Punti panoramici e monumenti ad Addis Abeba

Viewpoints and Monuments

This collection highlights Addis Ababa’s historical monuments and elevated vantage points. Key sites include the Tiglachin Monument, a brutalist memorial to the Ogaden War, and the Lion of Judah, which symbolizes the nation’s imperial heritage. Scattered throughout the southern districts like Nifas Silk-Lafto and Kolfe Keranio, these viewpoints offer panoramas of the city’s expanding skyline and the surrounding Ethiopian Highlands, including views from the slopes of Mount Furi.

Viewpoints and Monuments — Mappa

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Derg Monument

The Derg, officially the Provisional Military Administrative Council, was the Marxist–Leninist military dictatorship that ruled Ethiopia,…

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The Lion of Judah Monument

The Lion of Judah is a Jewish national and cultural symbol, traditionally regarded as the symbol of the tribe of Judah.

C

Abune Petros

Commemorates the Ethiopian Orthodox bishop executed by Italian fascist forces in 1936 for his refusal to submit to the occupation.

D

Haile Garment Square

A central junction in the Nifas Silk-Lafto district serving as a major landmark in southern Addis Ababa.

E

Tulu dimtu kella

An elevated area on the southern outskirts of the city near the Akaki-Kality boundary.

F

AminHan

Elevated point in the Nifas Silk-Lafto area providing views over local residential developments.

G

MWA Plastic Industry

Industrial-area landmark located in the southern part of the capital.

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Furi

Located near the base of Mount Furi, this area provides a high-altitude perspective of the city's southwestern expansion.

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Keyo

A viewpoint located in the southwestern outskirts of Addis Ababa.

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Hana Maryam

An elevated residential neighborhood in the Nifas Silk-Lafto district overlooking the southern reaches of the city.

K

Lebu Mebrathayil Square

A major urban square in the Lebu district, serving as a landmark for the surrounding residential developments.

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Jemo-micheal roundabout

A key transport hub in the Jemo residential area, offering views of the large-scale housing projects and nearby volcanic hills.

M

Eternal Media and Promotion

View Point

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Lid

Elevated point in the Nifas Silk-Lafto district.

O

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View Point

P

Abayenh Home

Local landmark near the foothills of Mount Furi.

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FamNas

Residential viewpoint in the southwestern hills of the city.

R

Abebech Home

Local viewpoint in the southwestern outskirts.

S

Ergat Site

Viewpoint in the Bole district area, offering perspectives of the city's eastern expansion.

T

Arte advertising plc workshop

View Point