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 …

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 …

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

Apr 5, 2010 · 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 …

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 center of political and economic activities of the North Amhara region and it is main city of the North Gondar Zone. The city is classified into 12 administrative sub-cites, which have their own …

6 days ago · Discover 10 must-see attractions in Gondar, Ethiopia’s historic royal city. Explore Fasil Ghebbi, Simien Mountains, and more.

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 …