Monument to the Lion of Judah, Bronze statue at Addis Abeba train station, Ethiopia.
The bronze Lion of Judah stands on a black granite base decorated with relief portraits of Ethiopian rulers near Churchill Avenue.
Created by French sculptor Georges Gardet in 1930, the statue was taken to Rome during Italian occupation and returned to Ethiopia in 1960s.
The lion figure represents the Ethiopian monarchy through generations and serves as a national symbol of power and independence for the country.
The monument stands at the southern end of Churchill Avenue, marking a central meeting point for visitors to the Ethiopian capital city.
In 1938, Zerai Deres confronted Italian forces at this monument in Rome, leading to his recognition as a hero in both Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Location: Addis Ababa
Inception: 1930
Creator: Georges Gardet
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 9.01086,38.75311
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
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