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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Dawit Teferi
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Business
Built by Emperor Haile Sillasse in 1944, the Trinity Cathedral serves as the burial place of the Emperor and other Ethiopian dignitaries. Its stained-glass windows depicting Old and New Testament stories were a novelty in the country.
Written March 23, 2023
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Pete E
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar202 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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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden527 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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Vanessa
7 contributions
Sep 2022
Although closed for renovation we were able to access the cathedral and the musuem for a fee. The museum exhibits were fantastic to see
Written September 26, 2022
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DancingPandas
San Diego, CA21 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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JolantaM
Chicago, IL60 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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RKS
Oregon6 contributions
Mar 2022
There are some interesting stain glass windows and murals or Ethiopian history but overall dark, dirty and empty. I was told it was undergoing renovation. Maybe check to see if that is done before visiting.
Written April 10, 2022
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eli m
23 contributions
Oct 2021
all people should visit this cathedral! haile selassie was a very special man and you can still feel his energy in this place!
Written November 23, 2021
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simon s
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia3 contributions
Jan 2021
It have a museum inside the church and the building Architecture have very impressive interpretation and also many influential and famous peoples of the country is buried their.
Written October 20, 2021
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RRuk2011
London, UK100 contributions
Mar 2020
worth seeing this type of cathedral, an interesting contrast to the traditional churches arond the contry one sees as a tourist. Also interesting to see the tomb of Slyvia Pankhurst (and her son, Richard) outside
Written May 31, 2020
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God_of_Small_Things7
United States1,491 contributions
Is it easy to find a taxi outside Trinity Church to go to Entoto Hill and back to Bole area?
Muluken G
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia242 contributions
Yes, you can use UBER like taxi (transportation) services in Addis Ababa. You can download Ride or ZayRide. They are quick and trustworthy.
God_of_Small_Things7
United States1,491 contributions
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?
ashehabesha34
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia10 contributions
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 !
aRoameroftheWorld
Dubai, United Arab Emirates13 contributions
Does anyone know the schedule for Mass and if visitors can attend? is there still a fee for worship?
Habtamukebadu
Lalibela, Ethiopia16 contributions
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!
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa
Frequently Asked Questions about Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Holy Trinity Cathedral is open:
- Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- We recommend booking Holy Trinity Cathedral tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 57 Holy Trinity Cathedral tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Holy Trinity Cathedral:
- (0.94 mi) Monarch Hotel
- (1.01 mi) Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa
- (0.34 mi) Ras Amba Hotel
- (0.95 mi) Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
- (1.18 mi) Addis Regency Hotel
- Restaurants near Holy Trinity Cathedral:
- (0.87 mi) Gazebo Restaurant on the Park
- (0.63 mi) Lucy Lounge & Restaurant
- (1.41 mi) The Kitchen
- (1.04 mi) Tomoca
- (1.41 mi) The Oriental