In the heart of Gondar lies Fasil's Palace and the Royal Enclosure, 6 fortified castles surrounded by turretted walls and a series of smaller outbuildings including a lion's cage - in use since the 1700's
Main Streen - Gondar, Ethiopia
The Royal Archive




The Royal Archive
Fasilida's Palace - 1640








Fasilida's Palace - Royal Balcony
Fasilida's Palace - Royal Prison



Fasilida's Palace - Stone Water Cistern


The Hidden Steps of Isayu's Palace
Isayu's Palace
A Small Castle - Built to test the building materials and styles
Isayu's Palace


Donna - Hanging with some Ethiopian Students






The Lion Cage - Room for 10 Lions plus cubs
Yohannis' Palace

A Cow's Horn coat hook - set into the stone wall
The Royal Sauna
A Queen's Palace
Bukafa's Banquet Hall - 1700's


