The city of Gondar was founded in 1632 by Emperor Fasilidas, the city served as the imperial capital for 250 years. Gondar is best known for its 17th century castles and palaces, often described as the Camelot of Africa. More than 44 churches located in Gondar. Most of them were destroyed in 1888, during an attack by Muslims from Sudan, but a miracle of miracle the greatest pearl was saved: Debre Berhan Selassie, the church of the Enlightened Trinity. Inside, the colorful ceiling full of faces immediately draws the attention. The large, almond- shape eyes do not let you go. The painting painted in Eighteenth Century by master painter Abba Haile Meskel. Most beam out eternity, devotion and humility. Some show sensuality, melt your heart or convey a warning from above. Colorful paintings have been hung on the walls; the painter prepared all the colors from plants and painted them on cotton that was fixed onto the walls.