Emperor Yohannes IV Palace
Emperor Yohannes IV Palace
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Gary B
2 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Ethiopia has a fascinating history and this museum includes some excellent artifacts from the 19th reign of Yohannes IV, who defeated an Egyptian invasion of his country.
Written 12 December 2018
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Dr Raymond D
Tamworth, Australia385 contributions
Aug 2017
This is now a museum with very ancient exhibits including an old chair and a calfskin painting of scenes from life at the time of Johannes.
Written 21 October 2017
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allenr619
Grinnell, IA34 contributions
Nov 2016 • Business
This is a beautifully and meticulously restored palace, dating to 1864. The building functions as a museum and interpretive center. I'd put a visit there on my "must-see" list for Mek'ele. My only critique is that they request no photos be taken (I'm o.k. with that...), but then there is no gift shop or place to buy even a picture postcard. So, mental images have to suffice - and I saw way too much to get it all successfully tucked away in the mental recesses.
Written 31 December 2016
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Steven P
Pueblo, CO3,849 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Very nice palace of Yohannes IV, Emperor of Ethiopia from 1871 through his death in battle in 1889. The grounds and two buildings were open at the time of my visit and photos were allowed except in a couple of specified locations. I was interested in this place because the aftermath of the death of Yohannes IV and family drama set the stage for the eventual ascension of Haile Selassie to the throne of Ethiopia.
Written 18 January 2018
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HappinessOverload
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia14 contributions
Oct 2019
If you are in Mekele I highly recommend you to visit this place. The way it's constructed and everything about it is just remarkable. There's a person who will guide you throughout your so he tells you well about the history which makes it more awesome.
Written 2 November 2019
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babamar
Lausanne, Switzerland284 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
The palace is beautiful and very well maintained. Very nice objects and clothes Inside. Very interesting local guide for the visit.
Unfortunately it is forbidden to take pictures.
Unfortunately it is forbidden to take pictures.
Written 16 December 2016
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David S
Leicester, UK45 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Definitely worth a 2 - 3 hour visit, get the senior guide who will make the exhibits come to life - but opening times keep changing so check first. Some photos not allowed but ask nicely
Written 5 July 2016
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Jack L
Ottawa, Canada41 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
I'm not sure if it was a break in communication, but we were told that the museum was closed and the police/security guards didn't let us anywhere near the palace. It's not far from the main roundabout so maybe go and check again? Mekele is a nice town to walk round, has plenty of cafes in garden and the market is lively as usual.
Written 13 February 2016
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Dawit Aragaw
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia93 contributions
Aug 2015 • Business
Mekele is the oldest of all the capitals of Ethiopia,s present day states and the most vibrant trade center and fastest growing city. According to local sources, its established in the 13th century. During the time of Emperor Yohannes fourth in the 19th C.its was served as a capital city of Ethiopia.
The palace is majestic in design and handsome in size and served one of the main tourist site in the area.
Its now serving as a museum with a collection of artifacts and rifles, royal beds,dresses, Epmeror's throne.
You can visit an other similar architecture is Abreha Castle Hotel.
The other is the people of the city is so hospitable. One can feel like his home in the city. You can visit Tigray Rock-hewn Churches in the outskirt of Mekele.
The palace is majestic in design and handsome in size and served one of the main tourist site in the area.
Its now serving as a museum with a collection of artifacts and rifles, royal beds,dresses, Epmeror's throne.
You can visit an other similar architecture is Abreha Castle Hotel.
The other is the people of the city is so hospitable. One can feel like his home in the city. You can visit Tigray Rock-hewn Churches in the outskirt of Mekele.
Written 14 October 2015
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Nathalie J
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia3 contributions
Oct 2019
Interesting visit with a good guide, nice place with good view on the town, full of history, I recommend.
Written 15 December 2019
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Would THE Emperor Yohannes IV Palace be open from 10 september 2016. Planning to be there then.
Written 31 August 2016
I do not know if the authorities would open the gates of the museum in September. From the outside, the palace looked fine and nobody was working inside the building when I was there at the end of March. There is a big sign outside the driveway with museum hours. Good luck.
Written 31 August 2016
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