Shola Market
ሾላ ገበያ
A working neighborhood market near Megenagna where Addis households shop for berbere, mitmita, coffee, kocho and clarified butter — with a section of woven baskets and mesobs thrown in. Far fewer tourists than Merkato and easier to navigate, it's a great slice of daily life.
☀️ Local tip
It's most photogenic (and busiest) in the run-up to big holidays like Meskel, Genna and Fasika — ask before photographing vendors.
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