Emperor Yohannes IV Palace, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

3.5 (29 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Mek'ele Speciality Museums

Johannes Palace

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.

Zesilasea Square, Mek'ele, Ethiopia.

http://www.tigraitourism.com

Monday, May 13, 2024, 14:22

3.5 based on (29 reviews)

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4allenr619 5:00 PM Dec 30, 2016
Fascinating History!
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.
4David S 5:00 PM Jul 4, 2016
Yohannes IV Palace Museum
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