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Fasil Ghebbi

Gondar region, Gonder, Ethiopia
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Gonder
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Castles
Traveler Description: Among the things you can do in Gonder is: Visit of the Castel Compound of Gondar ( Also Known as Fasil Ghebbi ) give one  full day  for the compound... more »
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Blaine, WA
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Most Americans and Europeans know nothing about the history of Ethiopia. A visit to GONDAR and the complex of royal residences goes a long way to dispelling that ignorance. A good guide is worth the money. Not to be missed if you have the time. More

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Toronto, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

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

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Djibouti, Djibouti
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

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

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

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

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Ithaca, NY
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011
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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

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Kampala, Uganda
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011
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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

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Arlington, Virginia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2007
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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

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Vasanello
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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Berlin
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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Krakow, Poland
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173 reviews 173 reviews
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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