Wolleka Falasha Village
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Once a village where many Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews) lived, it preserves mud-walled synagogues and pottery traditions.
Wolleka lies about 4 km north of Gondar. Many Beta Israel once lived here, and most of them emigrated to Israel during Operation Moses in the 1980s and Operation Solomon in the 1990s. The village still has mud-walled synagogues and houses painted with the Star of David, and local handmade pottery often features Jewish motifs. It is now a small tourist village, and some souvenir vendors can be quite enthusiastic. Visitors are advised to go with a guide and respect residents' privacy. 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
All day
Nearby sights
- Debre Berhan Selassie Church
- Gondar Piazza
- Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar
- Fasilides' Bath
- Kuskuam Palace
- Kossoye Viewpoint