Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Named Among 10 Best Cities to Visit in 2013

Lonely Planet, the global travel and
guidebook company, has named Addis Ababa as one of the top ten cities in the
world to visit in 2013.

 

The capital is placed 9th in its
Best in Travel 2013 edition and is the only African city to appear in the top
ten. The Ethiopian metropolis and diplomatic hub, renowned for its rapid
development, is highlighted as best for culture, food and value for money.

 

Lonely Planet said that
“destinations make the list for a variety of reasons, including special
events, recent developments or buzz, or that the destination is up-and-coming
and worth visiting before the crowds get too big”. The annual list is
compiled on the basis of the views of the company’s staff, writers and online
community. Addis Ababa, this year, is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its
foundation.