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Debre Berhan Selassie Church

320 Reviews

#2 of 8 things to do in Gonder

Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals

Gondar, Ethiopia, Gonder, Ethiopia

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“Stunning”

I was moved by this place. There's something magical about it, and irrespective of your religious... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Andersons103

Kinver, West Midlands, UK

via mobile

“Beautiful artwork”

Not sure what to expect, this 17th century Orthodox Church is amazing! Being able to hear about the... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

James H

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4.5 320 reviews

Excellent63%
Very good30%
Average5%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“wall paintings”(10 reviews)

“worth a visit”(12 reviews)

“beautiful ceiling”(3 reviews)

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Gondar, Ethiopia, Gonder, Ethiopia

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70ava

Beijing, China

357127

Reviewed 1 week ago

Nice surroundings and nice paintings - average compare to other attractions

If you are in Gonder and have time, visit the place especially for its surroundings, Ethiopia is blessed with so many amazing attractions and this church is definitely not among the top 30

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Andersons103

Kinver, West Midlands, UK

5135

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Stunning

I was moved by this place. There's something magical about it, and irrespective of your religious convictions it works as a centuries old visual interpretation of the story of Jesus. It's not surprising Christianity holds on so strongly in Ethiopia, some of the artwork must...More

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James H

5113

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beautiful artwork

Not sure what to expect, this 17th century Orthodox Church is amazing! Being able to hear about the Church, and see the artwork was a terrific experience.

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martine h

Scotland, United Kingdom

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

great painting but poor management

This church is one of the most beautiful church i have visited in Ethiopia. it has got beautiful painting on the cieling and all the wall which dated back to 16th century as the local guide told us. but there is poor management the compound...More

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CB570

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Tourist visit

Unusual thatched rectangular Coptic church of Ethiopia. Need to wear a headscarf as a female. Inside dark damaged imagery (compared with lake Tana monasteries). Church full of deacons chanting and tourists with cameras. If you’ve been to lake Tana monastery then these pictures may be...More

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Michel

France

266

Reviewed 17 August 2018

Beautful paintings

great to see this famous ceiling. Small but beautiful. Part of good tour arranged by hikeinethiopia tours. Combine with the castle and the baths for good day sightseeing.

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ben t

Reviewed 31 July 2018

Nice painting.

this church was really fascinating all the painting are old but well preserve and really attractive if you have time in Gondar worth to visit this church!

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marco d

Reviewed 24 July 2018

well decorated!!

This church is one of the beautiful churche in Ethiopia and has got an old paintings which really cant believe in your eys.i have been visited other churches in Ethiopia but i found it this one is more beautiful one! worth to visit if you...More

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jeffkT2061HW

Adelaide, Australia

19182

Reviewed 23 July 2018 via mobile

Craftmanship

Inside and out are amazing... Why don't we make building's in this standard. Must see ...it's not that far from the city and airport suprisingly...BUT take a guide or tour do not travel in this region aimlessly or do your own touring. NO !

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CCC_wanderlust

Alexandria, Virginia

387369

Reviewed 14 June 2018

Angels on the ceiling

I visited upon the recommendation of the tuktuk driver. i had not heard of this church. When we arrived, it looked closed, but the "office" somehow found someone to open the church for us and show us in and point out some interesting paintings. The...More