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Debre Berhan Selassie Church

Debre Berhan Selassie Church

2.6

The church is well located, with convenient transportation. Its exterior is magnificent and imposing, and its interior is exquisitely decorated. The murals inside are well preserved, and the stained glass is especially dazzling.

Gondar · 2km from downtown
Fasil Ghebbi

Fasil Ghebbi

2.6
5.0/5
1 reviews

Fasil Gaby Castle is located on a hill at an altitude of 2,000 meters and is surrounded by fortified fortifications. In the 16th and 17th centuries it was the residence of the Ethiopian emperor Fasilides and his successors. Castles include palaces, churches, monasteries, baths, and more, all of which are architecturally diverse, reflecting Indian, Arabic, and European influences. From the top of the castle, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the ancient city, Lake Nata and the famous monastery on the island.

Gondar · 946m from downtown
Fasiladas Bath Timket

Fasiladas Bath Timket

2.3
Gondar · 2.2km from downtown
Lideta Maryam Church | ልደታ ማርያም ቤተ ክርስቲያን

Lideta Maryam Church | ልደታ ማርያም ቤተ ክርስቲያን

1.6
Gondar · 1.8km from downtown
Gondar University Fasil Campus Library

Gondar University Fasil Campus Library

1.6
North Gondar · 3.7km from Gondar
St. Loza Mariam Church | ቅድስት ሎዛ ማርያም ቤተክርስቲያን

St. Loza Mariam Church | ቅድስት ሎዛ ማርያም ቤተክርስቲያን

1.5
Azezo · 8.2km from Gondar
Debre Mewi Kedame Adbarat Abera St.George Church - ደብረ መዊዕ ቀዳሚ አድባራት አበራ ቅዱስ ጊዮርጊስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን

Debre Mewi Kedame Adbarat Abera St.George Church - ደብረ መዊዕ ቀዳሚ አድባራት አበራ ቅዱስ ጊዮርጊስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን

1.4
Gondar · 1.1km from downtown
Medhane Alem Church

Medhane Alem Church

1.4
Gondar · 1.5km from downtown
Kiddus Yohannes Church

Kiddus Yohannes Church

1.4
Gondar · 1.6km from downtown
Holy Medhaniyalem Church | ቅዱስ መድኃኒዓለም ቤተክርስቲያን

Holy Medhaniyalem Church | ቅዱስ መድኃኒዓለም ቤተክርስቲያን

1.4
Gondar · 2.7km from downtown

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Simien Mountains One-Day Trip: Wildlife Spotting, Hiking Tour
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Simien Mountains One-Day Trip: Wildlife Spotting, Hiking Tour

Duration: 10 hrs
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FromPHP 12,583.92
Simien Mountains Day Trek from Gondar with Lunch
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Simien Mountains Day Trek from Gondar with Lunch

Duration: 12 hrs
Free cancellation
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FromPHP 22,094.46
Gondar sightseeing tours:-full day
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Gondar sightseeing tours:-full day

Duration: 1 day
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FromPHP 7,550.64
Debre Berhan Selassie Church Art Tour with Ethiopian Coffee
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Debre Berhan Selassie Church Art Tour with Ethiopian Coffee

Duration: 7 hrs
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FromPHP 3,712.09
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Blue Nile Falls

Blue Nile Falls

3.1
4.8/5
19 reviews
Ethiopia · West Gojam

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Mamaru Endris25 December 2023
5.0
Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region, are the remains of a fortress-city that was the residence of the Ethiopian emperor Fasilides and his successors. Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in the city of Gondar, in the north-western Ethiopian region of Amhara. The Royal Enclosure is the stays of a fortress-city in Gondar, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century with the aid of Emperor Fasilides.

Fasil Ghebbi

Trip Moments in Gondar

Fasil Ghebbi Castle 🇪🇹 | A Journey Back in Time Through Ethiopia’s Royal History 🏰

Fasil Ghebbi Castle 🇪🇹 | A Journey Back in Time Through Ethiopia’s Royal History 🏰

“The moment I captured this picture at Fasil Ghebbi Castle in Gondar, Ethiopia, I was completely amazed.”

@Mahmud omer · tripbestshot · 5 days ago
🇪🇹 ETHIOPIA | A Land of Ancient Wonders

🇪🇹 ETHIOPIA | A Land of Ancient Wonders

“When thinking of African nations steeped in ancient history, striking architecture, and landscapes that break the continent's mold, Ethiopia is undoubtedly one of the most captivating destinations to explore.”

@Arach · ethiopia · 26 days ago
🇪🇹🏰 Gondar: Ethiopia’s Ancient Castle City That Transports You Centuries Back in Time

🇪🇹🏰 Gondar: Ethiopia’s Ancient Castle City That Transports You Centuries Back in Time

“Did you know Ethiopia is home to a city filled with stone castles and ancient palaces?”

@Arach · gondar · 11 days ago

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