Addis Ababa
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Cultural Hubs of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa’s cultural landscape features the National Museum, home to the fossilized remains of Lucy, and the octagonal St. George Cathedral. The city's complex history is documented in the Red Terror Martyrs’ Memorial Museum and the Ethnological Museum, housed within Haile Selassie’s former palace. Performance arts thrive at the Hager Fikir Theatre, Ethiopia’s oldest, and the National Theatre. Royal heritage is preserved at the National Palace and Emperor Menelik II’s hilltop residence, while the Alliance Ethio-Française serves as a hub for contemporary art.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Ethiopian Birr ETB · Card payments · Cash preferred
- Emergency numbers
- 911
- Electricity
- 220 V · 50 HzType C / Type E / Type F / Type J / Type L
- Languages
- Amharic
- Tap water
- Not safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +251
Tours & Activities
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