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Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the fortress-city of Fasil Ghebbi was the residence of the Ethiopian emperor Fasilides...
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in Gonder
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Traveller Description: Among the things you can do in Gonder is: Visit of the Castel Compound of Gondar ( Also Known as Fasil Ghebbi ) give one  full day  for the compound... more »
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Attraction type: Castle
Address: Gondar region Gonder
Ethiopia

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“Nice visit, but don't plan a whole day around it”
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4 of 5 stars
GaryT770
Arlington, Virginia
16 Feb 2007
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Fasil Ghebbi is a nice place to spend an hour or two. The castles really are very interesting, but there's not a heck of a lot in terms of museums or anything else to really use up a lot of time. One tip, there are guides at the castles, so it's better to take a cab to castles and get... more

“pittoresco e affascinante”
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4 of 5 stars
pajoinviaggio
Milan, Italy
23 Oct 2009

Volevo postare un paio di consigli a tutti coloro che vogliono andare a Gondar. L'hotel da scegliere è sicuramente il... more

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Gondar region, Gonder, Ethiopia