Masaraa Abbaa Jifaar — Attraction in Oromia Region

Based on the history I heard there Abba Jiffar Abba Gomol ruled over The Shenen-Gibe (The five gibes- Guma, Limu-Ennarea, Gera, Goma and Jimma) from His superflous palace on the mount of Jiren. An estimated 3000 lived around the palace specializing in various craftsmanship. Huge in size (2.1 meters and weighing 150kg), Abba Jiffar kept a very positive relationship with the then King of Ethiopia Menilik II which is evident in the various letters they exchanged. Built over a course of 6 years and 143 years ago the design of the palace is articulate and built by an Indian, corrugated Iron said to have been imported from the UK. It's a fascinating place housing, bedrooms, prayer rooms, dining room, a royal office, and small arena (yes, Arena😉 where gladiators used to fight). I have to confess it was not the best of times to visit the Abba Jiffar Palace by the time I visited (July) and was raining a lot which did not allow us to have the famous panoramic view of Jimma City. The Palace was also under an overdue renovation and it's most parts were not accessible for visitors. It is a must visit for anyone who happens to...

Quality service, entrance of 30 ETB includes a good English-speaking guide. Student discounts possible.

The building itself is interesting but lacks any furniture (most of it is part of the exhibition in the Jimma museum) and could use a reconstruction - which is probably planned but not yet underway. It is facinating that the corrugated iron roof is not a result of insensitive renovation as one would initially think, but actually a historical part of the building that has been imported from England, which the king would use to demonstrate how rich and modern-thinking he is.

The view over Jimma from the balconies is...

These place is the palace of the king aba jifar . its currently under construction and no one can enter . but at the time it was open it was an amazing place that is a proof for the civilization that was at the moment. and all the tools used at that moment. the palace is located on a mountain area of jimma city. these place is a...