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My visit to Ethiopia and Addis Ababa would not have been complete with out a visit to the Holy Trinity Cathedral if even only to see the final resting place of The Emperor Haile Selassie and wife Empress Menen final resting place. The tombs of the Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw, as well as other members of the Imperial Family, are inside Holy Trinity Cathedral. Patriarchs, Abune Tekle Haimanot and Abune Paulos of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, are buried in the churchyard, as is the famous British suffragette and anti-fascist activist Sylvia Pankhurst. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and other prominent Ethiopians are also buried there.
Peter ObanPeter Oban
20
It's got some interesting architecture and Emily Pankhurst is buried here. It's no better than other churches especially is Europe. On top of this when we visited we went in and were turned away since it was prayer time, hence didn't actually get to see anything. And yet were still expected to pay the frankly disgusting price of 200 per person which is steep even for the UK. Overall I wouldn't even recommend visiting unless you love architecture, are very religious or have nothing better to do.
Mayank GuptaMayank Gupta
70
Haile Selassie and his wife are buried here so it is worth visiting for historical reasons. However, the most magnificent aspect of this visit was the intricate nature of the church and how stunning it is from floor to ceiling. There is also a replica of the ark of covenant and we were so blessed to have the priest open up the holy of holies curtain for us to see where the ark is housed. No one can see the actual ark but the priest. The smells were also incredible.
Funmi OyatogunFunmi Oyatogun
100
Total waste of money. Foreigners are expected to pay 300 birr, which is a lot even on the European standards. The church is under reconstruction from outside + inside. Yet they don’t tell you at the entrance and expect you to pay. Paid to see an ugly scaffolding and empty space inside. I do not recommend visiting even once reconstruction completed. The church is really nothing special. The next time I would not waste my time even if it was for free.
Stela ŠmahlíkováStela Šmahlíková
100
The good news is that, at the time of writing (April 2023) the cathedral is undergoing, a much-needed renovation to restore the artworks; for the visitor, the bad news is nothing is visible while the work is underway. But they still charge foreign visitors 300 birr and you will be badgered by guides of dubious quality. Wait until the work is complete to appreciate this lovely building.
Richard LeeRichard Lee
30
Neat little museum onsite but the cathedral was closed for renovations. It was raining so there was mud everywhere. Its somewhat ramshackle restoration seems to be progressing okay but this place should be better organized. I found the guide experience confusing and not seeing the inside of the cathedral was definitely a letdown. 300 birr entrance fee plus a tip for the guide
Ian WarnerIan Warner
00
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