Gheralta & Tigrean Rock-Hewn Churches Tour

The awe inspiring and majestic GHERALTAMOUNTAINS contain 30 incredible rock-hewn churches. Abune Yemata Guh issituated on a spectacular cliff edge and to access this church you must bravelyattempt a precarious ledge; this small church is adorned with exquisite andancient artwork. Mariam Korkor is another impressive cross-shaped churchrenowned for its architectural features and is one of the largest churches ofthe area.  Gheralta is home to a quarterof the rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia, famous for their stone workmanship,ancient paintings and manuscripts.  Thereare also some wonderful churches to be visited on the plain.