The parliament

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The building was designed by the German architect Mr.Kametz and constructed in time to host the Ethiopian Parliament, which was established in 1931.

Original painted panels and decorations of the hall on ground floor were taken away during Italian occupation. The facade had a large mosaic of St. George, but it was removed during the Derg and still hidden. Currently it serves as the office and assembly hall of the House of Peoples Representatives and the House of Federation.It is located at Arat kilo next to the Holy Trinity Church.