Governor's Palace, Asmara, Government building in central Asmara, Eritrea
The Governor's Palace features a central entrance tower with Italian architectural elements and stands next to the Court House and Ministry of Justice.
The structure, completed in 1930 during Italian colonial rule, initially served as residence for Eritrea's Italian governor before becoming the presidential office.
The building represents a fusion of Italian rationalist architecture with local construction methods, marking Asmara's modernist architectural development in the 1930s.
The Governor's Palace maintains its administrative function as part of Asmara's governmental complex, housing official presidential offices and ceremonial spaces.
The palace interior contains original Italian marble decorations and imported European furniture from the colonial period, preserving its historical authenticity.
Location: Asmara
Inception: 1930
Architectural style: rationalism, Art Deco architecture, fascist architecture
Part of: Asmara: A Modernist African City
GPS coordinates: 15.33611,38.94139
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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