Best places: Historical landmarks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

👍👍 Such a beautiful park full of wonder and nature! Great place for selfies and pictures and exercise. Lots of hills and elevation help this place feel memorable and set apart from other parks. We enjoyed the Lion area, the Museum as well as all the gems along the way. Must visit when in Addis Ababa.

👍👍 A well cultivated area at the center of Addis holding the Canon made by Emperor Tewodros.

👍 A statue was erected to Menelik II in 1930 at Menelik square in Addis Ababa. It was designed and made by German Architect Curtin Specingler and unveiled in 1931. The message on the statue reads: "It is not greatness to hail from a prominent family, greatness (triumph) is to contribute something valu...

👍👍 Yes is is the 0km in Addis Ababa. The centre of the city and the country.

👍👍 The old historical place of addis the names comes after the river called Kebena!, the water falls from Entoto & Enku Lideta Mountain!.

👍 His Holiness Abune Petros is a famous Ethiopian Monk who refused to bow for the invading fascist Italian forced. Before his public execution his holiness declared not only the People of Ethiopia, but also the Land of Ethiooia not to surrender to the wishes of the invading Italian forces.