This small town, founded back in the 12th C in the middle of the Lasta mountain chains, has been proposed as the 8th wonder of the world by the UNESCO, mainly because of its 11 rock hewn churches. The churches were constructed by King Lalibela – a sign of great architecture since the 12th.. Cave and semi-rock-hewn churches are other attractions found in Lalibela.
This small town, founded back in the 12th C in the middle of the Lasta mountain chains, has been proposed as the 8th wonder of the world by the UNESCO, mainly because of its 11 rock hewn churches. The churches were constructed by King Lalibela – a sign of great architecture since the 12th.. Cave and semi-rock-hewn churches are other attractions found in Lalibela.