The former imperial city of Gondar
The city of Gondar, north of Lake Tana, was once the prestigious capital of Ethiopia, founded by King Fasilides around 1635. Before his reign, the emperors of Ethiopia had no … Continue reading
June 2, 2012 · Leave a comment
The mystic islands of Lake Tana
Lake Tana, the source of the Blue Nile, is also an important centre for the Ethiopian Christian Orthodox, going as far back as the 17th century when Abyssinia (Northern Ethiopia … Continue reading
May 31, 2012 · Leave a comment
Bahir Dar and the Blue Nile falls
Bahir Dar is a pleasant town on Lake Tana, the largest lake in northern Ethiopia. It is also the regional capital of the Amhara region, but it is most famous … Continue reading
May 30, 2012 · Leave a comment
Salambo in Addis 