Meet the one priest who lives and serves at Monastery of Na’akuto La’ab--a dwelling tucked away in a massive cave. Talk about the monastery's history, and peruse the old artifacts and manuscripts. Tour the small site to see centuries-old hand-painted frescoes, and collect holy water dripping down the side of the cave. Afterwards, climb the cliff that covers the monastery and enjoy a spectacular view of the open landscape. Wear proper footwear since the hiking trail can be slippery and difficult to maneuver. Put Monastery of Na’akuto La’ab at the forefront of your travel plans using our Lalibela trip planner.
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Monastery of Na’akuto La’ab Reviews
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der Mönch, der mir die Anlage zeigte nahm sich sehr viel Zeit und zeigte mir auch noch seine religiösen Gegenstände die er tagtäglich für seine Zeremonien benötigt. Wunderschöne Photomotive und eine t... more »
the monk, who showed me the system took a lot of time and showed me even his religious items he needs for his ceremonies every day. Wonderful photo motifs and great views.View original -
Está construido en una roca. Hay que bajar bastantes escaleras hasta llegar a la entrada pero merece la pena. Tiene fama por las pilas bautismales, que se llenan del agua que cae en el propio recinto ... more »
It is built on a rock. It must be quite a few stairs to the entrance but it is worth. It is famed for the baptismal font, which are filled with water that falls into the own enclosure from the mountain. Before arriving there are souvenirs. There gets you a priest masquerading with a special ceremony attire and Crown to explain objects that are there. There are also paintings and tapestries with enough colorful. The book-manuscript had 800 years old (said). There we baptize with water cold...View original -
Eine einfache Kirche (Felsenhöhle) die man einfach auf der Fahrt vom oder zum Flughafen Lalibela besuchen kann. Wenn man Zeit zur Verfügung hat lohnt sich der Besuch dieses Ortes der für sein heiliges... more »
A simple Church (the cave) which is simply on the ride by the or can visit the Lalibela airport. If you have time available worth a visit this place which is known for its holy water. It is not as spectacular as other churches but a nice completion or beginning to the Lalibela travel.View original
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