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EthiopiaAddis AbabaMeskel Square

Meskel Square

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abrham AmareAbrham Amare
Mesqel square, gets it's name from the mesqel celebration held yearly at this square, which marks the finding of the true cross. Mesqel square, is a place where you wittnes such a harmony, between the rushing cars on the big main road, the buses that are busy boarding and dropping off cross country buses (the square is one of the places where long travel buses meet their passengers because it's a convenient spot for the entire city). What I really love about the square and the 3rd activity that catches the eyes is the people working out on the stares, running eadge to eadge and playing soccer on the open space. On top of all this right ahead your view you can wittnes the sky scrapers of the city which is set out to be the financial district of the country. In short, it's one of the hot spots that you want to check out while you are in the city!
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Girma TadesseGirma Tadesse
The square use for government's supporters parade, religious festivals celebrations and also not frequently use to protest the ruling parties and other gov policies. After prime minister Abiy Ahemed took power, he innovate the square dramatically, built underground parking for more than 1000 vehicles, ground floor is suitable to ride bikes and skating. Restaurant and Caffè built at the edge to visitors. The site's clean and accessible for pedestrian wheelchair, the bathroom also suitable and clean. The light and big TV screens always on for advertising city administration and commercial use.
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Yeabsira TadesseYeabsira Tadesse
Named after the celebration of the finding of the true cross of Jesus Christ which is celebrated at sept 26 nd 27 by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church, Meskel Square is owned by the church. Yet it is a center for holding various national gatherings nd events. After it's renovation about 2 years ago it has become a great site to spend time with friends and family. Being located at the center of Addis makes you get a glimpse of the city's rush hour and also enjoy the fresh breath and beauty like the true name of the city. Especially a night time visit is suggested.
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Meskel Meydanı ( Amharca : መስቀል አደባባይ , romanlaştırılmış : mesik'el ādebabay , lit.  'Haç Meydanı') Etiyopya'nın Addis Ababa şehrinde halka açık bir meydandır . Genellikle Etiyopya Ortodoks Tewahedo Kilisesi toplantılarına veya gösterilere ve festivallere, özellikle de adını aldığı Meskel Festivaline ev sahipliği yapar . Daha önce Stephen Meydanı 1 ] olarak biliniyordu , daha sonra adı 1950'lerin başında Meskel Meydanı olarak değiştirildi. Geleneksel olarak, Addis Ababa'daki Meskel...

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Wow, Meskel Square going back 40 years ago this place where the military rulers showcase that they show their brutalities and power of a weapon , The madness of Marxist and linenist theory of the craziest communism time. Which the name it Abeyote Square meaning revolution square at the moment. Now, thanks to our young ,educated ,full of spiritual power president of Ethiopia may God give him long life transform this place to more potential of power for humanities which he turned it...

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Mesqel square, gets it's name from the mesqel celebration held yearly at this square, which marks the finding of the true cross.

Mesqel square, is a place where you wittnes such a harmony, between the rushing cars on the big main road, the buses that are busy boarding and dropping off cross country buses (the square is one of the places where long travel buses meet their passengers because it's a convenient spot for the entire city).

What I really love about the square and the 3rd...

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