Religiöse Stätten in Addis Abeba

Significant Religious Sites

Addis Ababa's religious landscape is defined by its deep Ethiopian Orthodox heritage and significant Islamic centers. The list features the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie, and the octagonal St. George’s Cathedral, built to commemorate the 1896 Battle of Adwa. Near the Merkato, the Anwar Grand Mosque serves as the city's primary Islamic hub. From the historic Entoto Maryam Church on the hills overlooking the city to local neighborhood parishes, these sites showcase traditional ecclesiastical architecture and the spiritual history of Ethiopia's capital.

Significant Religious Sites — Karte

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Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis…

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St George Cathedral & Museum

Saint George's Cathedral is an Ethiopian Orthodox church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The cathedral is noted for its distinctive octagonal form.

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Anwar Grand Mosque

The most important Islamic religious center. Situated near the Merkato market.

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Entoto Maryam Church

The Entoto hill was the capital before moving to Addis Ababa. This church witnessed Menelik's coronation.

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St.Filipos

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church.

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Kidane Miheret

Ethiopian Orthodox church.

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Anqtse Mihret Saint Mekaeal Church

Ethiopian Orthodox church.

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Jate kidanemihret church

Ethiopian Orthodox church in the southern outskirts of Addis Ababa.

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Medhanialem Church - Akaki Kality

Ethiopian Orthodox church in the Akaki Kality district.

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Debre Elias

Ethiopian Orthodox church located near Mount Entoto.

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Yerer Goro Trinity Orthodox church

Ethiopian Orthodox church in the Yerer Goro area, accessible 24 hours a day.

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St. Giorgis church

Local Ethiopian Orthodox church.