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Introducing Gonder
Friends may not believe that beneath the shadows of 17th-century African castles you slipped into a classic Italian Art Deco café for a macchiato. But savouring the surreal experience is what’s important. Laden with classical centuries-old stone castles and palaces, it’s easy to see how Gonder rightfully earned the moniker ‘Africa’s Camelot’. It’s a great place to spend a few days, and makes a convenient base from which to leap into the Simien Mountains.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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