THE IMPERIAL PALACE

Built in 1872 by Werner Munzinger, the imperial palace was used as a summer residence by Emperor Haile Selassie at the time of the federation with Ethiopia. Like most buildings in the city, it suffered terribly during the war of Independence and nothing has been done since then to renovate it. It is possible to approach it and turn it around; even though its state of conservation is far from great, the carved wooden doors and windows are worth a look. The view of the old town from outside the palace is one of the most beautiful views you can have on Massawa.