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Things to see in Ethiopia: Lalibela

Located in northern Ethiopia at 2,600 metres above sea level, this town is one of the holiest sites in the country, and a centre of pilgrimage for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. It is famed for its 13 churches, which date from the 12th and 13th centuries, and are hewn from the area's characteristic pink granite. The entire city has a unique architectural style and many buildings are decorated with well-preserved paintings. Lalibela is considered by many to be one of the unofficial wonders of the world.

Other things to see in Ethiopia

  • Awash National Park

    Lalibela - Awash National Park

    Within a day's drive of the capital, this park consists of dry acacia scrub and savannah in the

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  • Bale Mountains

    Lalibela - Bale Mountains

    These mountains form an area of high altitude plateau broken by numerous spectacular volcanic

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  • Gondar

    Lalibela - Gondar

    Between 1632 and 1855, this was Ethiopia's capital, and it remains one of the country's richest

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  • Lake Langano

    Lalibela - Lake Langano

    The area around this naturally red freshwater lake is rich in wildlife - ibex, monkey, baboon and

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  • Lalibela

    Lalibela - Lalibela

    Located in northern Ethiopia at 2,600 metres above sea level, this town is one of the holiest

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  • Simien Mountains

    Lalibela - Simien Mountains

    This rugged mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies in northern Ethiopia, north-east

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Places to stay in Ethiopia

Bale Mountains

Dinsho Lodge [Mid]

Lalibela - Bale Mountains - Dinsho Lodge [Mid]

A simple but clean self-catering lodge, with a nearby campsite, surrounded by juniper trees. More

Gondar

Goha Hotel [Mid]

Lalibela - Gondar - Goha Hotel [Mid]

The Goha Hotel stands at the crest of a hill with a commanding view of the city of Gondar with its More

Lake Langano

Sabana Lodge [Mid]

Lalibela - Lake Langano - Sabana Lodge [Mid]

A collection of around 25 attractive, cliff-top bungalows with beautiful views across the lake. More

Lalibela

Mountain View Hotel [Mid]

Lalibela - Lalibela - Mountain View Hotel [Mid]

Located on the edge of the Lasta Mountains, this 30-room hotel has magnificent panoramas. More

Simien Mountains

Simien Lodge [Mid]

Lalibela - Simien Mountains - Simien Lodge [Mid]

This lodge is situated within the national park and sympathetically constructed in traditional More

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