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Churches of Lalibela


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Lalibela
Traveller Description: Situated in the highlands of northwestern Ethiopia at nearly 9,000 feet above sea level in the Lasta Mountains is perhaps the most spectacular... more »
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Religious site
Address: Lalibela
Ethiopia

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5 of 5 stars
London
2 Dec 2009

I do recommend to visit Lalibela churches and then have a mule trip to the mountain monastery. I would say you need at least two days for this city. I can also recommend a local guide called Abebe Kassie. We really enjoyed our two days spent with him. He is knowledgeble, reliable, helpful and very decent and modest at the... more

24 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is a world-class sight that is unmatched anywhere in the world. These churches carved out of sold rock monoliths centuries ago are said to be the work of angels, and no other explanation makes sense. In essence they are works of sculpture but the size of a building. You can visit them all in a day, but it is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Scarborough
1 Sep 2009

I have just had the most incredible journey to Ethiopia, a wonderful place with so much to offer. The attraction for me was to see the Rock hewn churches of Lalibela and the powerful Lalibela Cross. I stayed at the Mount view hotel (the best views!) and visited all of the 11 churches twice over the 2 day period and... more

25 Apr 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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

2 Sep 2007
2
people 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

dommage...
11 Nov 2009

J'y étais il y a une semaine; site probablement unique au monde, émouvant, étonnant... mais on peut difficilement faire pire... more

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Lalibela, Ethiopia