Fasil Ghebbi

Amazing and affordable experience. Gonder is very safe and protected by the government in 2024 (we went in March) and saw other tourists as well. So just fly to here from Addis even though it’s annoying, because the bus routes are blocked.

The castles were incredible and has very big historical and cultural value. We didn’t want a tour guide but they insisted that we gave an additional 400 birr and asked if he could just give us quick information and leave us so we could observe it by ourselves (because we prefer to do research beforehand on the sights and then explore by ourselves). But really it was perfect. The guide was very informative and gave us a quick 15 min lecture about the place and the names of the castles in the compound. It was just right:)

The ticket also included Fassilidas bath a 15-20 min walk from the sight. Please don’t be like 99% of tourists who gets driven in a big car with air conditioning from sight to sight. WALK AND EXPLORE THE CITY AND DRINK LOCAL COFEE ON THE WAY. Gonder is definitely a place worth visiting! Don’t believe what they say in Addis about safety🙉💗😍

In the sexteenth and seventeenth centuries, the fortress city of Gontar-Use Royal Enclosure served as the residence of the Ethiopsian emperor, Fasilides, who moved his capital bere in 1636 AD. By the late 1640s he had built a great castle here, the recently restored Fasilädes Palace. With its huge towers and looming battlement walls, it seems as if a piece of medieval Europe has been transported to Ethiopia

Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, the palace, surrounded by an impressive 900-m (2,963-ft) wall, stands in a compound filled with juniper and wild olive trees, amid Enqulal Gemb, or Egg Castle, named after its domed roof, the royal archive. mary impressive churches and monastaries and a stable. These exemplify arcfitecture that is marked by both Hindu and Arab influences, subsequeritly transformed by the Baroque style that the Jesuit missionaries brought to Gondar, and have earned the city the nickname The Ethiopian Camelot.

Beyond the city to the north-west, by the Qaha River, are the Fasilades Bathe. A nawo-storeyed, rustic battlement sits on the steps leading to a rectangular pool, while the bathing pavilion stands on pier atches and contains several rooms that may be reached via a stone linidge, part of which could be raised for defence in times of battle.

The impressive fortress city was the centre of the Ethiopian government in the 19th century. There are about twenty palaces, royal buildings, well renovated churches, monasteries and unique official and private buildings. Really enjoyed a good walk round the compound appreciating the historical, imperial and religious architecture

It’s definitely worth going there it is one of the historical places to visit in Ethiopia and my advice is that you should have a tour guide and also if you want to take some beautiful pictures then either you should go early morning or late in the afternoon to have the right angle of sunlight

There is the entry fee but well worth spending it and also you can use the ticket to visit Fasilides bath if you visit it on the same day.

It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, it served as the Palace for Ethiopian emperors. The first Castle was built by Emperor Fasilides in the late 1630s.

The compound is more than 70000 sq. It includes the Castles of Emperor Fasilides, Empress Mentewab Castle, Emperor Bakaffa's Castle, Dawit III’s Hall, Emperor Iyasu Palace, the Royal Library,  banquet hall, and Royal archive and Lion Cages.

We had a great time in fasil ghebbi place, with a very nice tour guide (I recommend having one if you're not Ethiopian), the history of each one of the six castles is wonderful so as the history of gondar ❤
It's close to the four sisters restaurant 10 mins walk, and it was a great visiting both at the same day❤

If you have the chance to Visit Fasil Kingdoms which is in Gonder City near to Bahir Dar
You definitely visit it and have a guide with you to explain for you all the historical information about this amazing place.

Wonderful experience. Get a guide so you will know the history and support the locals.

Ethiopia is the only place in castles and the Fasil Ghebbi castles was built by Emperor Fasilides in the 17th century. Known as the Camelot of Africa the castles are an architectural gem in Gondar, northern Ethiopia. A good time to visit is mid-January for the Timket Festival where Gondar is the epicentre for national celebrations.

Gon eder, means stay by my side. It tells the relationship of giants with the humans. Open your eyes and observe the structures. Then you will realize it was build by giants.

As a tour guide, highly recommended place to visit. Large and beautiful castles.

Had a great time here make sure you make use of the local guides at front gate to give you a full history of the place.

Lovely place to see the celemoney of timket in January 19-21 it is colorful celebration

Fasil Ghebbi, is a group of palaces that was built in the seventeenth century by Emperor Fasilides ( Emperor of Eithiopia) and was the the home for him. It is located in a seven hectares. In addition to Emperor palace, also includes palace for his son, horses stable, traditional bathroom for showing in which they uses cow's horns for hanging the clothes and uses special stones to bring a warm water fo bathing. Also there is lions cage. It's amazing place to visit in Gondor.

Fasil Palace so amazing place for to visit
The Camelot city of Africa

Amazing architectural design with all these meanings - looks like nothing is not designed without any meaning/purposes. Must be seen….

Beautiful historic ruins; recommend getting a tour guide to learn more since there’s very few signs explaining each castle. Kids under 10 are free.

Nice place to go vacation you have to see it.

World-class modern resort situated in a scenic location overlooking the valley and city. Hotel and rooms all feel brand-new. Would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful grounds, great government-run tour guides, easy to do in 1h or so

Beautiful palace, great place to visit while in Gondar