St. George's Cathedral

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St. George's Cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is an iconic Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church that stands as a testament to the nation's rich religious and cultural history. Constructed in 1896 to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over Italy at the Battle of Adwa, the cathedral was designed by Greek architect Sebastiano Castagna and features a distinctive octagonal shape. The interior is adorned with beautiful murals and stained glass windows that depict various biblical scenes and Ethiopian saints. The cathedral also houses a museum that contains ecclesiastical artifacts, religious manuscripts, and historical items related to Ethiopian monarchs.

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