“Edifices the like of which-and so many cannot be found anywhere else in the world” Francessco Alvarez.
Lalibela bears the name of the founder of the Rock-hewn churches in the 12th century AD. And the town where these amazing ancient engineering masterpieces are hewn bears the kings name-Lalibela. The town lies surrounded by the Lasta massifs which are more than 3000m.These churches are hewn out from a red volcanic tuff and they have the peculiarity of being hewn into the natural rock from its flat surface. Lalibela town nowadays boast having eleven rock hewn churches in a small area in three groups. A flight and drive from all quadrants of the world get you to visit these pearls.