Addis Ababa shopping is one of the favorite pastimes of local people as well as of travelers and tourists frequenting this Ethiopian city. There are many places of shopping in Addis Ababa, where shopaholics can shop till they drop. There are innumerable things that can be purchased from the various markets in the Ethiopian capital city. Some of the common items that can be purchased on a shopping spree in Addis Ababa are clothes, jewelry, fine art items, collectibles, baskets, carpets, old silver items and many more. There are also many food items that are favorites with avid shoppers in Ethiopia. These food items mainly consist of spices, coffee and many more.
Mercato is an important and most popular shopping destination in Addis Ababa. This is an outdoor
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shopping market that is spread over several miles in the city. The market has something or the other for every customer. Almost all types of items ranging from foodstuffs to local handicrafts, from clothes to metal works are available in this market. Customers can bargain to the fullest before purchasing a product. There are also many brokers, who are highly active in the market place. Tourists should be careful of these brokers, as they often mislead the tourists
Apart from all the above-mentioned items, leather goods in Addis Ababa are also very popular. Leather skirts, shirts jackets, bags, purses and other items are available at the various markets in the city. Ethiopian fabrics and dress items are also popular all over the world.
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