Fasil Ghebbi

Infobox World Heritage Site
WHS = Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region


State Party = ETH
Type = Cultural
Criteria = ii, iii
ID = 19
Region = Africa
Year = 1979
Session = 3rd
Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/19

Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress-enclosure located in Gondar, Ethiopia. It served as the home of Ethiopia's emperors in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Arab, Hindu, and Baroque styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

This complex of buildings includes Fasilides castle, Iyasu's Palace, Dawit's Hall, a banqueting hall, stables, Mentewab's Castle, a chancellery, library and three churches.

External links

* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/19 UNESCO Fact Sheet]
* [http://www.ethiopiatravel.com/Gondar_eng.htm Ethiopia Travel Webpage]