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Anwar Mosque

It's quite impressive, with its arcades and several minarets. Has been repainted at least twice in the 2010s and early 2020s.

Address: Mercato district

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Eat
Finfine Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant, vegetarian menu available.
open daily10-20 birr
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The mercato
(Italian for market, as the main covered market still in use dates from the colonial administration of the late 1930s) is the largest outdoor market in the world, and you can get anything from tourist goods (t-shirts, wood crafts, etc.) to fabric to metal goods there. Haggling and bargaining are standard procedure, and foreigners (especially those of European ancestry) should expect to be charged higher prices. To ensure a positive experience, maintain a sense of humour, don't be afraid to negotiate aggressively, and above all don't let yourself be bullied by the many "brokers" who frequent the market, and will try to steer you towards certain stores in exchange for a kick-back from the merchant. You will be able to negotiate lower prices if you can avoid brokers, and especially if you have a local friend or guide to buy things on your behalf.
Mon-Sat
See
Roman Catholic Cathedral of Nativity
Brick church with a square tower. Masses in Amharic and Ge'ez.
See
St George's Cathedral
Built in 1896 to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over the Italians. The cathedral is an octagonal building. As you walk around it, you will notice people praying beside the walls, but it is unlikely that you will find an entrance. The Cathedral can only be visited with a guide. The interior is nicely decorated with huge paintings and mosaics. The near museum has an interesting and well displayed collection including ceremonial clothes and ancient manuscripts. No photography is allowed in the museum, but you can take photos inside the cathedral without flash
Museum: 09:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00200 birr for museum, another 200 birr or more for a guide for museum and cathedral entry