Menelik II Palace | |
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የምኒልክ ግቢ | |
![]() The Imperial Palace around 1934 | |
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Former names | Menelik II Palace |
Alternative names | Imperial Palace or Great Ghebbi |
General information | |
Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Coordinates | 9°01′29″N 38°45′48″E / 9.0248°N 38.7633°E |
Construction started | 1890 |
Technical details | |
Size | 36 hectares |
Website | |
www.unitypark.et |
The Menelik Palace, also known as the Imperial Palace or Great Ghebbi, is a palatial compound in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Previously for years was known as the Gebbi,[1] it was the seat of the power of the Emperors of Ethiopia. Within its confines (now called Unity Park) are several residences, halls, chapels, and working buildings.[2] Today it contains the offices and residence of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.