The Royal Medieval Castles of Africa | Visiting Gondar Ethiopia

The Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Hindu, Arab, and Baroque characteristics. . . . #Ethiopia #gondar #gondarfasil #fasildes #gondarcastle #castle #travelafrica #travelethiopia #seeafrica #visitafrica #love #photography #photographytour #castle #mamaru #mamaruendris #mamaruethiopiantours #amhara | Mamaru

@maritaethio - This is a traditional Ethiopian Gonder dance (eskista)and outfit. Gondar, a historic city in the northern part of Ethiopia, is celebrated for its Fasil Ghebbi, a fortress-palace enclosure that was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Its centerpiece is the grand castle built by Emperor Fasilides in the 17th century, which is a unique fusion of Portuguese, Indian, and indigenous architectural influences. Nearby, the Debre Berhan Selassie church is famed for its intricate wall paintings

Timket/ Gondar