Years of coverage in the media have left many people under the impression that Ethiopia is merely some arid landscape, but that entire narrative can be overturned in moments with a trip to Gondar, a settlement founded in the 17th Century, which is home to a castle of the same name. The castle was built for King Fasilides, and the town around it went on to become one of Ethiopia’s key agricultural towns. Buying a ticket for entry to the castle entitles you to a second visit, wherein you can see Fasilides’ Bath, a large, ornate ceremonial pool.