National Museum of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa (must see)
The National Museum of Ethiopia is the primary museum in Ethiopia. The current National Museum of Ethiopia grew from the establishment of the Institute of Archaeology, which was founded in 1958.
The museum houses the nation's artistic treasures as well as many of the most precious archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids. Currently, the National Museum of Ethiopia has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections and exhibits hominids. The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor show art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works while the thrid floor comprises a rich ethnographic displays.
The museum houses the nation's artistic treasures as well as many of the most precious archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids. Currently, the National Museum of Ethiopia has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections and exhibits hominids. The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie. The second floor show art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works while the thrid floor comprises a rich ethnographic displays.
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National Museum of Ethiopia on Map
Sight Name: National Museum of Ethiopia
Sight Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (See walking tours in Addis Ababa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (See walking tours in Addis Ababa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Create Your Own Walk in Addis Ababa
Creating your own self-guided walk in Addis Ababa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Religious Buildings
Ethiopia is mainly a Christian country. However, there are many other religions of the world there as the country has many ethnic groups. Addis Ababa boasts very beautiful and old, Christian cathedrals and churches. There are also Catholic churches and mosques in the city. This self-guided tour will lead you to the great religious sights of Addis Ababa.
Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 9.5 Km or 5.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 4 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 9.5 Km or 5.9 Miles
Addis Ababa Introduction Walking Tour
Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is the country鈥檚 commercial and cultural hub, hosting a number of historic landmarks: monuments, squares, palaces and more. Among them the ones dedicated to the local Emperor Menelek and those commemorating the country's last, 20th-century emperor Haile Selassie. Follow this orientation walk to explore some of the top attractions of Addis Ababa.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
North of Addis Ababa Walking Tour
Some remarkable landmarks of Addis Ababa can be found in the north part of the city. There are monuments, beautiful buildings and the zoo where you can see lions walking. This self-guided tour will lead you through these attractions in the north of Addis Ababa.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles