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LALIBELA
alibela founded in the late 12th century is a connect the Churches some of which are adorned
small northern town nestled on the top of a with beautiful wall murals. In addition to viewing
Lmountain with stunning views of the surrounding these churches, there is also exhilarating trekking in
landscape. The town is world renowned for being home the mountains and hills and as well as exploration of
to eleven incredible rock hewn medieval monolithic other ancient stone churches and monasteries.
churches, each one carved and excavated entirely out
of stone below ground level! Lalibela is considered one King Lalibela commissioned the building of these
the most sacred religious tourism sites of the world and churches, with a vision to create a New Jerusalem and
a UNESCO World Heritage Site; considered the 8th attract pilgrims. Legend has it that Angels assisted
Wonder of the World. Visiting Lalibela is truly a Biblical stonemasons by continuing their work at night. King
experience with numerous religious processions, festivals Lalibela abdicated the throne to become a religious
and celebrations; colourful sights and sounds of priests, hermit and he is regarded today as one of Ethiopia’s
pilgrims and hermits. Narrow tunnels and walkways greatest saints.
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