Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa
In a recent article in the New York Times, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was named one of their top places to visit in 2020. There are several reasons this is the case, from a fast-growing economy, to an expanded airport, but perhaps the most important reason is because the capital city was named a 2020 World Capital of Culture and Tourism.
It’s said that coffee originated in Ethiopia, a fact that is constantly on display by the incredible amount of coffee shops and cafes in Addis Ababa, not to mention the women walking the streets with thermos flasks dispensing the tasty quaff. You will find everything in Ethiopia’s largest city, from first class hotels and restaurants, to museums, churches, palaces and shopping centres. Of course one highlight you won’t want to miss is the Mercato, which is one of Africa’s largest, and most colourful markets. The city, which borders the Great Rift Valley, is home to the National Museum, which exhibits Ethiopian art, traditional crafts and prehistoric fossils. You can also see a replica of the famous early hominid Lucy. The Holy Trinity Cathedral is also an attraction you won’t want to miss, as the copper-domed building is the burial place of the 20th-century emperor Haile Selassie. If you are looking for something truly unique, you will want to watch the sun rise from the top of Yeka Hill, which overlooks the area of Megananya on the Eastern side of the city.
Ethiopia’s main airport was once a small transit hub, but after a $363 million renovation is has expanded to three times the size as it gets set to be Africa’s gateway hub. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport now has a capacity of 22 million passengers a year. Getting to Addis from Toronto is even easier, because in November of last year Ethiopian Airlines debuted its Airbus A350 at Toronto Pearson International Airport, and they now fly the route five times a week.
Cana Creative Travel can help you plan your trip to Addis Ababa. Whether you want to visit Ethiopia and check out some of the Historical Route Highlights, take an Ethiopian Cultural Expedition – Omo Valley Tribes, or just explore Addis Ababa on your own, we can help bring your vacation to life. We can also help you find the cheapest flights to Ethiopia. Contact us today at 416-249-0972 or fg@canacreativetravel.com.