Explore the wonders of Gondar

Guzara
The impressive albeit ruined, the castle of Guzara was built on a once strategic hill, 5 kilometers south of the small town of Enfraz, in the district of Gondar-Zuriya, not far from the north-eastern shores of Lake Tana, Measuring 18 m by 12 meters, its stands in the center of what was once a royal walled compound of some significance. Its inception is frequently attributed to King Sertse
Dengel, round 1570.

Most probably, the present building, very similar to the early castles of Gondar ( in its rectangular plan, four supporting turrets with egg-shaped tops, arched windows, and doors), was built over a former defensive royal structure during the reign of either Susneyos or his son Fasiledes, in the first half of the 17th century.

The name “GUZARA” is absent from the missionary documentation, which refers to the place as “Coga” or “Nova Gubae”.

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Guzara

The imposing albeit ruined, castle of Guzara was built on a once strategic hill, 5 kilometer south of the small town of Emfraz, in the district of Gondar-Zuriya, not far from the north-eastern shores of Lake Tana. Measuring 18 m by 12 meter, it’s stands in the center of what was once a royal walled compound of some significance. Its inception is frequently attributed to king Sarsa Dengel, round 1570.

Most probably, the present building, very similar to the early castles of Gondar ( in its rectangular plan, four supporting turrets with egg-shaped tops, arched windows and doors), was built over a former defensive royal structure during the reign of either Susneyos or his son Fasiladas, in the first half of the 17th century.

The name “GUZARA” is totally absent from the missionary documentation, which refers to the place as “Coga” or “Nova Gubae”.

Debre Birhan Selassie (Trinity and mountain light)

Debre Birhan Selassie was built by Emperor Eyasu 2en (Birhan Seged), round the 17 century. When the Mahdist Dervishes of the Sudan sacked the city of Gondar in 1888, they burned down every church in the city except Debre Birhan Selassie. According to the local legend, when the Mahdist soldiers approached on the church, a swarm of bees descended on the compound of the church and kept the soldiers back, and the Archangel Michael himself stood before the large wooden gates with a flaming sword drawn.

Wolleka or Bête Israel or Ethiopian Jews

Wolleka is a village in Ethiopia, near Gondar, with a latitude and longitude of 12 to 38 N 37 to 29 E. Wolleka is the main center of the Bête Israel-Ethiopian Jews. Although its population has declined, it is still known for its synagogue and for pottery.

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Ancient historical site of the northern Ethiopia

The route guide you to the ancient historical sites of northern Ethiopia, Starting off from Addis Ababa, we drive to
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