Tiglachin Monument, War memorial on Churchill Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Tiglachin Monument features a central statue with armed figures and a 50-meter pillar decorated with the Heroes' Medal of Communist Ethiopia.
North Korea donated the statues in 1984 during Mengistu Haile Mariam's rule, marking the tenth anniversary of Emperor Haile Selassie's removal from power.
The monument contains wall reliefs depicting Ethiopian revolutionary history and squares displaying portraits of Cuban soldiers who fought in the Ogaden War.
Located in front of Black Lion Hospital, the memorial occupies 50,000 square meters of land and remains open for visitors throughout the day.
The Heroes' Medal representation on the main pillar weighs 700 kilograms and measures 2.7 meters in diameter.
Location: Addis Ababa
Inception: September 12, 1984
Creator: Mansudae Overseas Projects
Height: 50 m
GPS coordinates: 9.02017,38.75132
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
Federal Parliamentary Assembly
1.6 km
Imperial Palace, Addis Ababa
1.5 km
Ethiopia Museum of Art and Science
1.2 km
National Museum of Ethiopia
2.3 km
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Headquarters
521 m
Addis Mercato
1.7 km
Monument to the Lion of Judah
1.1 km
Addis Ababa Zoo
2.8 km
St. George's Cathedral
1.8 km
Sebastopol
767 m
"Red Terror" Martyrs' Memorial Museum
1.7 km
Yekatit 12 monument
2.9 km
Hager Fikir Theatre
2 km
Africa Hall
1.8 km
Taitu Hotel
1.2 km
Meyazia 27 monument
1.9 km
Ethnological Museum of Addis Ababa
3 km
Ethiopian Parliament Building
1.6 km
Africa Park
1.3 km
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1.2 km
Menelik II monument
1.8 km
Menelik II Square
2.2 km
The Mausoleum of Menelik II
1.4 km
Tewodros Square
749 m
Addis Ababa Museum
1.8 km
Unity Park
1.4 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