Adis Abeba (Amharščina: አዲስ አበባ, Oromo: Finfinne) je glavno in največje mesto Ljubljana Etiopija. Leta 2016 je imela približno 3,35 milijona prebivalcev in tako kot mnogi raste zelo hitro Afriški mesta.
Razumeti
V Adis Abebi deluje več kot 120 mednarodnih misij in veleposlaništev, zaradi česar je mesto središče mednarodne diplomacije glede Afriko. Sedež Afriške unije in Ekonomska komisija OZN za Afriko (UNECA) sta oba v mestu. The Evropska unija in Združene države obe imata v Adis Abebi dve delegaciji, eno za dvostranske odnose z Etiopijo in eno za Afriško unijo.
Mesto je razdeljeno na deset mestnih četrti, znanih kot podmestja, nato pa še na oddelke (kebeles). Predmestja vključujejo Shiro Meda in Entoto na severu, Urael in Bole (dom mednarodnega letališča Bole) na vzhodu, Nifas Silk na jugovzhodu, Mekanisa na jugu in Keraniyo in Kolfe na zahodu. Številni najbogatejši ljudje živijo na jugovzhodu (Bole), jugozahodu (staro letališče), CMC, Ayat in Lamberet predelih mesta. Mesto je eno prvih v podsaharski Afriki, ki ima javni prevoz po železnici. Lahki železniški sistem, zgrajen s kitajsko pomočjo, je pogosto zaslužen za hitro menjavo povezanih delov mesta.
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Adis Abeba odlikuje subtropsko gorsko podnebje (Cwb), raznolikost zmernega oceanskega podnebja z mokrim poletjem (primerljivo z Mexico City). Povprečne najvišje vrednosti so med 21 ° C (70 ° F) in 25 ° C (77 ° F). Povprečne najnižje temperature so med 7 ° C (45 ° F) in 11 ° C (52 ° F). Najtoplejši meseci so od februarja do maja, vendar ne "vroče", kot si ljudje predstavljajo Afriko: večina hotelov nima klimatske naprave. Temperature in podnebje se lahko razlikujejo zaradi višine. Adis Abeba ima 132 deževnih dni na leto in letno zabeleži 1.165 mm padavin.
Temperature v Adis Abebi so iz meseca v mesec izjemno konstantne: letne temperaturne razlike so nizke, približno 4 ° C (7,2 ° F). Zaradi nadmorske višine 2.400 m (7.900 čevljev) so dnevne temperaturne razlike velike z okoli 14 ° C (25 ° F) razlike med dnevom in nočjo v povprečju: pogosto je 27 ° C (81 ° F) kosilo in ponoči 3 ° C (37 ° F); zvečer vedno vzemite s seboj drugo plast.
Letni časi
- Suha zimska sezona je od oktobra do marca.
- Monsunska sezona je od junija do septembra. Tudi če so temperature podobne kot v drugih mesecih, se julija in avgusta zdita hladnejša in manj udobna zaradi 80-odstotne relativne vlažnosti, nekaj sončnih ur in dnevnega dežja: pogosti so tonzilitis in prehlad. Deževje povzroča tudi blato in makadamske ceste milnice. Poplave se zgodijo na cestah, ki ustvarjajo zastoje, zlasti na začetku deževne sezone (konec junija), ko odtočne cevi zamašijo prah in odpadki, ki se nabirajo v osmih mesecih sušne sezone. Nevihte (kratke, a močne padavine) so pogoste in osamljene. Tako se na primer nenavadno preselijo na drugo območje mesta na dvourno kosilo v Bole in ob vrnitvi v Arado odkrijejo mokre ceste. Avgusta je mogoče tudi nekaj toče.
- Topla poletna sezona okoli aprila in maja je v Adis Abebi (bolj vidna v drugih delih Etiopije) skoraj neopazna.
Vstopi
Z letalom
1 Mednarodno letališče Addis Abeba Bole (DODAJ IATA) je najbolj prometno letališče v vzhodni Afriki. Je glavno vozlišče za Ethiopian Airlines, ena najuspešnejših in najuglednejših letalskih družb v Afriki. Letališče gosti tudi Lufthanso, Air Djibouti, Eritrean Airlines, Sudan Airways, Kenya Airways, Rwanda Air, Saudi Airlines, Turkish Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Egypt Air in leti iz Dubaja. Obstajajo dnevni leti iz Evropi, Združene države, Azijain številna afriška mesta, vključno Akra, Bamako, Brazzaville, Kairo, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Džibuti, Kartum, Harare, Johannesburg, Nairobi. Iz ZDA so neposredno leti iz LAX, Newark Liberty, in Washington DC., se ustavil pri obeh Dublin ali Lomé.
Obstajata dva terminala. Terminal 1 (starejši, manjši) je namenjen vsem domačim letom in večini letov v mesta v sosednjih državah (Džibuti, Nairobi, Kartumitd.). Terminal 2 (novejša zgradba iz leta 2003) je namenjen vsem ostalim mednarodnim letom Ethiopian Airlines in večine drugih družb - ureditev se lahko spremeni, zato najprej preverite. Terminal 2 naj bi bil največji terminal v podsaharski Afriki. Obstajajo bankomati, ki sprejemajo storitve Visa, Mastercard in forex s široko paleto valut.
Dostop do terminalov je od julija 2019 omejen. Taksiji in vsi, ki vas bodo pričakali, bodo zunaj na parkirišču, čeprav ima ducat najboljših hotelov še vedno kabino znotraj prostora za prihode. Podobna pravila veljajo na drugih letališčih v državi, tako za prihode kot za odhode. Številni hoteli bodo poslali vozilo po goste, če ste ga uredili. Sheraton Addis, Dreamliner, Hilton Addis, večina drugih hotelov in številna priljubljena penziona zagotavljajo redne storitve prevoza za goste. Postajališče javnega prevoza je malo zunaj, pod mostom avtoceste (obvoznice). Od leta 2017 je letališče oddaljeno več kot 4 km (2,5 milje) od najbližje tranzitne postaje lahke železnice, zaradi česar v praksi ni povezano. V prihodnosti je predvidena nova proga, ki bo letališče Bole povezala s preostalim omrežjem lahkega železniškega tranzita.
Od decembra 2018 je treba od letališča do skoraj katerega koli mesta v središču mesta plačati taksi v višini 300 birrjev. Taksisti se zberejo na parkirišču ob letališču. Najverjetneje bodo pristopili k vam z vzklikanjem "Taksi!". Zakoniti vozniki bi morali imeti svoj avtomobil označen z rumeno / zeleno barvo in postaviti dovoljenje na vidno mesto.
Tujce pogosto pozdravi množica domačinov, ki skušajo "pomagati" naložiti svojo prtljago v avtomobile. Večinoma so neškodljivi in iščejo samo napitnino, vendar bi lahko preprosto izgubili torbo. Ustrezen namig za manjšo nalogo, kot je nalaganje prtljage v avto, je 5 do 15 birrjev (prezrite zahteve po več denarja samo zato, ker ste tujec). Če vam ena oseba pomaga, jih bo dvajset vprašalo za nasvet. Če vas voznik pobere na letališču, bo običajno poskrbel za vse nasvete namesto vas. Izogibajte se hoji po letališču, še posebej ponoči.
Glavna etiopska blagajna v Addisu naj bi bila v hotelu Hilton.
Z avtom
Večina glavnih cest je v dobrem stanju:
- Od Asmara in Dese: Avtocesta 1
- Od Axum in Bahir Dar: Avtocesta 3
- Od Džibuti in Nazret (Adama): Avtocesta 4
- Od Narodni park Gambela in Gambela: Avtocesta 5
- Od Jimma in Giyon: Avtocesta 6
Transafriška avtocesta 4 od Kairo in Bahir Dar prečka Adis Abebo na poti do Nairobi in Cape Town.
Z avtobusom
Terminali
- 2 Autobus Tera (አውቶቢስ ተራ የረጅም ርቀት ባስ መናኸሪያ) (vogal ulice Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis in St Central African Republic / St Somalia, na severozahodni strani Mercato). To je glavni avtobusni terminal, kamor prihaja in odhaja večina državnih avtobusov.
- 3 Avenija Ras Mekonin (v bližini železniške postaje). Avtobusi do / od Adama (Nazret), Bishoftu, Dire Dawa, Nairobi, Lalibela, Shahemene, Awasa in Bahir Dar so ali so bili tukaj. Julij 2011 - Ras Makonnen - ali La Gare - se je zaprl in preselil v okrožje Akaki Kality na ulici Sierra Leone (Debre Zeit Rd).
- 4 Asco. Avtobusi zahodno do Nekempte in naprej gredo od Asco po stari cesti Ambo.
Z vlakom
Železniška proga, ki povezuje Addis Abebo s pristaniškim mestom Džibuti, prek Dire Dawa odprt v letu 2016/17. Čas potovanja je približno dvanajst ur, od leta 2019 pa vsak drugi dan vozi en vlak. Vstopnice lahko kupite na železniški postaji ali na blagajni ob starem kolonialu Legehar postaja (pristanišče francoskega imena za postajo, la gare) na Churchill Ave.
- 5 Železniška postaja Addis Ababa Furi-Lebu. Ta impresivna nova postaja se na žalost nahaja skoraj 20 km (12 milj) južno od središča mesta, daleč stran od ničesar. Taksi je najboljša možnost, za potovanje v osrednje mesto pričakujte do 45 minut.
Obiti
Zelo malo ulic ima imena in jih morda na zemljevidu ne poimenujejo pravilno; uporabite mejnike za navigacijo po mestu.
Z avtobusom
Vzorčne cene minibusov
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Modri in beli minibusi
Modro-beli minibusi / taksiji potujejo dokaj učinkovito po mestu. Ker so večino časa polni ljudi, je tudi to zelo poceni; ponavadi med 1–3 birrji, odvisno od tega, kako daleč greste. Če želite ujeti minibus, se postavite ob stran ceste in ga pozdravite. To lahko storite kjer koli je mogoče, da se avtobus ustavi. Dirigent v notranjosti bo poklical cilj in če želite kam iti: nadaljujte. Dirigentu plačate, ko vam sporoči, da želi denar (kar lahko traja nekaj minut). Da dobim drobiž. Če želite ven, recite "woraj alle" ali samo "woraj". S seboj je vredno imeti etiopskega vodnika, če prvič uporabljate te taksije, saj je lahko precej kaotično ugotoviti, kateri minibusi vozijo kam in iz katerih krajev.
Javni avtobusi oranžne / rumene barve
Ti avtobusi povezujejo celo mesto z vozovnico 0,5–3 birr (2016). Na voljo ni nobenega voznega reda ali zemljevidov, če pa počakate na večji ulici, kjer se zbere množica, lahko vprašate druge ljudi ali blagajno - ki je vedno v kabini na zadnjih vratih - za vaš cilj. Na primer, linija 31 je primerna linija od Meskelovega trga do Narodnega muzeja ali cerkve Trinity. Avtobusi so pogosto prenatrpani, zato pazite na svoje stvari
S taksijem
Vzorčne cene taksijev
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Uber tu še ne deluje, obstaja pa nekaj možnosti. Zayrides je deloval, čeprav nekoliko bolj premišljeno. Na ulici je pogosto lažje najti taksi, razen če ste nekje v restavraciji ali hotelu, dokler voznik ne prispe. Običajno vas pokličejo, ko sprejmejo vožnjo, da potrdijo vašo lokacijo in nato še enkrat, ko prispejo. Lokacija avtomobila v aplikaciji se pogosto ne posodobi.
Majhni modri taksiji Lada
Majhni modri taksiji Lada so dražji. Pogajanja so običajna pogostnost in pogosto je treba precej pritisniti, da se kot tujec dogovorite za ugodno ponudbo. Pogodbe lahko sklenete za eno potovanje, uro ali cel dan; samo pogajajte se. Ne bodite presenečeni, če se za isti izlet ponoči cena taksija zviša. Na primer potovanje na letališču Piazza-Bole je lahko celo 100 birrjev na dan, po mraku pa se dvigne na 150 (2016).
Rumeni taksiji
Rumeni in zeleni taksiji običajno visijo po hotelih, kot je Sheraton. So dražje, a zanesljive. Če ste pripravljeni plačati za mir, nekoliko boljše voznike in avto, ki ga Flintstones ni imel, uporabite te avtomobile.
Po lahki železnici
Kitajci so v 2010-ih zgradili sistem lahkih železniških prog (eden prvih v podsaharski Afriki). V bližini Meskelovega trga se križata dve črti:
- Zelena črta Zahod – Vzhod 1 je od Tor Hailoch postaja do Ayat.
- Modra črta sever – jug 2 je od Kality postaja do Trg Menelika II postaja (aka Piazza).
Cena za potovanje z 8 postajami je 2 birrja in povsod do 6 birrjev. Razvoj vzdolž lahkih železniških postaj poteka z izjemno hitrostjo in številna nekdanja revna naselja so nadomestila razmeroma vrhunska stanovanjska podjetja in trgovina na drobno.
Med konicami je lahka železnica tako natrpana, da je skoraj nevarna.
Letališki prevoz
Če potrebujete letališki prevoz do hotelov ali drugih destinacij, je nekaj taksijev parkiranih zunaj letališča. Verjetno vas odpeljejo kamor koli želite, vendar se o pristojbini dogovorite, preden se vkrcate. Če želite mir, lahko rezervirate storitev prevoza iEthio.com preden prispete.
Glej
Če se sprehodite po cesti od Meskelovega trga do Sidest Kila, vam bo verjetno zelo zabavno in zanimivo. Videli boste Afriško dvorano, palače in stavbo parlamenta, hotel Hilton, čudovito arhitekturno dogodivščino stavbe, ki gosti ministrstvo za zunanje zadeve, hotel Sheraton, prvo moderno šolo (ki jo je cesar Menelik II zgradil v osemdesetih letih prejšnjega stoletja). ), pravoslavna katedrala Trojice, Narodni muzej in Univerza v Adis Abebi (v kateri sta nekdanja palača in muzej).
Avenijo Kilo Avenue zaznamuje kip, zgrajen v spomin na etiopski dan zmage med drugo svetovno vojno, medtem ko Avenue Sidest Kilo zaznamuje kip, ki spominja na približno 39.000 prebivalcev Adis Abebe, ki so jih pobile italijanske fašistične čete. Okoli Arat Kilo boste našli del starega mesta, znanega kot Serategna Sefer (dobesedno stanovanjsko območje delavcev).
Če greste mimo Sidest Kilo, postane cesta bolj strma in številne znamenitosti bodo na desni strani ceste. Na tej strani ulice sta šola Entoto (prej šola Teferi Mekonnen) in ameriško veleposlaništvo. Po veleposlaništvu je odprta tržnica Shiro Meda, kjer tradicionalni obrtniki prodajajo svoje domače tkanine, lončke in druga obrtna dela. Tržnica je ob vznožju gorovja Entoto, ki se dviga do 3300 m nadmorske višine.
Na goro se lahko odpeljete s taksijem ali avtobusom, razen če bi to poskusili sami. Na gori boste našli prve cerkve v Adis Abebi, imenovane Saint Mary in Saint Raguel, ter manjšo palačo Menelik II. Sprehod po gori, zlasti med cerkvami, je osvežujoč in daje priložnost videti podeželsko življenje, mesto, gozd in neverjetno čudovito pokrajino, ki jo sekajo kmetijska zemljišča in kmečke poti. Od tu sta si Menelik II in kraljica Taitu zamislila ustanovitev Adis Abebe. Občutje mestnega načrta dobite tako, da si mesto ogledate od tu.
Muzeji
- 1 Muzej Addis Abebe, Bole Rd / Letališče Rd / Afrika Ave (blizu Meskelovega trga). Tu – Ž 08: 30–12: 30, 13: 30–17: 30; Sa 08: 30–11: 30. Osredotoča se na artefakte in eksponate iz Adis Abebe. Stavba je bila nekoč palača, v kateri je bival Ras Biru Habte-Gabriel, nekdanji vojni minister.
- 2 Etiopski železniški muzej (La Gare).
- 3 Etnološki muzej, Alžirija St.. M – Ž 08: 00–17: 00; Sa – Ned 9: 00–17: 00. Znan tudi kot Muzej in knjižnica Inštituta za etiopske študije, to je fascinanten muzej z eksponati o zgodovini in kulturi Etiopije. V Etiopiji obstajajo številni prikazi različnih etničnih skupin z informacijami o vsakem njihovem načinu življenja. Etnične obleke, instrumenti, orodje in drugi predmeti spremljajo vsako etnično razstavo, zaradi česar je eden najzanimivejših muzejev v mestu. Nahaja se v nekdanji palači cesarja Haileja Selassieja in lahko obiščete njegovo spalnico. Muzej je v univerzitetnem kampusu. Potni list boste morali pokazati pri glavnem vhodu na univerzo. 100 bir.
- 4 Narodni muzej Etiopije, Kralj George VI St. (med Arat Kilo Ave in podiplomsko šolo Univerze v Adis Abebi). 08:30–17:00. Slabo razstavljen, a zanimiv muzej. Najbolj znana razstava je replika Lucy, zgodnje hominidke. Ker je etiopska civilizacija ena najstarejših na svetu, artefakti v muzeju trajajo tisoče let, vključno z nekaterimi že od najzgodnejših dni. Predstavljeni so najrazličnejši predmeti, od skulptur, oblačil do umetniških del. Predstavljena je tako tradicionalna kot moderna umetnost.
- 5 Državni poštni muzej, Churchill Ave (ob glavni pošti). Majhna, a dobra zbirka etiopskih znamk.
- 6 Prirodoslovni muzej, Kraljica Elizabeta II. Tu – Ned 09: 00–11: 45, 13: 30–16: 30.
- 7 Spominski muzej mučenikov "Rdeči teror", Bole Rd, Meskel Sq (ob Meskel Sq), ☏ 251 11 850 6730. Vsak dan 08: 00–18: 30. O tistih, ki so izgubili življenje v času Derga. Odprt leta 2010 z odličnim sodobnim slogom prikaza. Obiskana leta 2019 je bila stavba v dokaj slabem stanju, na videz pa nobena luč ni delovala. Vredno hitrega obiska, ne bo trajalo več kot 15 minut. Spomenik ni zasnovan kot enciklopedična zbirka, temveč kot preprost in močan opomnik. Donacija.
Cerkve in mošeje
- 8 Anwar mošeja, Okrožje Mercato. Precej impresivno je.
- 9 Cerkev sv. Mihaela Gola, center mesta (poleg zveznega urada za priseljevanje). Zelo zanimiv kraj in ena izmed številnih starih cerkva v Adis Abebi. Ogledate si lahko stare slike mnogih etiopskih slavnih umetnikov. Muzej prikazuje cerkvene predmete mnogih znanih ljudi v državi, vključno s cesarjem Hailejem Selassiejem in njegovo cesarico.
- 10 Katedrala Svete Trojice, ob ulici Niger, območje Arat Kilo, podmesto Arada. 8: 00–13: 00, 14: 00–18: 00; muzej: 08: 00–12: 00, 14: 00–17: 00. Zgrajena je bila v spomin na osvoboditev države pred Italijani, tu pa je pokopanih veliko žrtev, ki so jih Italijani pobili med okupacijo. Domačini cerkev imenujejo cerkev Haile Selassie Cerkev, ker so leta 2000 tja premestili truplo cesarja Haileja Selassieja. Okrog katedrale je pokopališče z opaznimi Etiopci, vključno s patriarhi, predsedniki vlad, športniki, glasbeniki in nogometnimi komentatorji! Sufražetka Sylvia Pankhurst je pokopana na cerkvenem dvorišču. Na tem območju je majhen muzej in številne manjše cerkve. Kot pri vseh cerkvah v Etiopiji je treba čevlje pustiti zunaj.
- 11 Katedrala Medhane Alem, Cameroon St, Bole subcity (v bližini mednarodnega letališča Bole). Ta katedrala, katere ime pomeni "Odrešenik sveta", je največja katedrala v Etiopiji in druga največja v Afriki. Zgrajena leta 1890, ima razmeroma preprosto zunanjost, a čudovito barvito notranjost, zlasti znotraj kupole.
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- 12 Rimokatoliška katedrala jaslic, Wawel St, okrožje Mercato.
- 13 Katedrala sv. Jurija, severni konec Churchill Rd, območje Piazza, podmesto Arada (severozahodna stran trga Menelik). Muzej: 09: 00–12: 00, 14: 00–18: 00. Zgrajena leta 1896 v spomin na zmago Etiopije nad Italijani. Katedrala je osmerokotna stavba. Ko se sprehajate po njem, boste opazili ljudi, ki molijo ob stenah, vendar je malo verjetno, da boste našli vhod. Katedralo lahko obiščete le z vodnikom. Notranjost je lepo urejena z ogromnimi slikami in mozaiki. Bližnji muzej ima zanimivo in dobro razstavljeno zbirko, vključno s svečanimi oblačili in starodavnimi rokopisi. V muzeju ni dovoljeno fotografiranje, lahko pa fotografirate znotraj katedrale brez bliskavice 100 bir za muzej, ~ 200 bir za vodnik za muzej in katedralo.
- 14 Cerkev Bata Maryam. znan tudi kot mavzolej Menelik, leži južno od palače Menelik.
Drugo
- 15 Afriška dvorana (nahaja se čez palačo Menelik II). Tu je sedež Ekonomske komisije Združenih narodov za Afriko in večina uradov OZN v Etiopiji. To je tudi mesto ustanovitve Organizacije za afriško enotnost (OAU), ki je sčasoma postala Afriška unija. Varnost je tesna in vas ne bodo sprejeli, če se ne dogovorite.
- 16 Spomenik Tiglachin ("Naš boj"). Včasih napačno poklican Spomenik Derg, kar se Etiopcem zdi žaljivo, ker ni spomenik v čast Dergovemu režimu. Ta masiven kipni spomenik je bil zgrajen v osemdesetih letih prejšnjega stoletja. Strani se poklonijo etiopskim in kubanskim vojakom, ki so umrli v vojni proti Somaliji med letoma 1977 in 1978. Če želite fotografirati, vas nekdo prosi za majhno plačilo.
- 17 Etiopska nacionalna knjižnica.
- 18 Lev Jude iz Menelika (v bližini nekdanje železniške postaje). Spomin na cesarja Menelika. Postavili so ga leta 1930, Italijani pa so ga nekaj let kasneje izropali. V Rimu je ostal 30 let, preden so ga v šestdesetih letih vrnili.
- 19 Lev Jude iz Haile Selassie, Gambija St (zunaj Narodnega gledališča). Izklesan kip v spomin na srebrni jubilej cesarja Haileja Selassieja leta 1955.
- 20 Park enotnosti. 9-4 dnevno, zadnji vstop ob 15h. Odprto oktobra 2019, je to ena izmed znamenitosti v Adis Abebi. Obsežno mesto je palača cesarja Menelika II, vključno s svojo prestolnico in banketno dvorano, skupaj z dvema na novo zgrajenima živalskima vrtoma (še vedno v gradnji od januarja 2020), razstavami, skulpturami in čudovitimi cvetličnimi posteljami. Verjetno je najbolje predstavljeno spletno mesto v Etiopiji, projekt hišnega ljubljenčka premierja, katerega pisarna je prav tako na vidiku. Obiščite 2-3 ure. Upoštevajte, da je varovanje izjemno strogo, saj ni dovoljeno vnašati hrane ali vode (lahko pa ga kupite znotraj), kamere pa je treba pustiti v garderobi, a mobilni telefoni so v redu. Za vstop boste morali pokazati potni list. Za neetiopce 600 bir (20 USD) za običajni vstop ali 1500 bir (50 USD) za VIP vstop z vodnikom, ki omogoča dostop v palačo na triurni turi.
- 21 Narodna palača. Zgrajena kot Jubilejna palača, s katero je leta 1955 obeležila srebrni jubilej cesarja Haileja Selassieja, je rezidenca predsednika Etiopije. Fotografiranje je prepovedano in celo zaustavitev, da bi lahko pogledali čez steno, pritegne varnost.
- 22 Netsa Art Village. Pristna in zanimiva umetnost v čudovitem parku nasproti francoskega veleposlaništva. 3 birr vhod. 20 birrjev za fotoaparate.
- 23 Stavba parlamenta (V bližini katedrale Svete Trojice). Zgrajena v času vladavine cesarja Haileja Selassieja s svojim stolpom z uro, je še vedno sedež parlamenta. Fotografiranje je prepovedano.
- 24 Dvorana Shengo. Zgradil Dergov režim Mengistu Haile Mariam kot dvorano parlamenta. Dvorana Shengo je bila največja montažna zgradba na svetu, ki je bila zgrajena na Finskem, preden so jo sestavili v Adis Abebi. Uporablja se za velika srečanja in kongrese.
Ali
- 1 Gledališče Hager Fikir, John Melly St, okrožje Piazza. Najstarejše gledališče v Etiopiji.
- 2 Dirkališče Jan Meda.
- 3 Rekreacijski center Bihere Tsige (Javni park Bihere Tsige).
- 4 Golf klub Addis Ababa.
- 5 Entoto Mountain (እንጦጦ) (severna stran mesta). Sprehodite se od cerkve sv. Marije, prve Addisove cerkve in cerkve sv. Urael ter si oglejte mesto z vrha gore.
- 6 Stava Fendika Azmari, Zewditu St, Kazanches (zahodno od Gvineje Conakry St). Glasba, pesem in ples, vključno s tradicionalnimi azmari minstrel.
- 7 Yewedale, Zewditu St, Kazanches. Predstave po tradicionalni azmari ministranti.
Ustavite se v enem od majhnih (5-7 oseb) kavnih lokalov / sob, da poskusite lokalno kavo s tenadamom (rue) in se pogovorite z domačini, ki tam visijo. Veliko teh najdete ob glavnih ulicah. Cena ne sme biti večja od 5 birr. Pogosto imate tam tudi lokalno hrano.
Nauči se
Univerza v Adis Abebi je največja in najstarejša univerza v Etiopiji. Prvotno je bil ob ustanovitvi poimenovan "Univerzitetni kolidž v Adis Abebi", nato pa se je leta 1962 preimenoval v nekdanjega etiopskega cesarja Haileja Selassieja I, sedanje ime pa je prejel leta 1975. Čeprav ima univerza šest od sedmih kampusov v Adis Abebi (sedmi se nahaja v približno 45 kilometrov oddaljenem Bishoftuju), ima pa tudi podružnice v številnih mestih po vsej Etiopiji, kar vodi v trditev, da je "največja afriška univerza".
Vlada po končani srednji šoli na te univerze dodeli kvalificirane študente. Študenti obiskujejo tudi druge zasebne fakultete, kot je npr Kolidž Unity. Univerzo Addis Ababa je leta 1950 na zahtevo Haileja Selassieja ustanovil kanadski jezuit dr. Lucien Matte kot dvoletni kolegij in začela delovati naslednje leto. V naslednjih dveh letih je bila pridružena Univerza v Londonu je bil razvit.
Je tudi Teološki kolegij Svete Trojice, visokošolska teološka šola s sedežem v Adis Abebi v Etiopiji. Zagotavlja versko in posvetno izobrazbo tako duhovščini kot laičnim pripadnikom etiopske pravoslavne cerkve, hkrati pa si prizadeva biti središče teoloških in cerkvenih študij za vse Vzhodne pravoslavne cerkve prav tako.
Cesar Haile Selassie, ki ga je leta 1942 ustanovil cesar Haile Selassie, je bil oddelek kolegija dodan 5. oktobra 1960, oddelek za osnovnošolsko izobraževanje pa je bil odstranjen 18. decembra 1961 in kolegij je postal ena od zakupljenih enot te prve nacionalne univerze v Etiopiji.
Delo
- Povpraševanje po IT strokovnjakih je veliko.
- Številna zagonska podjetja iščejo posameznike z izkušnjami na področju računalniškega mreženja in svetovanja.
- V Adis Abebi je največ nevladnih organizacij v Afriki in morda v celotnem tretjem svetu. Znani so po tem, da svojim zaposlenim izplačujejo dobre plače.
- Po podatkih Nazret.com je stopnja brezposelnosti v Addisu nizka (8% prebivalstva v Adis Abebi je bilo leta 2008 brezposelnih).
- Veliko izseljencev dela v nevladnih organizacijah in majhnih zagonskih IT podjetjih.
- V primerjavi z drugimi afriškimi mesti ima Addis Abeba veliko velikih, srednjih in majhnih šol za računalništvo, vladnih in zasebnih učnih ustanov. Številni študentje, ki se tam udeležijo, upajo, da bodo zaposlili službo IT ali svetovanje na zelo tesnem trgu dela v mestu.
Nakup
- 1 Mercato. M-Sa. (Italijansko za trg, saj je glavni pokriti trg, ki je še vedno v uporabi, iz obdobja kolonialne administracije konec tridesetih let), največji trg na prostem na svetu in od turističnih dobrin lahko dobite karkoli (majice, obrti iz lesa itd. ) za tkanine do kovinskega blaga. Trgovanje in pogajanja sta običajni postopek, tujci (zlasti tisti iz evropskega porekla) pa bi morali pričakovati, da bodo zaračunani višje cene. Če želite zagotoviti pozitivno izkušnjo, ohranite smisel za humor, ne bojte se agresivnih pogajanj in predvsem ne dovolite, da vas ustrahujejo številni "posredniki", ki obiskujejo trg, in vas bodo poskušali usmeriti k določenim trgovin v zameno za povratni udarec trgovca. Če se boste lahko izognili posrednikom, se boste lahko pogajali o nižjih cenah, še posebej, če imate lokalnega prijatelja ali vodnika, ki kupuje stvari v vašem imenu.
- 2 Tržnica Shiromeda (Med Sidist Kilo in Mt Entoto). Če norost Mercato ni za vas, je Chiromeda prijetna alternativa. Barantanje in barantanje je še vedno status quo, vendar bi lahko odšli s tradicionalno obleko od cenenih 100 birrjev.
- 3 Hipermarket prijateljstva (Bole Road (konec letališča)). Dobro založen supermarket v zahodnem slogu in sprejemajo Mastercard in Visa.
- 4 Edna Mall, Kamerun St, območje Bole Medhanealem (na krožišču, pred katedralo Bole Medhanealem), ☏ 251 11 661 6874 (Info), 251 11 661 6278 (Kino). Vsebuje veliko knjigarno in edini etiopski 3D multipleks kino "Matti Multiplex" (trije zasloni), ki predvaja amharski in angleški film. Zahodni filmi se običajno predvajajo v enem tednu do mesecu po izidu v ZDA, čeprav občasno morda delujejo po evropskih urnikih. Središče nakupovalnega središča ima arkadno cono in notranji zabaviščni park z vrtiljakom, fliperji, jahanjem bikov, plezalnimi cevmi, 3D kinematografi in avtomobili z odbijači; je zabaven kraj za majhne otroke, a ob vikendih in praznikih resnično gneča. Vključite več restavracij. V bližini se nahaja tudi več plesnih klubov.
- 5 Dembel City Center, Bole Rd, območje Olompia, POBox 9517 (rumeni Bldg na Bole Rd), ☏ 251 11 552 6304, 251 11 552 5267, 251 11 515 1035, 251 11 554 7824, faks: 251 11 551 9460, ✉[email protected]. Zgrajena je bila okrog leta 2000, v nakupovalnem središču je 105 trgovin in ima skupno površino 8.000 kvadratnih metrov s številnimi nakitom.
- 6 Komercialni center Getu.
- 7 Addis Sheraton Nakupovanje.
- 8 Zvest nakupovalni center, Churchill Avenue.
- 9 Nakupovalni center Piassa.
- 10 Veleblagovnica Bambis (Bambis Super). drag evropski supermarket v Kazanchesu, v bližini hotelov Radisson, Hilton in Sheraton. Ponuja bogat izbor grških izdelkov in visokokakovostno sveže / zamrznjeno meso.
- 11 Shoa Supermarket, Bole Rd.
- 12 Novis Supermarket (na Bole Road, blizu Friendship.). Ima veliko visokokakovostnih izdelkov, večinoma uvoženih iz Italije ali Dubaja.
- 13 Supermarket Fantu (na Bole Road, blizu Friendship.). Ima razmeroma cenejše izdelke enake kakovosti in se nahaja na cesti Bole in v bližini kanadskega veleposlaništva na starem letališču.
- 14 Lafto Mall, Južnoafriška ulica (nahaja se v bližini cerkve sv. Bisrate Gebriela), ☏ 251 11 372 8777. Večnamenski nakupovalni center, ki ga sestavljajo trgovina z živili, številni kraji za nakup oblačil in igrač, trgovina z alkoholnimi pijačami in trgovina z mobilnimi telefoni. Ta nakupovalni center ima več nivojev, od katerih ima nekaj majhnih sob, ki prodajajo blago. Ima tudi velik zunanji bazen. nobenega.
- 15 Galerija sv. Jurija, Ulica Itegue Taitu (tik po hribu od Sheratona). zelo elegantna (in draga) zbirka tekstila, nakita, keramike in slik
- 16 Galerija in restavracija Makush, Bole Road. Umetniška galerija s slikami sedanjih etiopskih umetnikov. Obstaja restavracija, toda prava risba je zbirka.
Dobi denar
Etiopija upravlja z gotovinskim gospodarstvom. Domačih kreditnih kartic ni, mednarodne kartice pa sprejemajo na zelo malo lokacijah (večinoma tistih, ki skrbijo za zdomce).
Bankomati / bankomati najdemo po vsej Addis Abebi. Dashen Bank je glavni član obeh VISA in MasterCard International in ima bankomate. Nekateri bankomati, ki jih najdete v stolpu DH Geda (poleg City of Friendship Center), v nekaterih hotelih sprejemajo kartice Visa in MasterCard, Dembel City Center (precej skrito, uporabite glavni vhod, kot levo, ob oknu), nakupovalno središče Edna Mall ( Hilton, Sheraton, Intercontinental, hotel Wabi Shebelle, hotel Ethiopia, hotel Semein, hotel Harmony). Tudi v bližini Narodnega muzeja (restavracija Lucy Gazebo), pritličje trgovskega centra Getu tik ob vhodu in nekaj podružnic Dashen Bank. Vse kartice niso povsod sprejete, bankomati Dashen Bank sprejemajo kartice Visa / MasterCard / Cirrus / Plus, bankomati Zemen bank pa ne sprejemajo MasterCard. Večina bankomatov ima omejitev 4.000–6.000 birr na dan, vendar večina ne zaračunava lokalne pristojbine za bankomat (morda vam zaračunajo mednarodne provizije ali pristojbine tretjih oseb iz vaše finančne institucije).
Opozorilo: Nekateri bankomati so namenjeni goljufijam, ki tatom omogočajo, da ukradejo podatke o vaši bankomati. Da bi se zaščitili, so najbolj varni bankomati, ki jih uporabljate, tisti, ki se nahajajo v Hiltonu (Dashen, Zemen, CBE); Radisson Blu (Dashen, Zemen, Wegagen); ali hoteli Sheraton (Dashen).
Obstaja nezakonit črni trg, kjer lahko dobite nekoliko boljšo stopnjo, še posebej, če se barantate. Pred odhodom zelo natančno preverite svoj denar in ne dovolite, da zapusti roko po končnem štetju. Večina prodajaln spominkov ob Churchill Rd in Zambia St to počne.
Jej
Hrana je na splošno poceni. Poskusite nacionalno jed injera vsaj enkrat, saj druge takšne hrane ni. Je kvasen vzgojen ploščat kruh z edinstveno, rahlo gobasto strukturo. Tradicionalno je izdelan iz teff moke. Pri pripravi injere teff moko zmešamo z vodo in pustimo, da fermentira več dni, kot pri kislem testu. Kot rezultat tega postopka ima injera rahlo kiselkast okus. Domačini to jedo za zajtrk, kosilo in večerjo. V večini običajnih etiopskih restavracij jo imajo, postrežba za dve osebi z brezplačnim polnjenjem pa je lahko že do 15 birrjev.
Proračun
| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Below 50 birr |
| Mid-range | 50–250 birr |
| Splurge | 250 birr |
Addis has hundreds of cake and coffee cafes. They sell various coffees, tea - black unless you ask for "machiatto" - and sometimes fruit juices. There are also juice beits. The cafes along Bole Road and around the Piassa area are of a high standard and relatively inexpensive. Most are very similar to each other.
Most cafes serve the common drink called 'sprice juice' (fruit pulp served in layers in a glass). There are usually three layers from a selection of avocado, mango, papaya, banana, guava etc. The juice is eaten with a spoon. It is colourful and tastes delicious. Single fruit juices are also great, such as orange, papaya, mango, and pineapple - beautifully fresh. 7 birr up to 25 birr in Hilton.
- 1 City Cafe on Bole. has delicious cakes and pastries as well as high quality Ethiopian espresso coffees. You can sit on the porch and watch the activity on one of the main roads in Addis.
- 2 National Cafe (National Theater Menafesha), at the end of Churchill Ave (in the National Theatre building). Reasonable prices and good food. From injera to club sandwich.
- 3 Finfine Restaurant (Near Filwuha), ☏ 251 11 551 47 11. open daily. Ethiopian restaurant, vegetarian menu available. 10-20 birr.
- 4 Yohannes Kitfo Bet (Kassanchis Road behind Bekelesh Kitfo Bete), ☏ 251 91 152 8876. open daily. Ethiopian restaurant with outdoor seating. 10-20 birr.
Restaurants that do not have an English menu are cheaper. Example: Connection between Bole Road and Tele-Bole, next to Bole roundabout, at NOC-Fuelstation, close to German Kantine. You can have lunch (local food, spaghetti) for less than 20 birr. If you don't have a translator, ordering is a lot of fun.
Mid-range
- 5 Antica, off Cape Verde St / EU Rd, Bole (in the residential area just behind the Sudanese restaurant, near Desalegn hotel). Decent pizza, and one of the only delivery services available in Addis that does not require bulk orders. Pizza tends to arrive cold.
- 6 Bruno's, Meskel Flower Rd, across from the Dreamliner hotel (look for the Italian themed gate). A quiet, tucked-away Italian restaurant, it has some of the best pizza in the city, on a beautiful compound. Parking is extremely limited both on the street and within the restaurant; if you plan on dining in, take a taxi.
- 7 Buffet de la Gare Hotel, south of Churcill Ave, off Ras Mekonen Ave, Leghar area, Kirkos subcity (behind Lion of Judah, next the old railway station), ☏ 251 11 551 7125, 251 11 551 7888, fax: 251 11 515959. Quiet ambiance remaining from decades when railway was working, with old Italian regulars. Fair quality/price ratio. 120 birr.
- 8 Giordana's/Capri restaurant (Capri Gourmet), ECA Rd (in a small side street off of Djibouti St. Pass Lion International Bank on your right and take first left). The friendly Giordana is a well known TV chef. This place is worth seeking out for its excellent pasta and other Italian food.
- 9 2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant (Habesha 2000), TeleBole Rd (between Atlas Hotel and Edna Mall). One of Addis Ababa's famous cultural restaurants, it has traditional singing and dancing at night. If you're feeling brave, try the gored gored (cubes of heavily salted and spiced raw beef). Waiters are well mannered and kind, and most are very talented dancers. Features a large buffet with many kinds of wat/wot (Ethiopian stew), injera, shiro, vegetables, and other dishes. Their "fasting" menu (meatless or vegan dishes typically served to religiously observant diners) is excellent and will satisfy most vegetarians and vegans.
- 10 Kaldi Coffee, Bole Rd. With a sign similar to Starbucks. Has great porridge. A few other locations around the city.
- 11 Lime Tree, Boston Partners Building, Bole Rd (above the Boston Day Spa). While Ethiopian food is delicious there comes a time when you might want to try something else. Extensive menu, ranging from Arabic to Ethiopian food. They do have a consistency which is quite hard to find here. Own brand of coffee, which is a more bitter version of the general Ethiopian coffee you find, but if this appeals to you then you can not find this coffee anywhere else. Limetree owns several other restaurants in town, ask them for recommendations for a bit more variety.
- 12 Sana'a Restaurant, KL_02_246 St, Gabon St, Olympia area, Kirkos Subcity (next to Deluxe Furnitures Bldg, not far from Bole Rd), ☏ 251 911 51 4899, 251 11 466 8237. A very popular restaurant with amazing Yemeni food, visited by locals and middle-east customers. But indoor room can be a little bit noisy. 250 birr.
- 13 Sishu, Alexander Pushkin St (another location Mickey Leland St near Ghana St). Fabulous burgers (often called the best in Addis), nice salads and juices. Designed like a living room, with little bookstore. They only serve American coffee.
- 14 Trianon Cafe and Restaurant, Piazza Area, Cunnigham St. Huge hall where the locals gather to enjoy pizza, pasta and meat dishes. Decent price.
- 15 Yod Abyssinia, Seychelles St. A traditional cultural restaurant, favored by expats and the diplomatic community for treating visitors. Serves Hakim Stout, an excellent (even by international standards) dark Harari beer produced by Heineken that can be difficult to find. Multiple locations, but the popular ones are in Bole and in Mekanisa/Sar Bet area (Old Airport, on Seychelles St. about 600 m due west of Adams Pavilion).
- 16 Island Breeze, Cunningham Street, Piassa (A blue building on the corner, across from the post office). A tropical island themed restaurant serving Mexican food and pizza. Pizzas are made with high quality cheese, lacking at most other places. 100–150 birr.
- 17 Cupcake Delight Bakery, Djibouti St, Bole (Across from the Beer Garden Inn). A bright, vibrant, bustling cafe serving cupcakes, cakes, fruit juices and coffees. 20–30 birr per baked product.
- 18 Rodeo Addis, Bole Rd, Wollo Sefer area, near crossing Ethio-China Friendship Rd (leaving Wollo Sefer roundabout toward Meskel square on Bole Rd, turn on first left just after the "Rodeo" signboard, then turn on first left again), ☏ 251 11 551 0694, 251 911 39 2868. Texas-style restaurant with meat and American specialities. Good ambiance at night. 200 birr.
- 19 Istanbul International Restaurant, BL_03_646 St, off Bole Rd, Bole subcity (500m south from Edna Mall, in front of Ukraine Embassy), ☏ 251 91 017 4728, 251 91 047 4717, ✉[email protected]. Turkish cuisine with various dishes, feature classical "mixed kebab" as well as less known specialities like "tray kebab". The appetisers are tasty. 200 birr.
- 20 Asli Mendi Ethio-Arabic Restaurant, Zimbabwe St, off Bole Rd, Rwanda area, Bole subcity (next to Aladdin restaurant, near Japan Embassy), ☏ 251 91 182 0129. Yemeni-style cuisine, decorated as a Bedouin tent, quiet ambiance. 190 birr.
- 21 Five Loaves Bistro and Bakery, Côte d'Ivoire St, Aware area, Yeka subcity (near Ethiopian Woman Federation Memorial Sq, around Aware Adebabaye), ☏ 251 91 122 2976, 251 91 341 6161 (Theo), 251 91 120 3207 (Lili). W-M, closed on Tuesday. A bakery which also propose lunch with high quality product, including strawberry tartlets, French cheese, hams and a "Gorgonzola burger". Brunch on Sunday. 250 birr.
- 22 Dashen Terara Traditional Restaurant, D.A.R Sahara St, Aware area, Yeka subcity (in front of Meles Zenawi Foundation, near Ethiopian Woman Federation Memorial Sq), ☏ 251 11 554 1437, 251 91 120 1723, 251 93 251 3395, ✉[email protected]. High-quality traditional Ethiopian cuisine, in a nice house and garden. One of the oldest restaurant in Addis Ababa, it was relocated in 2015. Probably one of the best option for farenjis to discover in quiet ambiance Ethiopian dishes: chikena tibs, beyayentu. 210 birr.
- 23 Yilma, BL_03_519 St, off Mike Leyland St, Chechenia area, Bole subcity, ☏ 251 91 149 0909. The best restaurant for Ethiopian traditional beef meat, it serves only tibs (cooked) and tresega (raw), as well as many different style of meats. Local drink speciality is called "punch". Populated with upper-class of Addis Ababa. 200 birr.
- 24 Café du Louvre, Louvre Grand Hotel, off Togo St, Aware area, Yeka subcity (near British Embassy, in front of Mesrak Tvet Collage, logo on top visible from Togo St), ☏ 251 11 618 7755, 251 91 191 9382, 251 91 082 8747, ✉[email protected]. A French restaurant decoration them on old Paris. Special dish is Coucous every Thursday for 350 birr. As at 2020 the hotel was a pleasant spot but the food was not exciting best to come here for red wine and cheese. 220 birr.
Splurge
- 25 Aladdin restaurant, Zimbabwe St, off Bole Rd, Rwanda area, Bole subcity (near Japan Embassy), ☏ 251 11 661 4109, 251 11 861 7731, 251 92 992 3492, ✉[email protected]. Armenian and Mediterranean restaurant. Serves fine Middle-Eastern food, various mezzes including a gorgeous tabbouleh. In quiet atmosphere, perfect for a romantic diner. Very expensive but authentic and delicious. 290 birr.
- 26 Castellis in Piazza, Churchill St/Piazza area. Top Italian restaurant here since 1942. With famous guests such as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt there is a reason that Castelli's manages to attract such a crowd. This is where the Italian embassy staff goes to eat. Amazing food, amazing desserts, call for a reservation or risk disappointment, even at lunch time, as this is a trendy place to be seen.
- 27 Green View Italian Restaurant / Pizzeria, Bole Mickey Leland St (near Atlas Hotel). Excellent pizza. There is another location near CMC.
- 28 Sangam Restaurant, Bole Rd. Excellent place for Indian food and sweets, often used by the Indian embassy. Loads of variety with rice, chapati, naan. Pleasant atmosphere and price is very good.
- 29 Top View Restaurant, Megenagna area, above the Diaspora Roundabout, crossing of Ring Rd with Fikre mariam Aba Techan St (near the Israeli embassy). Very good food but can be expensive for dinner. But the view is not so "top" since new buildings.
- 30 La Mandoline, Chechenia, next to Caravan Hotel. Delicious French cuisine. Great outdoor seating area. Breakfast on weekends. As at 2020 food here was great but not cheap. Main course plus a few drinks and dessert cost $60-70 for two.
- 31 Le Diamant, National Tower 4F, General Abebe Damtew St, Leghar (New red & white building written "Debub National Bank", next to Stadium, behind Ethiopian Hotel), ☏ 251 91 152 8585, ✉[email protected]. Open in 2017, held by a French-Mexican chief and a French owner.
- 32 Gusto Ristorante, ZTE Tower, 3F, Churchill Ave, Posta Bet area (at crossing with Zambia St, near Tiglachen monument, in front of Tikur Anbessa Secondary School), ☏ 251 11 126 2126, 251 93 449 7861, 251 93 449 7862, ✉[email protected]. A luxury Italian restaurant, with meats pizzas and seafood. Tagliatelle Bolognese for 200 birr & Ossobuco for 350 birr.
- 33 Jewel of India, KL_02_246 St, Gabon St, Olympia area, Kirkos Subcity (Facing Sana'a, not far from Bole Rd), ☏ 251 11 557 2510, 251 91 121 3795, 251 91 121 4320, 251 91 120 0230, fax: 251 11 553 3489, ✉[email protected]. Indian restaurant with 500 entry on it menu. Eating is possible inside and in terrace. 300 birr.
- 34 China Bar and Restaurant, Ras Desta Damtew St, Meskel Sq, POBox 3601 (facing the Stadium, next to Ghion hotel entrance), ☏ 251 11 551 3772, 251 11 552 6650. Chinese restaurant with various dishes and soups, sometimes pork is also available. 260 birr.
- 35 Sky Steak House, Dreamliner Hotel, 8F, Gabon St, Meskel Flower area, Kirkos subcity, ☏ 251 11 467 4000. Best steak house in Addis Ababa, the menu have few items including American Black Angus steak, South African tenderloin and T-bone steak. Pleasant view over the city, the restaurant is Airplanes-themed as the owner also have the East African Aviation company. 600 birr.
Pijte
The national drink of Ethiopia is 'tej', which is brewed from honey. You can also try 'tela' which is similar to beer.
- 1 Bailamos, Bole Rd (on the top floor of the Novis building). Club with a surprisingly vibrant salsa scene on the weekends. Live music every Saturday, soft rock, salsa, R&B, and the band is surprisingly good. However, this is considered a lower end club, more targeted to those with a limited budget such as college students.
- 2 Black Rose, Boston Bldg, Bole Rd (above the Boston Day Spa). The energetic atmosphere is dark yet comfortable and fashionable, and the bar serves a variety of drinks. Live jazz jam session every Th night.
- 3 Divine, Bole Rd (on the top floor of Sheger House). Very Western-oriented playlist, with ample space for relaxing and a pumping dance floor on weekends.
- 4 Dome Club, Debre Zeyit Rd (Hotel Concorde). Sticky and dark, more of a dive bar/club.
- 5 Gaslight. Fancy nightclub at the Sheraton. Inside it feels like an upscale Western disco. Don't wear jeans or trainers/sneakers, as they have a fairly strict dress code. Although there is no entrance fee, be prepared to pay heavily for drinks.
- 6 Illusion, cnr Ras Desta Damtew St & Itegue Taitu St (under the Ambassador Theatre). Dance till 05:00. Very crowded on weekends, yet that adds to its charm.
- Kaldi's Coffee, ☏ 251 11 371 4258. This is a coffee shop similar in many aspects to Starbucks. Kaldis has 22 locations around the city and sells a variety of products including coffee, tea, burgers, sandwiches, fruit juice and pancakes.
Spi
Budget
As of 2020, it is still possible to find "rooms" for 300-1000 birr, most of them have running hot water.
- 1 Addis Guest House, Djibuti St. The restaurant at Addis Guest House run by an American raised Ethiopian named Yonas serves a good selection of western foods including great French toast for breakfast. It is worth the trip just to meet Yonas who may be the best tour guide you can find in the city. and are fairly clean; below are just a few examples. More cheap hotels are around Mike Leyland Street in Bole area.
- 2 Itegue Taitu Hotel, St between Cunningham St and Dejazemach Jote St, Piazza area, Arada subcity, ☏ 251 913 803224, 251 929 308230, 251 963 979797. Rooms are mostly clean and have good and large beds. Good value for money, very quiet. Only toilets and shower are in despicable condition. The main building is the oldest stone-building in Addis, and the hostel is the first hotel in Ethiopia: it was built by Empress Taitu Betul around 1906.; As at late 2019 it was impossible to book this hotel through their website -you need to ring them.; There is a large restaurant and nice outside cafe. Vegan lunch buffet for 105 birr every day (2020). The toilets in the restaurant are excellent. The buffet is something of an institution and popular with locals and tourists
- 3 Baro Hotel, Mundy St (Piazza and across from Wutma Hotel), ☏ 251 11 155 1447, 251 11 157 4157, fax: 251 11 553 7439, ✉[email protected]. One of the cheapest options in Piazza. Small restaurant on site but very limited and expensive food selection. Old decor and cramped, but decent value. Accept Visa without commission. They might not confirm your booking until you arrive.
- 4 Wutma Hotel, Mundy St (Piazza and across the Baro Hotel). Some good and clean rooms, some not so much, so have a look first. Restaurant downstairs that often has UK Premier League and other foodball games on a big screen with lots of locals coming to watch, so expect noise.
- Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel, BL-03-552 Steet Hayahulet, ☏ 251 923577808, ✉[email protected]. 15 minutes drive from the airport. 4-bed dormitory rooms have en-suite bathroom. free wifi. garden. bar restaurant. shard kitchen. 300 birr per person.
- 5 Holiday Hotel, Haile Gebresilassie Rd (near the Plaza Hotel), ☏ 251 11 661 2081.
Mid-range
- 6 Axum Hotel, Haile Gebresilassie Rd, ☏ 251 11 188832.
- 7 Beer Garden Inn. Near the airport, its menu specialises in German delicacies such as cheese noodles and grilled chicken washed down with wheat beer. A half litre costs 11 birr.
- 8 Damu Hotel.
- 9 Desalegn Hotel, 390 Cape Verde St, ☏ 251 11 6624524, ✉[email protected]. US$76.
- 10 GT Guest House, Sierra Leone St (a mile from Mesqel Sq), ☏ 251 922 451639, ✉[email protected]. Provides accommodation for business, leisure travellers, families and groups.
- 11 Martin's Cozy Place-German Guesthouse (near the Atlas and almost opposite the side of the hotel). Popular for business people or expats based in the city. Offers a range of services for tourists and it is a homey place for a few nights.
- 12 Hotel Ras Hotel, Churchill Ave/Gambia St (just north of the railway station), ☏ 251 11 517060, 251 11 447060. One of the oldest hotels in Addis.
- 13 Tourist (near the Grand Palace and Trinity Cathedral).
- 14 Wabe Shebelle Hotel, ☏ 251 11 551 7187. US$52.
- 15 Yilma Hotel (Mekanessa area). Costs about US$25 per night for tourists. Restaurant/cafe with cableTV that plays news and sports channels. They serve food until c. 22:00-23:00. The staff is very nice and friendly. They have room service for no added charge. The rooms are minimal but have decent bathrooms with hot water heaters for the shower, flush toilets and tiled floors.
- 16 Z Guest House. This a nice family-run bed & breakfast in a quiet residential area has clean rooms and beautiful furnished apartments with fully-equipped kitchens and satellite TV. Is less than one mile from Piassa, only about 12 minutes from the airport. From US$29.95/night for a single suite.
- 17 Keba Guest House, Yeka Subcity, Wereda 8, Kebele 13/14, Houseno 556,Yeka 34155 Addis Ababa (near the UK embassy), ☏ 251 910137131, 251 921332889. Family run place,reasonable rooms and very helpful staff. Only downside a little distance from major sights. Can book with internet booking sites. Tucked away in back street very near the Le Louvre Hotel and near to UK embassy. If you don't have GPS you need to familiarise yourself with the route from the embassy as taxis will have trouble finding the guest house but will know the embassy. 25 per double$.
- 18 Tirago Hotel, off Mike Leyland Street (Not far from Haile Gebreselassie Rd). This hotel is newish as of 2020 and everything works. The staff are very helpful and the manager speaks fluent English. Can book on internet booking sites. 1495ETB per double.
- 19 Sheger Royal Hotel, near Namibia St (in Bole northwest of airport), ☏ 251 90 318 2555. Wi-Fi, breakfast, bar, airport shuttle, some rooms with balconies. 1792 birr.
- 20 Marcen Addis Hotel, Mickey Leland St, ☏ 251 92 240 2464. New modern hotel with breakfast and wifi and gym. 1061 birr.
- 21 C-Fun Addis Hotel (in Bole), ☏ 251 93 033 7133. Mid-range hotel with wifi and breakfast. Hospitable even though the name sounds a bit questionable. 1463 birr.
Splurge
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- 22 Addis Ababa Hilton, Central Menelik Ave, ☏ 251 11 518400, fax: 251 11 510064. Airline agents, money changing, restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, swimming pool, internet access.
- 23 Dimitri Hotel, Kebele 16-18 CMC Road, ☏ 251 11 645 3282. Yeka district. Peaceful surroundings in contemporary city area. Many free services, including in-room wireless internet and premium satellite TV.
- 24 Ghion Hotel, Ras Dasta Damtew St (near Maskal/Abbiott Square), ☏ 251 11 513222, 251 11 443170.
- 25 Harmony Hotel, Bole Sub city Kebele 03 House # New, ☏ 251 11 618 3100, ✉[email protected]. Comfortable 4-star hotel in Bole (near airport). Rooms of a good international standard. Fast wired and wireless internet in rooms. There is a good restaurant, plus fast food outlet and Indian restaurant. There is also a swimming pool and health centre. US$70.
- 26 Bole International Hotel, 2221 Cameroon St (downtown near beginning of Bole Rd), ☏ 251 11 663 3000. About US$40 per night. Clean and rooms are huge with living room, separate bedroom, many bathrooms include large tub. Staff is very nice and rooms have enormous balconies overlooking the green open areas of the Sheraton hotel and views of Mt. Entoto. A great place to stay if you need easy access to the Bole Airport without risking traffic delays. From US$65 for a single, US$85 for a small double, payment in cash only, no Visa..
- 27 Jupiter International Hotel, Africa Ave, Airport Rd, ☏ 251 11 661696 (Bole), 251 11 5526418 (Cazanchise), ✉[email protected]. An aspiring 4-star hotel with two locations in Addis Ababa. The largest property located in the Cazanchise area in walking distance from the UNECA building, near the airport. USD90–200.
- 28 Panorama Hotel (Bole Sub-city Kebele), ☏ 251 91 183 6692. Nice, clean rooms. 4-star dining and bar. Very nice lobby area. From US$59/night.
- 29 Sheraton Addis, Central Yohanis St, ☏ 251 11 517 1717, fax: 251 11 517 2727, ✉[email protected]. Known to expats as the "Sheza", this huge luxurious hotel was built by an Ethiopian billionaire, who is also Ethiopia's largest employer after the government. This is the place to go for 5-star opulence. It also one of few places in Addis where you can get cash from an ATM or credit card.
- 30 Wassamar Hotel, Bole Rd, ☏ 251 11 661 0059, ✉[email protected]. Comfortable three/four star hotel in Bole (near airport). Several floors of rooms all of good standard. Wired and wireless internet are available. A courtesy bus is available to and from the airport. USD95.
Stay safe
- Addis is safer than most cities in Africa. Gang violence and similar serious activities are unusual. However, you may encounter some pick-pockets and con-artists around and inside Bole Airport, Mercato, Piazza and many other areas. Keep your belongings close, and pay attention to your surroundings. A common tactic is to show you a tray of things to buy with one hand and to try your pocket with the other. The good news is most of these pick-pockets are unarmed and young boys. If they know that you are aware of what they are up to, they may get intimidated and go away. However, some can be quite persistent and even involve older boys.
- Watch out for the spitting scam which happens in Piazza area. Typically it involves someone "accidentally" spitting on you, offering a handkerchief / tissue to clean it up, trying your pockets while you are distracted by this "accident" and then jumping into a companion's car with your belongings.
- Someone might also grab your arm and act crazy pretending to kick you as a distraction while his accomplice tries your pockets.
- As most Ethiopians are very welcoming, there is an infamous scam where young locals "befriend" tourists and invite them over after a nice day together to celebrate a "special holiday". You will get fed a lot of khat leaves, a chewing drug, and have a good time with them, but in the end you will be asked for a tremendous amount of money for the khat as they claim it is a "special" quality. Be aware of too friendly locals and ask if there is a price to anything, even if they claim you are invited.
- Be aware of your belongings on Line Taxis: They usually get very crowded – keep your wallet/phone/bag close to you.
- The major and important roads and areas are patrolled by the 'Federal Police' or, as the city residents refer them Federal. They have a reputation of being merciless with suspected criminals. In contrast, the Addis-Ababa city police, who most of the time patrol the less important city streets, markets and neighborhoods are more tolerant and less respected police officers.
- For all emergencies ☏911. In Addis, major streets are generally safe at night.
- Unlike in other African cities, in Addis-Ababa, police officers never approach foreigners to ask them to present a passport, ID or "legal" papers. Once you show your passport at the airport, you are free to move around pretty much anywhere. The only time you need your passport or ID is for hotel reservation and other similar and few instances. However, it is important to have your ID with you at all times.
Cope
Watch what you drink or you can fall sick. It is important to remember to only drink bottled water. There are many brands to choose from; always check the plastic seal on all bottles before paying any vendor. Visitors are warned against eating vegetables such as those in salads that may have been washed in water. Try limiting fruits and vegetables to those you peel yourself such as oranges, mangos, etc.
Pollution. Addis Ababa is badly polluted because of badly maintained diesel vehicles and dust. If you have any sensitivity to this, it is worth wearing a dust mask as is popular in many Asian countries.
Be prepared for culture shock. If you take photos of the people, ask first and offer to show them their picture if you have a digital camera with a display screen. Children enjoy seeing their pictures a lot of the time.
Overwhelmed. Many first time visitors may feel overwhelmed if they have not experienced this type of culture difference before. Be polite but not intrusive. It is OK to ask questions of the locals, but you should be prepared to be hassled a lot of the time, especially if you are white. Additionally, for foreigners who are black, it may be possibly to "blend in", precautions are in order (depending where you are, in Addis on Bole road they are used to seeing foreigners compared to the countryside). If you prepare yourself before arrival, you will be better able to cope.
Embassies
Canada, Old Airport Area, Nefas Silk Lafto Sub-City, Kebeli 04, House No. 122, ☏ 251 11 371 3022.
Egypt, Sidist Kilo, Gulele Sub-City, Kebela 02, ☏ 251 11 122 6422, fax: 251 11 122 6432, ✉[email protected]. 08:00–16:00.
Finland, Mauritania Street, Nifas Silk Lafto Kifle Ketema (Old Airport Area), Kebele 12, House No 1431, ☏ 251 11 320 5920, fax: 251 11 320 5923, ✉[email protected]. M–W 08:00–16:30, Th 08:00–16:00, F 08:00–13:00.
1 France, Angola Street, Kabana, ☏ 251 11 140 0000, 251 935 998 535, fax: 251 11 140 0020. M–Th 08:30–12:30 & 14:00–18:30, F 08:30–12:30 only. Security GSM phone (emergency only): 251 911 210 087 or 251 911 210 056 or 251 911 208 894.
2 Germany, Yeka Kifle Ketema (Khebena), ☏ 251 11 123 5139 (Chancery), 251 11 123 5162 (Consular), 251 911 20 4020 (24h emergency), brez cestnin: 251 11 123 5152. M–F 09:00–12:00.
Greece, Off Debre Zeit Road, ☏ 251 11 465 4911, fax: 251 11 466 5588, ✉[email protected].
Ireland, Kazanches, Guinea Conakry Street, ☏ 251 11 518 0500.
Italy, Villa Italia, Kebena', ☏ 251 11 123 5717.
Kenya, Fikre Mariam Road, High 16 Kebelle 01, ☏ 251-11-66110033, fax: 251 11 661 1433.
New Zealand, Apt 381, Hilton Hotel, Menelik II Ave, Kirkos subcity, ☏ 251 11 515 1269, fax: 251 11 552 6115, ✉[email protected]. M–F 09:00–12:00 & 13:00–16:00. Emergency outside of office hours: 251 93 502 1436.
Sweden, Ras Tessema Sefer, Higher 3, K-53, House No. 891, ☏ 251 11 518 0000.
Serbia, W15 K26, House No.923, ☏ 251 11 551 7804, fax: 251 11 551 4192.
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Comoros Street, ☏ 251 11 661 2354, ✉[email protected].
United States of America, ☏ 251 11 130 6000, ✉[email protected].
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Telephone
The country code for calling Ethiopia is 251. The city code for Addis Ababa is 011 (or 251 11 from outside Ethiopia).
Mobile
Ethiopia uses a GSM network operated by Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation. There is decent coverage around big cities such as Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Bahir Dar, Debre Markos, Dese, Gonder, Harar, Mekele, and Nekemete. It is expanding into most small cities.
Roaming charges are very steep. your best option for mobile access is to buy a local SIM card.
An easy option is to buy a SIM card, at 30 birr (June 2019). Ask a cell phone retailer or better still an Ethiotel shop. Be prepared: you will need a passport-sized picture and a photocopy of your passport that the seller will keep. The SIM card has to be registered before it will work properly. The registration can take 24 hours to be completed by the network. The SIM card will need to be cut to size as they are supplied as mini SIM's. Cutting will cost 20 birr in a shop. The Ethiotel service is not 100% reliable. Monthly internet bundles are available - 1GB for 100 birr. Dial *999# and follow the prompts to subscribe. For internet access, the APN is etc.com
Internet
In Addis Ababa, especially in Bole Subcity, you can find quite a number of internet cafes. Some still use dial-up connections, but broadband is becoming more popular. Most of the high-end hotels have internet connections (either Ethernet or Wi-Fi), which are reasonably fast and often free for hotel guests.
A general problem with the Internet in Ethiopia is the unstable international high-speed connection. If it is not working, even broadband cafes only deliver dial-up speeds and less. The local definition of highspeed broadband is 128Kb! Another general problem is the shortage of electricity, forcing daytime blackouts of whole areas 1–2 days a week, so it is good to plan ahead where you are going for internet access.
Skype and VoIP service are legal in Ethiopia. According to local press, Ethiopia today has the fourth worst internet in the world.
- Dembel City Center on Bole Rd has "Hut Internet Cafe" on the 2nd floor with over 30 Internet capable computers for use every day 10:00-19:00.
- Arkies Business Center, Piazza, next to 'Taitu Hotels'
- Broadband Internet in DH Geda Tower, next to Friendship City Center / Bole Rd. 128kbit/s, many seats, but mostly completely occupied. The good thing is that it is easy to find.
- Nina Internetcafe, across from Baro Hotels, inside Wutema Hotels
- TG Business Center, Bole, from Airport (big roundabout) to the right, junction with Cameroon Rd (locally known as "Bole-Tele") has broadband but only 3 seats. Most of the time it is not crowded, so a good connection can be expected.
- DMG Internet Center, near Edna Mall next to Kaldi's Cafe just off Djibuti St (the road leading from Tele Bole towards 22), has broadband connection and 11 terminals. 2 MB speed Internet, which translates to pretty decent speed for the country. Open M–Sa 08:30–20:00.
Wireless internet
3G Internet services (known as WCDMA or UMTS) are available in many parts of Addis Ababa. A special SIM card and capable phone is needed. Price is 0.04 birr per 100 KB. CDMA is also available, which needs special devices (prices around 0.10 birr per minute, around 128 kbit/s). EV-DO requires a USB device and is faster than CDMA but requires monthly payment of 500 birr for 2 GB data plan. CDMA and EV-DO are also available in all regional and most zonal capitals in Ethiopia.
Pojdi naprej
- Adama and Sodere some 120 km to the southeast are popular weekend destinations for locals. The latter is famous for its hot springs. Adama is accessible by bus and train, from there minibuses go to Sodere.
- Awash National Park, 200 km to the east by road, is a world heritage site where some of the earliest human remains have been found. It's also a good place to see hyenas, and another highlight is the Awash waterfalls.
- Bahir Dar is 550 km to the north, Ethiopia's third largest city and accessible by bus, car or plane. It's next to Lake Tana, and famous for churches and monasteries on islands in the lake as well as the Blue Nile Falls. From there you can continue to other destinations in Northern Ethiopia such as Gondar and Lalibela.
- Dire Dawa is an 11-hour train ride east along the new railway to Djibouti (you can fly here too). It's the only other chartered city in the country. A highlight here is Emperor Haile Selassie's Palace. Further 54 kms away from Dire Dawa is the world heritage listed ancient city of Harar, regarded as Islam's fourth holiest city.
- Tiya, the "Stonehenge of Africa" is a world heritage listed ancient burial grounds, 90 km to the south. Accessible by car or bus.
- Ziway, 162 km south is on the shore of an eponymous lake which is home to many species of birds. It's one of the Rift Valley lakes, and if you travel some 40 km further south, there are more lakes with birds in the Abijatta Shalla Lakes National Park. Accessible by car or bus.