Introducing Lalibela
An ancient world, including 11 magnificent, medieval, rock-hewn churches, dimly lit passageways, hidden crypts and grottoes, was carved into the red volcanic rock underlying this remote Ethiopian town almost a millennia ago by the Zagwe dynasty. Today that world remains, frozen in stone.
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Lalibela, a World Heritage site, undoubtedly ranks among the greatest religious-historical sites in the Christian world.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: Things to do around Addis Abeba
by Tella_t 19 May 2012
Book with Ethiopian Airlines and fly to those places if you don't want to spend the time with local transport. I would recommend spending…
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RE: Lalibela to addis via Dese not gonder/Bahir?
by BigBri 20 May 2009
Did you manage to get a copy of the new Bradt Guide yet? It has details for Lalibela to Addis via Woldia and Dessie. It will take about…
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Lalibela to Bahir Dar by bus
by waikatopaul 10 January 2009
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to go directly by bus from Lalibela to Bahir Dar, or will I need to change at Gashema or somewhere?…
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