Gonder Tours & Holidays
Gonder Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Up until the beginning of the 17th century Ethiopia had what was is locally referred to as a 'mobile capital'. But in 1632 Fasilidas took the throne and proclaimed Gonder as his capital, where it remained for the next 200 years. As king and emperor Fasilidas not only ushered in a period of relative calm in Abyssinia's turbulent history he also built a stupendous fort at this strategic location - added to by his successors - most of which is still intact. Wandering around the fort's spectacular turreted ...
Up until the beginning of the 17th century Ethiopia had what was is locally referred to as a 'mobile capital'. But in 1632 Fasilidas took the throne and proclaimed Gonder as his capital, where it remained for the next 200 years. As king and emperor Fasilidas not only ushered in a period of relative calm in Abyssinia's turbulent history he also built a stupendous fort at this strategic location - added to by his successors - most of which is still intact. Wandering around the fort's spectacular turreted citadels, vast banqueting halls and bathhouses leaves you in no doubt whatsoever as to the importance of this Christian kingdom 400 years ago.
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Enjoy food and music at Four Sisters
The Four Sister's restuarant, run by four sisters of course, serves up traditional local recipes that have been in their family for generations, so you'll find plenty of heart and some great music to feast to in this atmospheric eatery.![Admire beautiful angel faces](/media/cache/driver/upload/mirror/dhruv-wildfrontierstravel-com/208dc0f8_D973A23EB9B54B1F9191F3729DCB8B9A.jpeg)
Admire beautiful angel faces
Visit the Debre Birhan Selassie Church with its wonderful interior paintings. Admire the ethereal angels’ faces on the ceiling that have become a common motif in Ethiopian design.![Learn about 17th century castles](/media/cache/driver/upload/mirror/dhruv-wildfrontierstravel-com/83f1ae9c_GondarDT.jpeg)