Timeline
17:28
Grab a cupcake and a coffee at Cupcake Delight Bakery. It is a bright, bustling spot just a short walk from the cathedral, perfect for fueling up before the main event.
17:43
Walk up to Medhane Alem Cathedral. The plain exterior gives way to a wonderfully colourful interior, especially inside the dome. Use the time before the light changes to explore the architecture and find your spot on the steps facing west.
18:23
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the cathedral grounds. This is the peak moment of the experience.
18:53
Head to Lime Tree for dinner. It is an extensive menu ranging from Arabic to Ethiopian food, and it is open late (until 22:00), making it a reliable and consistent choice to end the evening.
Local tip
Lime Tree has consistent quality which is hard to find in the city. Cupcake Delight is open early, so you can grab your snack well before the golden light begins at 17:54.
Check before you go
- Cupcake Delight Bakery hours are not specified in the context, so check opening times locally.
- Lime Tree is open Mo-Su 08:30-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Addis Ababa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).