Gonder in Amhara
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Gondar

Gondar or Gonder is a city and separate woreda in Ethiopia, which was once the old imperial capital and capital of the historic Begemder Province. As a result, the old province of Begemder is sometimes referred to as Gondar. Located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, Gondar is north of Tana Lake on the Lesser Angereb River and southwest of the Simien Mountains.

Located at 12.6, 37.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gondar, Populated places in the Amhara Region, Former national capitals, Populated places established in the 1630s, Woredas of Ethiopia

Wolleka

Wolleka is a village in Ethiopia, near Gondar, with a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:12|38|N|37|29|E||| | |name= }}. The village is located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region. Wolleka is the main centre of the Beta Israel - Ethiopian Jews. Although its population has declined, it is still known for its synagogue and for pottery.

Located at 12.6333, 37.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in the Amhara Region

Fasil Ghebbi

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 Nubian, Arab, and Baroque styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Located at 12.6081, 37.4697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia, Buildings and structures in Gondar

University of Gondar

The University of Gondar, until 2003 known as the Gondar College of Medical Sciences, is the oldest medical school in Ethiopia. Established as the Public Health College in 1954, it is located in Gondar, the former capital of Ethiopia. As of 2010, the university offers about 42 undergraduate and 17 postgraduate programs.

Located at 12.6147, 37.4522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1954, Health in Ethiopia, Universities and colleges in Ethiopia, Gondar, 1954 establishments in Ethiopia

Lesser Angereb

The Lesser Angereb is a river of northern Ethiopia. According to G.W.B. Huntingford, it rises north of Gondar, and flows south east of that city to join the Magech River, which empties into Lake Tana.

Located at 12.5817, 37.4653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lake Tana, Rivers of Ethiopia

Dawit's Hall

Dawit's Hall is one of the principal structures that stood in the Fasil Ghebbi, or the Royal Enclosure, which contains the Imperial palaces of Ethiopia in Gondar. It is located in the northern part of the Royal Enclosure adjacent to the building attributed to Bakaffa and the church of Asasame Qeddus Mikael.

Located at 12.6089, 37.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gondar, Palaces in Ethiopia