Menelik Palace
| Menelik II Palace | |
|---|---|
የምኒልክ ግቢ | |
The Imperial Palace around 1934 | |
| 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, 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. Today it contains the offices and residence of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.