day tour to Adadi Mariam
ID: GYG572368-977115
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Country: Ethiopia
Country: Ethiopia
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Adadi Mariam, not far from addis Abeba
Visit Tiya World Heritage Site, visit about 40 huge stone grave markers erected in memory of local heros, Adadi Mariam is located 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa. It is 12 km west of the main Addis Ababa – Butajira road. Adadi Mariam is set at an altitude of 1900 meters (or 6,235 feet) above sea level.
Adadi Mariam is an active church belonging to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church. This church was carved out of a solid piece of rock in the 12th or 13th Century AD. Local tradition holds that its establishment is related to King Lalibela’s visit to the nearby Ziquala Abo Monastery. King Lalibela is believed to be the founder of Adadi Mariam Rock Church.
Visit Tiya World Heritage Site, visit about 40 huge stone grave markers erected in memory of local heros, Adadi Mariam is located 66 km southwest of Addis Ababa. It is 12 km west of the main Addis Ababa – Butajira road. Adadi Mariam is set at an altitude of 1900 meters (or 6,235 feet) above sea level.
Adadi Mariam is an active church belonging to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church. This church was carved out of a solid piece of rock in the 12th or 13th Century AD. Local tradition holds that its establishment is related to King Lalibela’s visit to the nearby Ziquala Abo Monastery. King Lalibela is believed to be the founder of Adadi Mariam Rock Church.
Highlights
- visit about 40 huge stone grave markers
- visit the unique still functional church
- visit the archaeological site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.