St. George's Cathedral, Ethiopian Orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The cathedral features an octagonal structure built in neoclassical style with grey stone exterior walls and a sky-blue ceiling adorned with golden stars.
Emperor Menelik II ordered the construction of this cathedral in 1896 to celebrate Ethiopia's victory over Italian forces at the Battle of Adwa.
The cathedral museum displays imperial crowns, ceremonial crosses, prayer sticks, holy scrolls, and the coronation garments of Ethiopian monarchs Zewditu and Haile Selassie.
Visitors can explore both the cathedral and its museum with a single admission ticket, accessing the site through Fitawrari Gebeyehu Street in central Addis Ababa.
Greek, Armenian, and Indian artists collaborated on the cathedral's construction, creating detailed interior artwork and mosaics designed by Ethiopian artist Afewerk Tekle.
Location: Addis Ababa
Inception: 1896
Founders: Menilek II
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 9.03669,38.75142
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:49
Imperial Palace, Addis Ababa
1.9 km
Ethiopia Museum of Art and Science
2.1 km
National Museum of Ethiopia
1.2 km
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Headquarters
2.3 km
Addis Mercato
1.5 km
Monument to the Lion of Judah
2.9 km
Addis Ababa Zoo
1.3 km
Sebastopol
1.1 km
"Red Terror" Martyrs' Memorial Museum
3.2 km
Tiglachin Monument
1.8 km
Guenete Leul Palace
1.3 km
Yekatit 12 monument
1.3 km
Hager Fikir Theatre
357 m
Africa Hall
3 km
Taitu Hotel
741 m
Meyazia 27 monument
1.4 km
Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa
1.3 km
Ethiopian Parliament Building
1.4 km
Africa Park
2.4 km
Unity Park
1.9 km
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
752 m
Menelik II monument
142 m
Menelik II Square
400 m
The Mausoleum of Menelik II
1.9 km
Lion Zoo
1.3 km
Unity Park
1.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes