Fasil Ghebbi, Ethiopia - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar, Ethiopia

Weather: Partly cloudy, 52/75F.

Route: From Aksum 350 km SSE on B30.

Significance: Fasil Ghebbi was a fortress and head of government for the Ethiopian Emperor in the 17th century. It is in the city of Gondar. The fortress has architectural elements from many cultures including European Baroque, Hindu, Nubian and Hindu influences.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Fasil Ghebbi is on the outskirts of Gondar (from whc.unesco.org)

The inner courtyard of the fortress (from whc.unesco.org)