East Africa
Ethiopia
Amhara

Welek’a

Welek’a is a locality in , and has an elevation of 2,185 metres. Welek’a is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fasil Ghebbi and Dawit’s Hall.

Park
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
The is a fortress located in , , . It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. is situated 3 km southwest of Welek’a.

Ruins
The Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in , , . It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. is situated 3 km southwest of Welek’a.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wolleka and Gondar.

Village
Photo: Baronnet, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a village in , near , with a latitude and longitude of. The village is located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the .

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a historic royal city of , in the Amhara region. It was the home of many emperors and princesses who ruled the country from the 12th century to the last decade of the 20th century, including Suseneos, Fasiledes, Empress Mentwab, Iyasu I, Tewodros II and Empress Taitu.

Welek’a

Latitude
12.63333° or 12° 38′ north
Longitude
37.48333° or 37° 29′ east
Elevation
2,185 metres (7,169 feet)
Open location code
7G4VJFMM+88
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1150901830
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
326388
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