Lalibela town is the ancient Capital of Ethiopia. It is well known for its unique rock hewen monolothic, semi-monolothic and cave Churches carved from single stone.
After surprise visit, tourists call the town as African Petra, The new Jerusalem, The eight wonder of the world etc.
Visit us then you will believe it, until that see the pictures on the top.
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About Lalibela town
Transportation
Lalibela town has an airport that making the town accessible to global tourists. Any one who wants to visit Lalibela town also has the option to use land transport systems. You can reach Lalibela either from Addis Ababa, Bahirdar, Gondar, Mekele or Aksum by Bus or Land Cruiser or other car.
Christian pligrim
Lalibela town is well known as the home of Christian pligrims. Thousands of pligrims arive every year to celebrate Christmas, Epiphany and Easter from every corner of Ethiopia and across the world.
Landscapes
Lalibela town is surrounded by mountains which have a beautiful attractions for visitors. Mount Asheten and its monastry St. Marry, Abune Yoseph and its surrounding mounts, Mekina Medihanialem and its mountains, and Yimrehane Kirstos Church and surrounding landscapes are a wonderfull places to please visitors. Nakutoleab Cave Church and its surrounding mounts are also amazing place. See pictures below.
Video about Lalibela Churches
Lalibela town is in the middle of all North and Central Ethiopia tourist attractions such as, Bahirdar and Gonder, Aksum, Mekelie and Addis Ababa.
Lalibela situated to the North 642 kms from Addis Ababa, to the East 529 kms from Bahr Dar, to the south 529 kms from Aksum, to Northwest 283 kms from Dessie and 120 kms from Woldiya.
Tourist Guide (Recomended)
It is advisable to hire a tourist guide while visiting Lalibela town. You can get usefull information and save your time. Price wise it is too cheap compare to other guide service providers in the world. Guaranteed.
Food and Drink
Lalibela town and its surrounding environ have been known for honey product. Here in Lalibela you will test the true honey wine, locally called Teji. The Ethiopian traditional dish is also delicious. Go for it. We are sure you will enjoy both the tradional dish and drink.
Entertainment
Here in Lalibela town you can find a places to entertain your self with Ethiopian Cultural music including YeSora Iskista (the well known traditional shoulder dance).
