Gondar

Things to see in Ethiopia: Gondar

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Between 1632 and 1855, this was Ethiopia's capital, and it remains one of the country's richest areas in terms of history, culture and natural beauty. Standing at around 2,500 metres above sea level, the city has both Islamic and Christian influence in its architecture, particularly the castles and palaces in the Royal Enclosure. These were built over a 236-year period by various rulers, the most famous of whom were the Emperor Fasilides and Empress Mentewab. The city is a centre of religious importance for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and contains 44 churches.

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