Bath of Fasilides Travel Guide: Top Sights in Ethiopia, Tours &

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Bath of Fasilides- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Ethiopia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Bath of Fasilides in Gondar, Ethiopia, is a historic structure traditionally linked to Emperor Fasilides or his son Iyasu I. Enclosed within a compound where centuries-old badian tree roots intertwine with the stone walls, the site features a large sunken pool, a central tower, and a bridge used when the bath is filled. Though its original purpose remains uncertain, it plays a central role in the annual Timkat festival on January 19, when it is filled with water for a ceremony reenacting Christ's baptism. This event draws pilgrims from across Ethiopia, highlighting the site's enduring cultural and religious significance.

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Reviews of Fasilides' Bath

Nadine A

4
Reviewed: 2024-12-31

A must visit place in Gonder. Well preserved. Better be visited during the baptism festival in January.
Zeliha Günes

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-03

Great experience with no tourists at all! So you have it all to yourself. You get a ticket both to this place and Fassil Ghebil. Gonder is a must see in Ethiopia with amazing people with great hospitality! It is also safe to be in if you just fly to Gonder from other cities
dan 7

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-31

A must-visit historical site! Rich heritage, hosts religious festivals like 'Timket'. Truly remarkable!
CK Cheong

4
Reviewed: 2023-07-09

Fasilides' Bath's is an important cultural and historic monument during the Ethiopian festival of Timket when pilgrims from across the country arrive to take part and witness the festivities. Timkat is celebrated on the 19th January every year when the bath is filled to replicate Christ’s baptism in the River Jordan. Should be an interesting experience to participate this festival
David Kelertas

5
Reviewed: 2020-02-18

Nice trees and historic feel especially with not many people there. Pity about recent timkat festival deaths when this temporary seating collapsed a few weeks after we visited. So sad