Mercato is an open- air market in Addis Ababa. It is also counted among the biggest markets in Africa. Goods of every conceivable variety are available for sale in the market. Both agricultural and industrial produces are put up for sale in the market. Mercato is also one of the important landmarks of the Addis Ababa city.
Addis Ababa Mercato
The Mercato in Addis Ababa is the perfect place for marketing every product, which is manufactured by the industries of the city. Industries in Addis Ababa center round
printing, manufacturing and handicraft industries. The goods range from costumes, jewelries, livestock, perfumes, footwear, metal products and
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processed foods. Cement, plywood and asbestos are also sold in the market. Leather and textile goods are produced by the handicraft industries. Apart from these, agricultural produces like dairy products, tobacco and coffee are also sold in the market to cater to the needs of the local people as well as the tourists.
Reaching Mercato
A well connected bus service enables the visitors to travel to Mercato market. The Autobus Terra and the Ras Mekonin Ave are the two main bus terminals in the city of Addis Ababa. The Autobus Terra is located near the Mercato while the Ras Mekonin Ave is close to the railway station.
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