Sometimes erroneously called Derg Monument, which Ethiopians find offensive because it is not a monument to honour the Derg regime. This massive statue monument was built in the 1980s. The sides have a tribute to Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers who died in the 1977-1978 war against Somalia. If you want to take pictures, there is a guy asking for a small fee.

Tiglachin ("Our Struggle") monument

Reasonable prices and good food. From injera to club sandwich.

National Cafe

A carved statue commemorating the silver jubilee of Emperor Haile Selassie in 1955.

Lion of Judah of Haile Selassie

Dance till 05:00. Very crowded on weekends, yet that adds to its charm.

Illusion

The national library and archives of the country was opened by Emperor Haile Selassie in 1944, who also donated the first books.

Ethiopian National Library