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PALACE OF FASILIDAS (1632-1667)

Monuments to visit
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The massive edifice designed by the founder of the Gondar dynasty dominates ... Read more
 Gondar
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FASILADAS BATHS

Monuments to visit
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This vast, serene pool, dominated by a building, comes alive once a year ... Read more
 Gondar
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FASIL GHEBBI

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Located in the heart of the city, the 7-hectare fortified royal city has ... Read more
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SATURDAY MARKET AND SALT CARAVANS

Markets
Mékélé is a hub for salt from Danakil. If you're hoping to come across a ... Read more
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BACAFFA (1721-1730) AND MENTEWAB PALACES

Monuments to visit
Bacaffa the Merciless was a dark negus of Ethiopia. He built the last ... Read more
 Gondar
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PALACE OF IYASSOU IER (1682-1706)

Monuments to visit
Iyassou the Great is considered the most important ruler of the Gondaran ... Read more
 Gondar
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BUILDINGS OF YOHANNES IER (1667-1682)

Places associated with famous people to visit
Only two buildings remain from the reign of Yohannes I, including the ... Read more
 Gondar
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HOTEL FINFINE ADARASH

Mansion to visit
This building, erected in 1902 in the heart of the city, consists of a ... Read more
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AFRICA HALL

Public buildings to visit
Built in 1961, it features one of the world's largest stained-glass ... Read more
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TOWN HALL

Public buildings to visit
Built in 1965, this building houses a theater as well as the tall clock ... Read more
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CONSTRUCTION MARKET

Markets
Monday is the day of one of Ethiopia's best-known markets, which has given ... Read more
 Bati
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KOMBOLCHA LION

Columns and statues to see
About 10 km before the town, a track leads off to the right at Tchekorti. ... Read more
 Kombolcha
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ABA JIFAR'S PALACE

Monuments to visit
This original building is the work of Aba Jifar, sixth ruler of a powerful ... Read more
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PALAIS DU JUBILE

Monuments to visit
The Jubilee Palace, the last residence of Emperor Haile Selassie, is to ... Read more
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FISH MARKET

Markets
The Awassa fish market, 1 km south of the Lewi Resort, is held every ... Read more
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PALACE OF KING SUSENYOS

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Only a few ruins remain of what was the king's palace during his short ... Read more
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FORMER RESIDENCE OF THE SULTANS OF AWSA

Mansion to visit
Located in Assaïta, it is the former residence of the sultans who ruled ... Read more
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THE FORTRESS OF AFAMBO

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Built in 1943, this fortress offers a panoramic view of the Gamari, Ihita ... Read more
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DAWIT BUILDINGS (1716-1721)

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Among the buildings constructed by Dawit III when he acceded to the throne ... Read more
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TIGRAY MARTYRS MEMORIAL

Monuments to visit
Located on the heights of Mekélé, this monument dedicated to the martyrs ... Read more