Gondar
Established in 1632, Gondar served as the capital of the
vast empire for almost two centuries. The crenellated castles
built during the Gonderine period make it a town of fairy-tale
castles. Just as King Lalibela chose to build a cluster
of rock-hewn churches, King Fasilides set about creating
crenellated castles. He had built the largest and his successors
carried on his work. In its churches Gondar’s works
of art focus mostly on religious themes. Also, Debre Birhan
Selassie is a sight to be seen; maybe the finest of the
Gondarine churches stands on elevated ground with its gorgeous
artwork and special ceiling design & its eyes.
