Gondar, also spelled Gonder (Amharic: ጎንደር, Gonder[a] or Gondär; [b] formerly ጐንደር, Gʷandar or Gʷender), is a city and woreda in Ethiopia. Located in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, …

Apr 9, 2023 · Around the year 1636, the Emperor Fasilädäs settled at Gondar. Over the rest of his reign, Fasiladas constructed several churches, palaces, bridges in Gondar, creating the largest …

Gonder was the capital of Ethiopia from 1632 to 1855, and it has the remains of castles and palaces constructed by a series of emperors from Fasilides (reigned 1632–67) to Iyasu II (1730–55). The …

Jul 29, 2025 · Explore Gondar, Ethiopia’s royal castles, ancient churches, and scenic views with this guide to the top 8 must-see attractions.

The former epicenter of the Ethiopian empire during the 17th and 18th centuries, the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar is adorned with medieval architectural masterpieces surrounded with gorgeous …

Gondar is a major tourist and business hub in North-West Ethiopia. Among many tourist attraction sites of Gondar, Fasiledes Castles within the city and the Semen National Park, located 120 Km to the …

Jan 30, 2026 · Learn about all the Gondar (Gonder) in Ethiopia intriguing facts, ideal times to visit, locations to visit, must-do adventure activities, and top things to do.

Dec 9, 2019 · Gondar (also spelled Gonder) is a royal and ancient historical city of Ethiopia. The walled city of Fasil Ghebbi in Gondar is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is part of the famous …

Dubbed the "Camelot of Africa," the city of Gondar was the capital of Ethiopia from 1636 until the mid-19th century. The city combines a modern feel with an architectural sensibility that harks back to the …

Gondar is the former capital of the emperors of Ethiopia and remains a regional center to this day. Around 1635, Emperor Fasiladas (reign 1632-67) began construction on a castle in the Gondar …