It was the former residence of Ras Birru, an honoured Dejazmatch at Menelik's court. It was built in 1920s. The building is outstanding by the dimension of the complex and its decorations. He was a notable advisor to Menelik II in the early 20th century. Currently it serves as Addis Ababa Museum.
This is a monument established in commemoration thousands of young people murdered extrajudicially by the Derge in response to their quest for democracy.
Genete Leul palace, now the principal university building is one of the early modern palaces which were built in the mid 1930’s and served as a central palace up to 1960.
