Squares & plazas
Menelik II Square
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Menelik II Square marks the intersection of Addis Ababa's history and daily life, centered around the statue erected in 1930 to honor Emperor Menelik II's victory at the Battle of Adwa. The vibrant square is a mosaic of sights and sounds, from local vendors hawking goods to the rhythmic clatter of city life.
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- Best months
- Jun–Oct
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