Bole Medhane Alem Cathedral
ቦሌ መድኃኔዓለም
This giant Orthodox cathedral in Bole ranks among the largest in Africa, and on Sunday mornings the sight of worshippers in white robes praying around the church is striking.
The cathedral stands near the airport road in Bole. Its design combines European-style domes and towers, and its interior is spacious, with stained glass and large icon paintings. On Sunday mornings and during major festivals, worshippers wearing white shawls pray and chant in the courtyard, making it a good place to experience Ethiopian Orthodox faith. Visitors must remove their shoes, women must cover their heads, and you should ask permission before photographing worshippers.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Fendika Cultural Center
- Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
- Meskel Square
- Africa Hall
- Addis Ababa Science Museum
- Unity Park
- Holy Trinity Cathedral, Addis Ababa
- National Museum of Ethiopia