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Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Coordinates: 8°N 38°E / 8°N 38°E / 8; 38
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1. Martyr's Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By eddymcg68 - Eyemouth, United Kingdom
Visiting the Marty's memorial, I was vaguely aware of the rebellion that started in Tigray to overthrow the Derg, the military committee that seized control of Ethiopia in the 70's, and murdered Emperor Haile Selaisse. What I hadn't fully appreciated was how it started with just a handful of people, with very basic equipment and grew over the years until they finally won, and formed the new government. The monument is both a memorial to those who died during the civil wa, but also hosts a museum charting the atrocities of the Derg, and how their actions in the 80's exacerbated the famine which effected the northern regions of Ethiopia. It has a pictorial history of the rebel movement, along with example of the weapons they started with - rifles dating back to the first world war, homemade munitions - all the way through to tanks and field artillery that the seized from government forces as the war progressed. I was fortunate enough to have a veteran of the civil war as a guide, who was able to tell me first hand experiences of some of the major events. The Memorial also provides an impressive vantage point to look over Mek'ele, a town which suffered so much during the civil war and famine, and has now grown and developed in the years since.
2. Yekatit 12 Martyrs Square
3. Karls Square
4. Tiglachin Memorial
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Joe_AR1087 - Chicago, United States
This was nice to se the monument to the Cuban soldiers that helped in the war against Somalia during the communist regime. I definitely recommend to come here to check it out.
5. Tewodros Square
6. Menelik II Square
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By elmocurl
In the middle of everything. We walked through it and moved on with our day. It should be pretty easy to incorporate into any two day Addis Ababa itinerary.
7. Meyazia 27 Square Monument
8. Amhara People's Martyrs' Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By psuril76 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A must see attraction in bahir dar to look in to the history of Amharas and Ethiopia. The art gallery is a must visit place.
9. Lion of Judah
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By StephenPaulSmith - Granite City, United States
The Lion of Judah statue was high on my list of places to see in Addis Ababa! It has been the symbol of Ethiopia for a very long time and truly embodies the spirit of it’s people. I can’t wait to return to this amazing city!
10. Feres Megala Square
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