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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Learn about 17th century castles
Gonder is famous for the excellent preservation of its 17th century castles. Visit the Fasill Ghebbi, a walled compound that dominates the city centre, its high enclosure walls containing six castles and a myriad of tunnels and raised walkways.![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.![Enjoy food and music at Four Sisters](/media/cache/driver/upload/mirror/dhruv-wildfrontierstravel-com/31860f70_dreamstimem140380713.jpeg)