.. Anyone visiting Addis should definitely come take a look. Make sure to wear good walking shoes😂
4.40 (57 reviews)
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Ambassador Park
Park
👍👍 Some might call hanging out with your partner at a garden ‘old school’ and it may even be so. But, take one look at this gorgeous green space and you will not be able to keep yourself from planning a date here. One of the prime attractions in the center of Addis Ababa, Hanging Garden has always been...
4.40 (53 reviews)
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The Zoological Natural History Museum
Museum
👍 It is a good place to place educational trips with family or with friends. The entrance fee is almost zero, free parking space,lots of animal bodies to discover, .... Check out the place if u can
4.40 (32 reviews)
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Friendship Park - 2 | ወዳጅነት ፓርክ - 2
Park
👍 I spend Tuesday morning in the park.🏡🏞 The air is pleasant and breezy. It is a particularly pleasant atmosphere.🌘☁️ You can watch Addis Ababa slowly. It is spacious enough to entertain children too. Please use days other than weekends to play with your children.
4.30 (60 reviews)
Abune Petros Memorial | Piazza | የአቡነ ጴጥሮስ ሐውልት | ፒያሳ image
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Abune Petros Memorial | Piazza | የአቡነ ጴጥሮስ ሐውልት | ፒያሳ
Historical landmark
👍 His Holiness Abune Petros is a famous Ethiopian Monk who refused to bow for the invading fascist Italian forced. Before his public execution his holiness declared not only the People of Ethiopia, but also the Land of Ethiooia not to surrender to the wishes of the invading Italian forces.
4.30 (41 reviews)
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National Museum of Ethiopia
Museum
Ancient relics, contemporary paintings & the famous fossilized bones of the early hominid Lucy.
4.20 (1.2K reviews)
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Kebena Square
Historical landmark
👍👍 The old historical place of addis the names comes after the river called Kebena!, the water falls from Entoto & Enku Lideta Mountain!.
4.20 (76 reviews)
Castelli's Restaurant | piasa | ካስትል ሬስቶራንት | ፒያሳ image
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Castelli's Restaurant | piasa | ካስትል ሬስቶራንት | ፒያሳ
Restaurant
😠 I have never met a restaurant owner who is out & out racist. The food was ok but the way it was served was disgusting. Even the staff has to imitate the owner. Very bad service. 2 German gentlemen were sent off because of how they looked. They were very upset. When we left the restaurant I swore tha...
3.90 (172 reviews)
Green Valley Hotel | Kebena | ግሪን ቫሊ ሆቴል | ቀበና image
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Green Valley Hotel | Kebena | ግሪን ቫሊ ሆቴል | ቀበና
Hotel
😠 I stayed in this hotel for 23 days. Sorry to say I had a bad experience all along. The price is relatively affordable. The hotel have a policy of not to bring food or drink including water to the hotel. The bar and the restaurant is terribly managed they don't have ICE while selling hard liquor, Cl...
3.90 (53 reviews)
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Lion Park
Park
😠 Horrible. I was under the impression that this is a bird park. Instead it's a collection of small, bare cages and depressed and sick animals. This is no way to keep animals. Absolutely disgusting.
3.60 (119 reviews)
Cinema Ampire | Piazza | አምፒር ሲኒማ | ፒያሳ image
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Cinema Ampire | Piazza | አምፒር ሲኒማ | ፒያሳ
Movie theater
👍 I wonder how many times I skipped class to watch a movie at cinema Ethiopia. It was fun. I wonder what it looks like now. I am rating this based on a long time ago.
3.50 (46 reviews)
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