Churches of Lalibela

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“Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela” UNESCO.org
“Tracing angels' footsteps in ancient Ethiopia” MSNBC.com / Reuters
“Dawn of Ethiopia's new millennium” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
“Where time stands still” canada.com / The Montreal Gazette
“Must-see history-making sights” msnbc.msn.com / Forbes
“Into Ethiopian Air” Washington Post (free registration required)
“Rocks of ages” Sydney Morning Herald
“Ethiopia: a new view from a 4x4” Telegraph Group Limited (free registration required)
“Expect the unexpected” Telegraph Group Limited (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 1 of 2 attractions in Lalibela
Traveler Description: A labyrinth of tunnels with grottoes and galleries connects 11 impressive churches built under King Lalibela out of red volcanic rock.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Religious site
Address: Lalibela
Ethiopia

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“Highlight of the trip”
5 of 5 stars
Janeyjane43
dublin
Apr 25, 2008

Just back from a trip to Ethiopia which included three nights in Lalibela. We stayed in the Jersualem Guest House and loved it. Big rooms with a lovely balcony. It was clean and the restaurant had the best salads we came across - lentil salad or mixed salad can be personally recommended... We had a great guide - Fikru Giorgis... more

“Lalibela Churches a Must”
5 of 5 stars
peterannelies
The Hague
Sep 2, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

As part of a Yemgeta Tour we recently spent 2 days in Lalibela. What can anyone say about these incredible 900 year old churches carved out of the mountain sides? Stupendous. Indeed should be added to the world's list of wonders. We stayed at the Roha Hotel - part of Ghion chain - friendly staff, comfortable, safe, very good value,... more

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