Meskel Square
Meskel Square is a square in Amhara, Ethiopia. Meskel Square is situated nearby to Mentewab’s Castle, as well as near the movie theater Gonder cinema.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fasil Ghebbi and Dawit’s Hall.
Fasil Ghebbi
Park
The Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Fasil Ghebbi is situated 230 metres south of Meskel Square.
Dawit’s Hall
Ruins
The Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Dawit’s Hall is situated 180 metres south of Meskel Square.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gondar and Wolleka.
Gondar
Gondar is a historic royal city of Ethiopia, in the northern 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.
Wolleka
Village
Photo: Baronnet, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Wolleka is a village in Ethiopia, near Gondar, with a latitude and longitude of. The village is located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region. Wolleka is situated 4 km north of Meskel Square.
Meskel Square
- Type: Square
- Also known as: “መስቀል አደባባይ”
- Category: locality
- Location: Amhara, Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
12.6103° or 12° 36′ 37″ northLongitude
37.47011° or 37° 28′ 12″ eastOpen location code
7G4VJF6C+42OpenStreetMap ID
node 13995467745OpenStreetMap feature
place=square
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In Other Languages
“Meskel Square” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Plaza Meskel”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mentewab’s Castle and Gonder cinema.
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