Miyazya 27 Victory Statue — Attraction in Addis Ababa

Meyazia 27 Victory Square is a traffic circle and historic landmark in the incredible neighborhood of ‘Arat Kilo’. Miazia 27 in Ethiopian Calendar (which is equivalent to May 5th) represents both the day when Addis Ababa fell to Italy in 1936 and was liberated in 1941. The monument at the center of this Square honors the patriots’ fight against fascist Italian invaders, and the victory gained. The monument consists of an obelisk and a relief figure. The obelisk, topped by a Lion of Judah, stands at the center while the relief figure, of Emperor Haile Selassie holding the national flag, encircled the oblisk.

This intersection is surrounded by various significant places like buildings of Ministry of Education, the Parliament, Office of the Prime Minister, the Palace, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Science College of Addis Ababa University, Menelik II High School and Berhan Ena Selam...

Meyazia 27 Square, 5 May Square, (commonly called "Arat Kilo") is an important and historic intersection and surrounding neighborhood in Addis Ababa, located where Adwa St, King George VI St, Queen Elizabeth II St, and Development Through Cooperation Ave come together. Its name denotes 27 Miyazya, 5 May, both the day when Addis Ababa fell to Italy in 1936 and was  liberated  in 1941. Many buildings of the Ethiopian government and Addis Ababa University are...

This remarkable statue commemorates Ethiopia's victorious history. It stands proudly in a prominent location—easily accessible to visitors—near the Ministry of Education, Arat Kilo University, and the Parliament. It is known as the Meyazia 27 Victory Monument, also called the Arat Kilo Monument, and serves as a powerful symbol of Ethiopia’s liberation from...