Ethiopia to Madrid

Nestling in the foothills of the mighty Entoto Mountains in the country of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is speckled with gorgeous wooded hillsides, water-worn ravines and fast flowing streams. The city is famous for housing some of the most interesting museums, important mosques and magnificent palaces of the country. Ethiopian National Museum, Africa Hall, Parliament Building, Shengo Hall, St. George’s Cathedral, National Palace and Menelik’s Old Imperial Palace are some of them. Apart from these, the city exudes a cosmopolitan outlook that matches with some of the world's great metropolises. The seamless beauty of the landscapes, authentic and delicious dishes, and an environment that is so culture-oriented make this a city worth visiting. Shopping is one of the major activities in which tourists coming to Addis Ababa can indulge in. Mercato - the largest open-air market in Africa is located here and is one of the best places to shop. Besides, impeccable waterfalls, calm forest walks and dramatic scenery are other highlights that lure visitors from all corners of the world. Restaurants serving exotic delicacies, duty-free gift shops and other such places that cater for all budgets, have always kept travellers visiting the city engaged. Escape the monotonous life and take a week long holiday to this place, which will surely please the travellers with its serenity and eye-catching beauty. To find the most suitable travel package, MakeMyTrip is the best.

Being a capital and largest city of Spain, Madrid is well-known for its cultural and artistic heritage. The city is a best example of ancient beauty and its El Prado museum lures large number of travellers from all over the country. Madrid also boasts of the liveliest and most vibrant night-life in the world. Average population of the city is almost 3.3 million with a metro area population of around 6.5 million. The city is situated to the north-east region of terrestrial centre of the Iberian Peninsula, in the middle of the Spanish central Castillian plateau, at an average altitude of approximately 650m. Almost all famous and attractive tourist areas are located in the centre of the city which includes Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, and Plaza de Colón. Some of the major streets in Madrid include the Gran Via, Alcalá Street, and Paseo de la Castellana and so on. The city houses the main headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), linking to the United Nations Organization (UN), the SEGIB, the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), and the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB). It also hosts most of the international institutions regulators of Spain that include the Standing Committee of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, headquarters of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the Cervantes Institute and the Foundation of Urgent Spanish (Fundéu). Some of the famous museums in the city include Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Royal Palace of Madrid, National Archaeological Museum of Spain, National Museum of Natural Sciences, Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales, Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando and so on. These all make it a wonderful tourist destination. Travellers can find endless numbers of fun related activities which include Tapas bars, cocktail bars, clubs, jazz lounges, live music venues, flamenco theatres and so on. MakeMyTrip.com is one of the famous online travel portals which provide all kind of travel related services online. You can book air tickets online which will save your time. Customers will get numerous beneficial deals online and you can choose the best offer for your family and friends.