阿巴·吉法尔宫- 景点攻略
Aba Jifar Palace- 历史文化
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Fitsum Teklu - 5
Was lucky to see the Aba Jifar Museum as it is undergoing some impressive conservation and rehabilitation. We were welcomed by a tour guide who was knowledgable and had some fun stories to tell about the late Aba Jifar.
Sumantra Misra - 5
This place has been under renovation / restoration since ages. Can't quite understand how it can take so long to conserve, given the fact that the actual size of the palace is not too large really
Ayele Bedada - 5
In addition to it's historical significance, the preservation of this place can secure the aspiration of future timber architecture and construction in the country.
Yeneneh Seay - 5
I highly recommend visiting The Castle of Abbaa jifaar! overlooking the city of Jima. You cannot go without visiting this historic place.
Leul Habte - 4
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 visit Jimma.
