Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum
የቀይ ሽብር ሰማዕታት መታሰቢያ ሙዚየም
Meskel SquareFree⏱ 1 hour
A small, powerful museum documenting the 'Red Terror' purges of the late-1970s Derg regime through photographs, personal belongings and walls of victims' portraits. Guides — some of them survivors or victims' relatives — give free, deeply moving tours.
☀️ Local tip
Entry is free (donations welcome). Not recommended for young children; allow emotional buffer time afterwards.
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