Places to visit near

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is a city in Addis Ababa district, Ethiopia of about 2,757,729 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit: 73 churches, 35 forts & heritage and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Tiglachin Monument, Anwar Grand Mosque and Palace.

9.0250° N, 38.7469° EPop. 2,757,729

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Within 30 km229 places
Within 50 km239
Must-see20
Notable87
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Addis Ababa

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:56 pm

77 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Addis Ababa
  2. Gara Furiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Condominium Amalgamatedviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Medhane Alem Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Entotoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Entoto Mariamchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Addis Ababa
Today’s loopAddis AbabaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Addis Ababa?

Tiglachin Monument (monument, about 1 km), Anwar Grand Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Palace (palace, about 2 km), The Lion of Judah of Menelik II (heritage site, about 2 km), National Palace (palace, about 2 km), Addis Ababa Park (park, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Addis Ababa?

239 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 38 other attractions, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Addis Ababa?

Gola Mikael Church, about 1 km by road; St. Michael Church (gola) (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Addis Ababa?

Tewodros Square, about 1 km by road; Sebastopol (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Addis Ababa?

Start in Addis Ababa, visit Gara Furi, then Condominium Amalgamated, then Medhane Alem Church, then Entoto, then Entoto Mariam, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.