Gondar Tourist Guide (Ethiopia)

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Gondar (ጎንደር) is the sixth largest city in Ethiopia situated some 140 km north-west of Dabra-Tābor and 550 km from the capital. This the large city has a population of 154,000 people. People mostly visit Gondar to see its archaeological sites and castles.

The nearest airport Gondar (IATA: GDQ) is about 20 km away.

Best things to see in Gondar

1. Bath of Fasiledes

Bath of Fasiledes is a tourist attraction, one of the Archaeological sites in Gondar, Ethiopia. It is located: 343 km from Bahir Dar, 720 km from Macalle, 830 km from Al Qadarif.

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2. Fasil Ghebbi

Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress-enclosure located in Gondar, Ethiopia. It served as the home of Ethiopia's emperors in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Nubian, Arab, and Baroque styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

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Have you seen everything in Gondar already? Let's have a look on the surroundings. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:

To understand Gondar better you can also take a look at the gallery.

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