impressive when you approach it. As you walk around the building, you will notice people praying besides the walls, but it is unlikely that you will find an entrance. The Cathedral houses a small museum and close to it you will likely meet one of the archdeacons of the Cathedral. If he offers to be a guide, take his offer and visit the Cathedral with him. The interior is beautifully decorated with huge paintings and mosaics, and will make the trip worthwhile. It is worth visiting the museum with a guide as well to see ceremonial clothes and ancient manuscripts.
Anwar Mosque:- In the Merkato district, which happens to be the largest market in Africa. It's quite impressive.
Holy Trinity Cathedral:- It was once the largest Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral. It was built to commemorate the country's liberation from the Italians, and many victims killed by the Italians during occupation are buried here. The locals call the church Haile Selassie Church, because Emperor Haile Selassie's body was moved here in 2000.
Medhane Alem:- (Near Bole International Airport). This cathedral, whose name means "Savior of the World" (Savior of the World) is the second largest church on the continent.
Gola St. Michael Church:- At the center of the city (Next to the Federal immigration office). very interesting place to visit and it is one among the many old churches found in Addis Ababa. One can see old paintings painted by many Ethiopian celebre arthists. in addition the church has a museum displaying church articles given by many famous people of the country including the emperor Haile sillassie and his Emperess.
Religious Places
St George's Cathedral:- (North end of Churchill Road). 8AM-9AM, noon-2PM. Built in 1896 to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over the Italians. The cathedral is a circular building that does not look very
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