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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Eleven monolithic churches found in Lalibela, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
About Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
The eleven Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela are monolithic churches located in the western Ethiopian Highlands near the town of Lalibela, named after the late-12th and early-13th century King Gebre Meskel Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty, who commissioned the massive building project of 11 rock-hewn churches to recreate the holy city of Jerusalem in his own kingdom. The site remains in use by the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Church to this day, and it remains an important place of pilgrimage for Ethiopian Orthodox worshipers. It took 24 years to build all the 11 rock hewn churches.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: June, October – March
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Where is Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela?
Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela is in Ethiopia. The nearest city is Desē, about 119 km away.
When is the best time to visit Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela?
The most comfortable months to visit Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela are June, October – March: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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