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Finfine Restaurant

Ethiopian restaurant, vegetarian menu available.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Addis Ababa, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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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.
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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.
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Roman Catholic Cathedral of Nativity
Brick church with a square tower. Masses in Amharic and Ge'ez.
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Gola Saint Michael Church
Very interesting place and one of the many old churches in Addis Ababa. One can see old paintings by many Ethiopian celebrity artists. Has a museum displaying church articles given by many famous people of the country including the emperor Haile Selassie and his Empress.