Gondar, also spelled Gonder (Amharic: ጎንደር, Gonder[a] or Gondär; [b] formerly ጐንደር, Gʷandar or Gʷender), is a city and woreda in Ethiopia. Located in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, …

Gonder is a historic city in the north of Ethiopia. Home to crumbling castles and beautiful churches, Gonder is one of the most popular travel destinations in Ethiopia.

Gonder was the capital of Ethiopia from 1632 to 1855, and it has the remains of castles and palaces constructed by a series of emperors from Fasilides (reigned 1632–67) to Iyasu II (1730–55).

Lodge du chateau based in Gonder offering accommodations and special tours and experience in the surrounding of Gonder.

Jan 30, 2026 · Learn about all the Gondar (Gonder) in Ethiopia intriguing facts, ideal times to visit, locations to visit, must-do adventure activities, and top things to do.

Apr 9, 2023 · Perched on the mountains of northern Ethiopia, the city of Gondar is one of Africa's best known historic capitals. For nearly three centuries, Gondar served as the political and cultural center …

Gondar is a historic royal city of Ethiopia, in the northern Amhara region. It was the home of many emperors and princesses who ruled the country from the 12th century to the last decade of the 20th …

Jan 17, 2023 · Why Visit Gonder & Simien Mountains National Park? First up, Gonder. This small city is often referred to as the Camelot of Africa due to the amazing collection of crumbling castles, …

Gonder was the third capital city of Ethiopia, as evidenced by the crumbling castle ruins that once housed the emperors, kings, and queens of this land. These ruins are now a UNESCO World …

Gondar is a traditional starting point for excursions into the most popular trekking region in Ethiopia, the Simien Mountains.