There are not many places in the world where you can wonder around 400 yo castles and be the only tourist. The main castle has been nicely restored and some of the others are still in good condition. Really worth a visit. Current cost is 100 b entry (about $6) and somewhere between 100-150 b for a guide (official guides... More

Gondar the imperial capital of Ethiopia is a must see. The castles take you back to the medievil times of Ethiopia. A university town, it has alot to offer. The Gondar hotel is a must stay, giving you a panoramic view of the city. The King's pool is impressive. The Black Jew pottery is a must buy. Take in the... More

Gorgeous grounds, beautiful buildings, interesting stories about each. More

Similar to other reviews, I did enjoy the grounds. It was quiet and peaceful. I agree that it would be a nice place to bring a lunch, sit under a tree and enjoy the scene. We did not use a guide but felt that our guide book provided enough information to get the feel of the place and understand the... More

Highly recommend using a guide. Ours was very informative, UNESCO registered. We negotiated a group price. 100 birr entry for each of us + 150 birr for the guide. Finished the tour with a fabulous coffee ceremony, opposite the ticket office. Place had a calm and welcoming feel. The castle was developed over several centuries, thus captures different architectural styles... More

Fasil Ghebbi is a nice place to spend an hour or two. The castles really are very interesting, but there's not a heck of a lot in terms of museums or anything else to really use up a lot of time. One tip, there are guides at the castles, so it's better to take a cab to castles and get... More