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Gondar
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The former royal city is home to the remains of imperial palaces with their fortifications (the "Fasil Ghebi"), a UNESCO World Heritage site, several churches and monasteries, as well as various colonial buildings from the Italian era. In nearby villages, traces of the Falasha Jewish community can be found, nearly 120,000 of whom emigrated to Israel.
Overview of Gondar
The former royal city is home to the remains of imperial palaces with their fortifications (the "Fasil Ghebi"), a UNESCO World Heritage site, several churches and monasteries, as well as various colonial buildings from the Italian era. In nearby villages, traces of the Falasha Jewish community can be found, nearly 140,000 of whom emigrated to Israel.
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- Population: 207,044 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 192.3 km².
- Altitude: 2,133 m.
- Website: www.ethiovisit.com/gondar/
History of Gondar
What to See and Do in Gondar
- Fasil Ghebi (1979):
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Climate and Weather in Gondar
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