Founded in 1877, Entoto Maryam (St. Mary) church is one of the oldest churches in Addis Ababa located within the vicinity of Mount Entoto. The church is built in an octagonal in shape with its exterior decorated with painted glass panels and wooden cross carving patterns. The entire wall of this octagonal church is built with chiseled stone bricks, and its interior part is divided into three chambers and decorated with paintings. The museum right next to the church showcases some of the personal belongings of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taitu. Some of the historical items on display include traditional clothes, crowns, jewels and a royal bed. A mirror presented by Queen Victoria to Empress Taitu displayed in the museum. Within the vicinity of the church, you will also visit the old palace of Emperor Menilik II and the first eucalyptus tree brought to Ethiopia from Australia.