Lalibela represents history and enigma etched in stone, resonating with the practices and reverence of the most olden and steadfast Christianity. Regardless of what you’ve been told about Lalibela or the many images you’ve seen of its magnificent stone-carved churches, the actual experience of seeing it is incomparable. It’s not just a World Heritage site but indeed a global marvel. Attending a vigil here during the significant religious ceremonies, witnessing hundreds of white-clad pilgrims converge in the church courtyards, allows you to experience Christianity in its most intense and pure state.