Description

Founded in 1636 as the capital, Gondar is the site of numerous castle-like palaces dating from the 17th and 18th century and is sometimes nicknamed “The Camelot of Africa”. The emperors used ti reign from an area of the town called Fasil Ghebbi (the Royal Enclosure). Within this sector lie the most famous and impressive ruins of the city including Fasilides Castle built by the founding emperor. Also, not far from the city stands Fasilides Bath where a fascinating annual celebration known as Timket blesses the site and opens the baths for bathing.