Kuskuam Palace
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Palace and church ruins built in the 18th century by Empress Mentewab on the hillside northwest of the city, overlooking Gondar.
Kuskuam was built in the 1730s by Empress Mentewab, who served as regent. The complex includes a palace, a banquet hall and the Kuskuam Mary Church. The palace's outer walls are decorated with cross and animal reliefs, and the site is part of the Fasil Ghebbi World Heritage site. It lies on a hillside about 3 km northwest of the city, where it is quiet and rarely crowded. The church holds the remains of the empress and several members of the royal family. Visitors can reach it by tuk-tuk, and it's often combined with a visit to Fasilides' Bath. The security situation in Amhara Region is volatile, so check China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the latest safety advisories before you travel.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fasilides' Bath
- Gondar Piazza
- Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
- Wolleka Falasha Village
- Kossoye Viewpoint