This museum exhibits the long history and culture of the country from prehistoric times. The 3.5 million year old skeleton of Dinkinesh (Lucy), the oldest human in the world is also, exhibited in this museum. Other attractions are archaeological findings from the Axumite period starting from 1st B.C. dating back over 2000 years. Ceremonial costumes, battle dresses and artifacts from different parts of the country are also, exhibited.

Trinity Cathedral was built in 1941 and it is the largest and most magnificent of all modern churches in the country; ornamented with carvings and mosaics and other artistic works. The paintings of the saints and the apostles on stained glass can be seen.

The grand market (Mercato) is one of the biggest open markets of its kind in all Africa. In Mercato, one can find anything that money can buy. A great variety of agricultural, industrial, conspicuous handicraft and other intrinsic products are found.

Many interesting trips are possible from the capital such as to some of the beautiful lakes in the area like Debre Zeit, Ziway,Langano and,Awassa; the mineral hot springs and pools of Sodere,Wendo Genet or the Blue Nile Gorge and Awash National Park. Trips that can provide a taste of ancient Ethiopia include Adadi Mariam, Melke Konture, and Debre Libanos monastaries. These trips are educational and will be memorable to all history and nature lovers.