Etege Taytu Hotel

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Etege Taytu Hotel was the first hotel in the country and accomodated mostly Ethiopian dignitaries, diplomats and foreigners. It was constructed by the order of Empress Taitu in 1907 and designed by Minas Kerbegian.

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.