The remote Lalibela in north Ethiopia is justly famous for it's 13th century rock-hewn churches filled with fascinating naif religious paintings. If these wonders of architecture and engineering aren't enough reward for the arduous journey getting here, they are surrounded by a spectacular landscape dotted with traditional adobe villages of the gentle and welcoming Amhara people. Although not easily accessible this is an essential stop on any tour of this diverse country, the churches one of the most remarkable examples of ancient african culture.
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