Abune Petros Square (Addis Ababa)
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Addis Abeba /
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statue, monument
Abune Petros Square, named after the heroic Archbishop of Ethiopia who gave up his life in support of Ethiopian patriots against fascism during WW2. The monument, located at the center of the square depicts the horrific act of violence perpetrated on him for defending his country against invasion. The actual spot of his execution is marked by a memorial slab, and can be viewed at the western edge the Square.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 9°2'7"N 38°44'58"E
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- Northern Axum Stelae Park 567 km
- South pyramid field 1033 km
- North pyramid field 1033 km
- West pyramid field 1034 km
- Ghazali Monastery 1280 km
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- Pyramid field of Nuri 1292 km
- Napata Pyramids South 1295 km
- Arada 0.3 km
- Piassa 0.6 km
- Merkato (One of the largest open markets in Africa) 1.2 km
- Gola Sefer 1.2 km
- new developing area near sheraton Addis 1.7 km
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- Geja sefer 2.1 km
- National Palace 2.4 km
- Lideta Condominum site 2.7 km
- Ghion Hotel 2.7 km
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