Gondar is a real city made out of royalty and blood and its history covers hundreds of years starting as early as the 12th century. Gondar was the seat of government for the Solomonic Dynasty throughout the 16th -18th century.
It's a waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. You can see rainbow formed by water vapor if you catch up with the sunny days. Overall it's spectacular and beautiful.
Blue Nile Falls
This Royal Enclosure is the remains of a fortress-city in Gondar, Ethiopia. Interesting place with very nice castles, there are 6 palaces in this compound.
Fasil Ghebbi
It is located south of Gondar on the north shore of Lake Tana. It served as Ethiopia’s capital for a short time and it still has some relics from that era.
Gorgora
It's a historical place and it was an actual Jewish village. The traditional Falasha area lies on the central Ethiopian plateau, located north of Gonder town, reaching up to the Tekeze River.
Falasha Village
This ancient Ethiopian Christian place of worship is known for its colorful, religious art. The original church was built by Emperor Eyasu II, located in the heart of Gondar.
Debre Birhan Selassie Church
Simien Mountain Treks
Hiking the Simien Mountains is a world-class experience which offers stunning views of awe-inspiring jagged peaks and sharp precipices. The place is just magnificent, with astonishing views.
Also known as Fasil or Basilide,it is separated from the castle and once there, do not miss Fasilides Bath.
Fasilides Castle
It's a Museum in Gonder and it also served as a retreat for Haile Selassie, a residence for Italian generals. You will see Haile Selassie’s furniture and objects at the palace.
Ras Gimb
There used to be a fine church here, but that was destroyed by the Dervishes and the rebuilt sanctuary is uninspiring. The complex lies in the hills 4km northwest of town.
Kuskuam Church
It's originally the city’s weekly market. You will get to see traditional cloth vendors and the vegetable sellers using the ancient-looking dirt perches in the back.