Susenyos’ Old Palace

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Emperor Susenyos (r 1607–32) built his palace, known by locals as Susenyos Ghimb, on a peninsula (called Old Gorgora) 10km west of town. It can be reached in an hour by boat. Compared with Gonder, it’s a shambles but historical architecture buffs should make the trip.

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