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History:  Addis Ababa was founded in 1887 when Menelik II and his royal entourage moved down from a chilly Hill Top of Entoto to around to the springs known as Filwiha in 1887 EC. The decision to move from Entoto down to Filwiha is also taken by Menelik’s consort empress Taitu Bitul  who also gave the name Addis Ababa literally translated as New flower to the this city. To this day Entoto just situated to the north of Addis Ababa is attractive as it commands a breath taking view of the city.  Relics of Entoto include the old palace of Menelik the second, St.Maryam church where emperor Menelik was coroneted and the Raguel church.