Do you know the beautiful Gondar Palace?

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Gondar Fasiledes Palace.

Gondar Fasiledes palace is the remains of a fortress-city in Gondar, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides (Fasil) and was the home of Ethiopia’s emperors. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Nubian styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Ghebbi is an Amharic word for a compound or enclosure.

The complex of buildings includes Fasilides’ castle, Iyasu I’s palace, Dawit III’s Hall, a banqueting hall, stables, Empress Mentewab’s castle, a chancellery, library and three churches: Asasame Qeddus Mikael, Elfign Giyorgis and Gemjabet Mariyam.

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Hi @Ethiopics thanks for sharing the post of Gondar Palace from Ethiopia.

Can you write a little bit more about this place such as:

Do you live near this place or just go there fro travel ?

What are other famous places near this palace ?

Is this palace famous among tourists ?

Is there any entry fee to visit palace?

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Yes!! great

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Hi@Ethiopics

Thanks for sharing.

Best.