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Sunrise

Morning Light at Gola Saint Michael

Start your day before the city wakes up. Catch the first golden light hitting the historic murals at Gola Saint Michael Church, then head nearby for a fresh Ethiopian breakfast.

Best time: sunriseAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 06:29

    Gola Saint Michael Church

    Arrive at Gola Saint Michael Church before the sun crests the horizon. The quiet morning light will illuminate the old paintings by Ethiopian celebrity artists and the museum displays without the midday crowds.

  2. 06:54

    Gola Saint Michael Church

    Watch the sunrise. At 06:44 the sun rises and golden light begins to flood the church interior around 17:54, but the early morning clarity offers a unique, serene atmosphere for viewing the historical articles and imperial gifts.

  3. 07:14

    Kiyab Cafe & Resturant

    Walk to Kiyab Cafe & Resturant for breakfast. Since it opens at 07:00, you will arrive just in time to enjoy a local meal after your morning visit.

Local tip

Kiyab Cafe & Resturant opens at 07:00, so time your visit to Gola Saint Michael Church to finish before then. The church is next to the Federal immigration office, making it easy to find.

Check before you go

  • Kiyab Cafe & Resturant is open Mo-Su 07:00-21:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Addis Ababa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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