The site has a certain cachet with the different buildings from different times. Would recommend a... read more
The Royal Enclosure is a must. A guide is essential to get the most out of the experience. An... read more
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The site has a certain cachet with the different buildings from different times. Would recommend a guide or at least some good documentation - the latter isn't provided. Only one building was accessible to enter though.
The Royal Enclosure is a must. A guide is essential to get the most out of the experience. An insight into the former rulers and why this was a seat of power is quite extraordinary.
This is a fascinating and wonderful piece of Ethiopian history. A visit gives you an insight into the lives and times of those who lived and ruled from here. Well worth the visit.
It s like a city inside the Gonder downtown There is some palaces built by different king From outside It s well preserved , inside unfortunately you need to go to the British Museum in order to see how was the decoration The scenery is...More
The Royal Enclosure comprises of six castles and all kinds of other buildings built by the multiple generations of kings between 16-19C. It has endured quite a lot over the years (set on fire by islamic attacks, occupied by Italians and bombed and looted by...More
Gondar was a highlight of my trip to Ethiopia. The castle complex is incredibly impressive and a truly mystical place. My guide Belete showed me everything and I would like to recommend him as a guide. He studies history and really knows everything around the...More
The first castle was built in 1635 and each of the succeeding emperors added palaces, banquet halls and entertainment venues. A knowledgeable guide is critical to understand what you are seeing.
It was founded by Emperor Fasil (Fasilides) in 17th-18th Century, who establish the capital city in Gondar. There are 4 palace and one bibliotheque. Gasil Build first palace and the bibliotheque and the othe 3 palaces was builded from next emperors. The entrance cost 200...More
Well, if you are in Gonder/Gondar this is only one of the three or four places of interest in town other than the town itself and mingling with the population. Of course a place you cannot miss dating back to the 1600’s
In Europe I have never seen a compound of castles built by the same dynasty from generation to generation. Europeans tend to adopt and adapt the ancestral home rather than build a semi-detached or fully detached new building. My guide with the translated first name...More
