Small town of Lalibela is a religious and pilgrimage center in Ethiopia . It is famous for its ancient rock - cut churches built 1000 years ago . It attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year . Lalibela has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 .
Small town of Lalibela is a religious and pilgrimage center in Ethiopia . Lalibela is famous for its 11 rock-hewn churches built 900 years ago . It attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year . Lalibela has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 .