Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa is increasingly becoming a beautiful and an attractive city that captivates tourists, foreign visitors told ENA.

The Spanish paleontologist Ignacio Lasagabaster recalled that he had been to Addis Ababa a decade ago.

He noted that the city which had a rural appearance with limited infrastructure at the time has evolved into a beautiful and attractive city.

I have in particular noticed significant improvements in infrastructure, mobility, and modernization in areas where corridor development has been carried out, Lasagabaster added.

The Tanzanian paleontologist, Mariam Bundala recalled her first visit to Addis Ababa seven years ago, adding that the city’s appearance has changed significantly since then.

She stated that Addis Ababa could serve as a model for similar urban development projects in Tanzania.

Founded in 1887 during the reign of Emperor Menelik II, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is often regarded as the “capital of Africa” and a hub of global diplomacy.

Founded
in 1887 during the reign of Emperor Menelik II, Addis Ababa is the capital of Africa and a hub of global diplomacy.

In its more than 100 years of history, the capital city lacked a modern city appearance, especially the early neighborhoods that were unattractive and miserable.

The compact settlements, narrow streets, poor infrastructure have created complex problems for the city.

To address these issues, a corridor development program is being implemented to transform the capital into a well-planned city featuring orderly housing, wide and attractive roads, infrastructure, and an upgraded sewage disposal system.

The city is starting to exhibit a more modern profile and a more appealing visual characteristics in areas where the corridor development program has been implemented.

Foreign visitors who remember Addis Ababa in its previous state have noted that the city’s beauty is increasingly being highlighted and its appearance is undergoing a significant transformation.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency