Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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traveldoc147
London, Canada178 contributions
Jan 2020
We had heard a lot about this cathedral and its stained windows. However, it was disappointing to find that the gatekeepers (or so they seemed) were hawks at the entrance, waiting to feed on the tourists. There was no signage about an entry fee but they insisted on 200 Birr per person. It was as if we were trying to enter St. Paul's!
Even the St. Peter's basilica in Vatican is free!
We would have been happy to contribute towards the maintenance of the cathedral (as that is where most of the entrance fees all over the world is used for) but decided not to go in as this did not seem legitimate.
Even the St. Peter's basilica in Vatican is free!
We would have been happy to contribute towards the maintenance of the cathedral (as that is where most of the entrance fees all over the world is used for) but decided not to go in as this did not seem legitimate.
Written January 12, 2020
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DancingPandas
San Diego, CA30 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
The church is under renovations, cost is 300 birr per person 6 euro. There really is not much to see- the museum is one room and there is also a cemetary. Given that the church was built in 1944, there really wasn't enough there for my expectstions.
Written August 7, 2022
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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden538 contributions
Sep 2022
I went here purely for the histotical value of the place as I am not a member of the Christian community. There is a charge associated with visiting this place and you can pay this outside just near where the carpark is. The main person of the place gave us a walk around, there is a crypt below the center altar of the last emperor. There are a lot of traditional items that are usually used during service and festivities. A couple of sarcophagus of the emperor and his wife is also inside to see. I recommend this place.
Written November 20, 2022
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TravelingFamilyTrip
Chicago, IL209 contributions
Feb 2020
The church looks pretty nice from the outside, and I was really hoping to go in, but unfortunately this was the absolute end of my trip and I didn't have the 200 birr in cash that they (surprisingly, to me) require for admission. (roughly $6). It wasn't that it was too expensive, I just was out of birr. Yeah, I could have gone to an ATM, but it wasn't worth it for just this one place.
Written February 12, 2020
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Rosy
11 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
I visited the cathedral today but it is under restoration.
At the moment you can visit the museum for 800 Birr.
Too bad that once you entered and paid for admission the museum was closed.
I was told the staff were probably on their lunch break.
I waited over an hour but the museum didn't reopen
(I recommend updating the opening and closing times indicated in google).
Poor organization,
At the moment I do not recommend the visit.
At the moment you can visit the museum for 800 Birr.
Too bad that once you entered and paid for admission the museum was closed.
I was told the staff were probably on their lunch break.
I waited over an hour but the museum didn't reopen
(I recommend updating the opening and closing times indicated in google).
Poor organization,
At the moment I do not recommend the visit.
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Written January 8, 2025
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JolantaM
Chicago, IL59 contributions
May 2022
There is a small price for entry (do not recall how much). Church is under renovation and a bit messy. But, it did not take away from a very nice visit inside to see the tomb of Haile Selasse. The compounds hosts cemetery in a very lovely park-like atmosphere. I enjoyed it.
Written May 14, 2022
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Pete E
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar192 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
DON’T! JUST DON’T. Not for many months after this review at least. Paid the entrance and then got to the cathedral to find it was closed for renovation. Went to ask for my money back, but they refused. They said I can visit the museum instead. I wasn’t interested in seeing the museum. Imagine taking people’s money without telling people that it’s closed for renovations. Disgraceful.
Written February 7, 2023
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Muluken G
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia301 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a site to be among the top to visit in Addis Ababa for learning history, discover arts and architecture, experience culture and religious backgrounds of Ethiopians in Addis Ababa.
P.S - Entrance Fee is 200 Birr (about 7 US Dollars) per person including guide service. Tip for good guiding is expected.
- For women travellers, please bring something with you for covering hairs for visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Enjoy your tour of the Trinity Cathedral
P.S - Entrance Fee is 200 Birr (about 7 US Dollars) per person including guide service. Tip for good guiding is expected.
- For women travellers, please bring something with you for covering hairs for visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Enjoy your tour of the Trinity Cathedral
Written May 1, 2019
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ciboulette_8
Ijevan, Armenia16 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
I would recommend to visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral when in Addis - however, its best done with a guide, who can explain and add to the histoically very interesting context. The cathedral is not extremely impressive from the outsiden, but the church windows and paintings are remarkable. Remember to take off your shoes and preferably cover your hair (women).
Written April 2, 2017
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aababa
Addis Ababa74 contributions
The church leaves you in awe. It is totally glorious from the outside, and the inside is just as amazing. Halie Selassie's final resting place is supposedly inside this church and his and his wife's tombs are inside the church. The tombs have three parts to them - the feet which represent the feet of the Lion of Judah, the main part which is symbolic of the Girogis church at Lalibela, and the top of the tomb, which is like the obelisks at Axum. The stained glass windows are all scenes from the Bible and I found it strange that the people in them were white - but apparently it's because the windows were imported from Belgium. Everyday at 4pm there is an incense prayer and ferangis are invited to attend. The Priests sing/chant in Ge'ez and walk through the aisles with the incense burners and the traditional rattle-like instruments. It's quite special. The Museum at the back is worth a quick look, the artefacts were mostly donated by Halie Selassie but most are similar to those you see in other Museums....
The grounds of the church are nice for a wander, and the tombs are of men - both Ethiopian and Brittish - who died fighting the Ethio-Italian War. Sylvia Pankhurst's grave is also here.
Refreshingly, there are no "guides" lurking at the church, waiting to scam the next ferangi who comes along, and the Priests don't pressure you for tips.
The grounds of the church are nice for a wander, and the tombs are of men - both Ethiopian and Brittish - who died fighting the Ethio-Italian War. Sylvia Pankhurst's grave is also here.
Refreshingly, there are no "guides" lurking at the church, waiting to scam the next ferangi who comes along, and the Priests don't pressure you for tips.
Written February 14, 2012
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Is it easy to find a taxi outside Trinity Church to go to Entoto Hill and back to Bole area?
Written December 8, 2017
Yes, you can use UBER like taxi (transportation) services in Addis Ababa. You can download Ride or ZayRide. They are quick and trustworthy.
Written March 6, 2021
Hi, what is the timing of the mass on normal Friday? If I pay the entrance fee, can I go INSIDE the church to attend the mass? Or do I need to wait until the mass is over?
Written December 6, 2017
Every Wednesday and Friday the mass start in the mid day . If you are interested to attend the Mass you must be there earlier than the Mass starts in the mid day(which is 11:30 am the mass starts at 12:00 am then ends at 2:30 pm which means 2 hrs and 30 minutes stay) But keep in mind that you should pay the entrance fee for the church , the n you will be able to join ! Once If the mass is started you won't be able to get in to the Church even if you pay the entrance ! Do not to forget to take off your shoes and wear Ethiopian Orthodox church wear called (NETELA) . Blessed time !
Written December 12, 2017
Does anyone know the schedule for Mass and if visitors can attend? is there still a fee for worship?
Written September 30, 2016
Yes every one is welcome to Attend Mass Service at this Church! There is a regular daily mass and the best Time to visit is on the day of SELASIE which is often on the 7th of each month, EC it could be 15/16 GC. Sunday is also the best time to see....no fee for the mass but an entry fee to visit the Church so if one pays to visit the church this ticket is valid to attend the celebration on the following day!
Written October 2, 2016
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