Highlights: Ethiopian Orthodox Churches, Addis and Surroundings Region of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Orthodox Churches
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- Religious sites
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About Ethiopian Orthodox Churches
This unique, individual and insular branch of the Christian Church is widely respected all over the country, and has several awe-inspiring monuments in the city of Addis Ababa.
The Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known as Kidist Selassie and as Menbere Tsebaot, is the highest-ranking religious site in Addis. Large and high-roofed, the cathedral was the site of the ceremonial burial of Haile Selassie 25 years after his death, and is where he and his Empress Menen’s crypts remain. As well as an impressive list of emperors and patriarchs of the Ethiopian Orthadox Church, the British suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst is buried here, as are many fighters who resisted the Italian occupation and the Derg Regime.
St George’s Cathedral is a distinctive octagonal cathedral built on the site of a much older church. The church was founded by Emperor Menelik II, and named after the patron saint of soldiers when Ethiopia defeated the Italians in the Battle of Adwa, ending the first Italy Ethiopia war. Adding insult to injury, the victorious Ethiopians forced Italian prisoners of war to build the cathedral. In 1937, the Italian authorities burned the building, which was restored by Emperor Haile Selassie after Ethiopia’s liberation from Italian occupation in 1941.
Medane Alem Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Ethiopia and the second largest in Africa. With a name meaning Saviour of the World, this cathedral is a truly impressive structure with domes, columns, arches and stained glass windows.
Beata Maryam Church is an imposing stone church, with attractive domes and columns. Menelik II, his wife Empress Taitu and their daughter Zewditu, amongst other sovereigns, are bured here. Here also was Haile Selassie buried until his formal burial in the Holy Trinity Cathedral in 2000.
Addis is also home to numerous smaller and less well known churches that are centres of worship for the communities in and around the city, and which tourists are welcome to visit.
Other Highlights In The Addis and Surroundings Region
There are a surprising number of sites within an easy drive of Addis of historical, geographical or visual interest that can be visited as day-trips while staying in the city. There are also a few nearby towns that are popular with residents of Addis for weekends away from the city. ...
Addis Ababa has an interesting collection of museums, covering its history, politics, archaeological findings, and more. While none of them have modern interactive displays, their collections and exhibits are impressive if a little dusty. The National Museum of Ethiopia has a collection of exhibitions mostly dedicated to ancient history. Lucy, ...
This unique, individual and insular branch of the Christian Church is widely respected all over the country, and has several awe-inspiring monuments in the city of Addis Ababa. The Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known as Kidist Selassie and as Menbere Tsebaot, is the highest-ranking religious site in Addis. Large and ...
Addis Ababa has a number of dining options that are well worth trying. The traditional restaurants, many of which have cultural shows and Ethiopian dancing, offer the famed Ethiopian cuisine. There’s also a host of Italian restaurants that hark back to the time of the Italian occupation. More ...
Addis boasts an interesting range of things to buy. Traditionally it was known for silver jewellery, woven scarves, religious icons, coffee, crafts and curios – and these are all still available and good value today. However, in the last few years, local designers have burst onto the scene with a ...
While Addis Ababa is at a high altitude, situated at an altitude of nearly 2,400m, it’s actually in a bowl surrounded by mountains of even higher altitudes. Many of the surrounding mountains are over 3,000m, and several of the viewpoints on the peaks are well worth a visit. ...
Accommodations Near Ethiopian Orthodox Churches
Decorated in the renaissance style, Abyssinia Renaissance Hotel is conveniently located near the centre of Addis. The 32 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, twin, classic, delux and junior suite. All rooms have TV, intercom telephone and desk. The suites are more spacious and have armchairs and coffee tables. The ...
Located in the Piazza, the Addis Regency Hotel is in the old centre of Addis. Originally the economic centre of Addis, the Piazza, on the peak of Addis, is now known for buzzing nightlife, coffee bars, markets, shops, restaurants and bars. The 33 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, delux, ...
Centrally located in Addis, Addissinia is an elegantly designed hotel with décor to suit its quirky name. The 58 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, delux, family suite, executive suite and presidential suite. All rooms have satellite TV, safe, desk, minibar, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, blackout curtains, and tea ...
Close to Bole International Airport, Ambassador Hotel offers accommodation for business and leisure travellers. The 196 en-suite rooms are made up of 65 standard, 58 delux, 53 twins, 14 king suites, 2 executive suites, 2 junior presidential suites and 2 presidential suites. All rooms have satellite TV, Wifi, minibar and safe, and offer room service, laundry and dry ...
In the prestigious Bole neighbourhood of Addis, Beer Garden Inn is not only a hotel, but a micro-brewery. The indoor brew house and the typically German beer garden make a welcome change in Addis. The beers are brewed under the German ‘Reinheitsgebot’ which dates to the 16th century. Using pure ...
The Capital Hotel and Spa has comfortable accommodation and a quality spa. The 114 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, superior, studio and suite. All rooms have satellite TV, minibar, Wifi and balcony. The studios are more spacious and have Jacuzzis; the 5 suites include a living room, dressing room and ...
On the fringe of the Bole district of Addis, Caravan Hotel is a family-run and friendly hotel priding itself on offering the personal touch. There are 37 en-suite rooms, made up of standard, twin and delux, on five floors. All rooms have dressing table, cupboard, hair dryer, TV with international channels, ...
This tall structure has views over the city of Addis Ababa, and offers accommodation for business and leisure travellers. The 96 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, delux king, delux premium, delux twin and suites. All rooms have a satellite TV, aircon, Wifi, safe, minibar, iron, hairdryer, toiletries and balcony. ...
In the Kazanchis, or Cazanchise, business district of Addis, the twin towers of Elilly Hotel are near the United Nations Conference Centre. The 152 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, delux, junior suites, penthouse and presidential suite. All rooms are equipped with TV, Wifi, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, and tea ...
In the Bole district of Addis, Friendship Hotel is comfortable, convenient and – as the name suggests – friendly. The 104 en-suite rooms, on 7 floors, comprise twin, queen, king, delux and suite. All rooms have desk, cupboard, safe, intercom telephone, TV, kettle, tea and coffee, dressing gowns, and their bathrooms have Jacuzzis. The ...
A friendly refuge near the heart of Addis, Ghion Hotel has a history of hosting reputable guests including heads of state and VIPs. The hotel opened in 1951 and is set in a spacious tropical garden next to what was once the Jubilee Palace of Emperor Haile Selassie. The 195 en-suite rooms ...
Centrally located in the Bole district of Addis, Harmony Hotel has a range of services and accommodation suited to business and leisure travellers. The 149 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, Sheba Queen rooms, Royal King rooms, Furnished delux rooms, Emperor suites, junior presidential suites and presidential suites. All rooms ...
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Heyday Hotel is conveniently located near Bole International Airport, and offers accommodation for business travellers and tourists. The 36 en-suite rooms are made up of singles, doubles, twins and suites. All rooms have balconies, and are equipped with satellite TV, desk, minibar, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, toiletries and tea and coffee. The ...
The Hilton hotel chain was established by Conrad Hilton in 1919, and now has a multitude of brands including Hilton Hotels and Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, and Tru by Hilton. The Addis Ababa Hilton is in the city centre near the ECA Convention Centre. The spacious ...
In the Bole district of Addis, Hotel Siyonat is conveniently located for business travellers and tourists alike. The 40 en-suite rooms comprise twins, doubles and junior suites. All rooms have cream and gold furnishing, and are furnished with desk, TV, fridge, intercom telephone, and toiletries. The junior suites are more spacious, ...
This iconic hotel on the Piazza opened in 1898 (Ethiopian calendar), and was the first hotel to be established in Ethiopia. The Empress Taitu, 1851-1918, wife of the revered Emperor Menelik II, wanted her namesake establishment to be a place where her guests could rest and dine in tranquillity. She chose ...
In the prestigious Bole district of Addis, Jupiter Hotel is convenient for both tourists and business travellers. Sister Jupiter Hotel is located nearby, in the Cazanchise, or Kazanchis, district of Addis. The 40 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, twin, delux and junior suite. All rooms have TV, desk, intercom ...
In the Cazanchise, or Kazanchis, district of Addis, Jupiter Hotel is near the United Nations compound and convenient for both tourists and business travellers. Sister Jupiter Hotel is located nearby, in the Bole district of Addis Ababa. The 40 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, twin, deluxe and junior suite. ...
Marriott International, based near Washington DC, is a leading hotel company with more than 6,000 hotels in 122 countries and territories. It has over 30 brands including JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, Design Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and Four Points. Marriott Executive Apartments is located on African Avenue, near the African Union Headquarters. ...
In the Bole district of Addis, Momona Hotel’s abstract form represents the Momona Tree of Ethiopia’s famed region of Tigrey. The 63 en-suite rooms comprise standard, delux, twin, junior suite and executive suite. All rooms have armchairs, coffee table, TV, minibar, intercom telephone and toiletries. The suites have a ...
Set in lovely gardens near the centre of Addis, Monarch Hotel has the sense of being an oasis in the bustling city. The 74 en-suite rooms are made up of single, standard, delux, delux studio, twin and junior suite. All rooms are designed in individual colours such as Golden Sand and ...
The first Radisson hotel was built in 1909 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the international hotel chain is now owned by the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and operates a number of brands including Radisson Blu, Radisson RED and Park Inn by Radisson. In Kazanchis, or Cazanchise, district of Addis, Radisson Blu is near ...
Best known for the Brazilian steak house on its rooftop, this hotel is popular with locals and visitors to Addis alike. The hotel is located not far from the African Union and the United Nations offices. The 150 en-suite rooms are made up of superior, delux and executive suites. All rooms ...
In the Bole district of Addis, Saro-Maria Hotel is well positioned for both business travellers and tourists. The 96 en-suite rooms comprise king standard, twin, king extra, family, junior delux and superior delux. All rooms are decorated in cream and gold with polished wooden floors, daybed, satellite TV, intercom telephone, minibar, ...
The Louvre Grand Hotel is situated in the Yeka district of Addis near a number of embassies. The hotel is French-owned and its restaurant and terrace bar are in Parisian style. There are 15 en-suite rooms on four floors, comprising standard, studio and apartment. All rooms have desk, satellite TV, safe, ...
Offering a collection of suites for long or short stay, this hotel aims for the personal touch. Each suite has been individually designed and decorated, with attention to detail. The 19 en-suite suites are made up of standard suites, luxury suites, twin suites and residence suites. All suites have king sized ...
Haile Gebrselassie is arguably the best runner Ethiopia has ever produced – and that’s quite a feat! With two Olympic gold medals, four World Championship titles and too many marathon wins to count, Haile has broken national and international records time and time again. Now President of Ethiopian Athletics, the ...
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, an international hotel chain owned by Marriott International, owns the Sheraton Addis Hotel. The luxury hotel is in the centre of Addis near the UN conference centre, and not far from Merkato and Bole International Airport. The 294 en-suite rooms and suites are made up of classic ...
With a terrace with views of the mountains, Getfam Hotel offers comfortable accommodation in Addis Ababa. There are standard double rooms, standard twin rooms, junior suites, suites and a presidential suite. All rooms have Wifi and cable internet, tea and coffee, safe, satellite TV, mini bar, iron with ironing board ...
Established in 2017, Magnolia Hotel is centrally located in Addis, opposite the European Union. Several trees grow through the hotel and have been incorporated into its design. The 86 en-suite rooms are made up of standard, deluxe, junior suites, executive suites, an ambassador suite, and interconnecting rooms for families. All rooms have ...
Best Western International operates the Best Western Hotels and Resorts. The international hotel chain was founded in 1946 and currently operates over 4,100 hotels around the world; its headquarters is in Phoenix, Arisona, and the chain offers a loyalty programme. Best Western Plus is located in the prestigious Bole neighbourhood of Addis. ...
In the Bole district of Addis Ababa, Golden Tulip Hotel is a comfortable business hotel. The 90 rooms are made up of 45 delux king doubles, 25 delux king twins, 15 executive and 5 suites. All rooms have 86-channel TVs, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, iron, ironing board, safe, clothes brush, shoe shine kit ...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation was established in Los Angeles, USA, in 1957. The luxury hotel group now has 777 hotels in 54 countries; it operates under the brands Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Centric and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, and offers a loyalty programme. The Hyatt Regency in Addis ...
The InterContinental Group is an international hotel group. The group’s headquarters is in Buckinghamshire, UK, and it owns around 5,600 hotels in almost 100 countries. The InterContinental Addis is located in the Kazanchis, or Cazanchis, district of Addis. The 194 en-suite rooms are made up of 152 deluxe rooms and 42 furnished apartments. All ...
In the centre of Adama, an hour and a half from Addis Ababa, is Kuriftu Resort and Spa. Adama, also known as Nasret, is less than 100km from Addis and is a popular weekend getaway for residents of the city. The resort has 94 en-suite rooms, including two presidential suites. The ...
This striking building on the outskirts of Adama blends French influence, Moroccan style, and Ethiopian setting with aplomb. Known familiarly as The White House, the boutique hotel has a unique architectural style that harks back to the days of the spice routes. Adama, also known as Nasret, is less than 10 ...
With a large model of an Ethiopian Airlines plane outside, and a ticket office on site, it’s clear this hotel is owned by Ethiopian Airlines. The 8-floor hotel opened in 2019 and looks out onto Bole International Airport. The 373 en-suite rooms, decorated in cream and white, are made up of ...
Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel is a member of the international hotel group: Swiss Inn. The hotel has comfortable accommodation and a rooftop lounge with views across Addis. The lobby, in shades of blue and grey, has seating areas, indoor plants, ATMs, massage chairs, a café and a wine bar. The 151 ...
Set in lush tropical gardens, The Safari Lodge is an oasis favoured by residents of Addis and tourists alike. Adama, also known as Nasret, is less than 100km from Addis and is a popular weekend getaway for residents of the city. The 17 en-suite suites all include a living room furnished ...