Gondar, Ethiopia For 200 years Gondar was the capital of a vast kingdom, whose current remains consist of a fortified complex made up of six buildings. EasyVoyage ©
Gondar, located 250 miles north of Addis-Ababa, was Ethiopia's capital between 1632 and 1855. Important place for culture and learning, the city has kept many vestiges from its imperial past. You will explore the Fasilidas baths, a place where believers are baptised; Selassie church and its outstanding frescos; ruins of castles and palaces with astonishing architecture, blend of European and local influences.