The circular church dates from the 16th century. Its wall are decorated with numerous murals that were painted between 100 and 250 years ago.
Ethiopia III Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
"Return to Ethiopia" Trip
September 22 - October 7, 2012
50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps in Ethiopia
October 4 - Thursday
Church of Ura Kidane Mihret - Barhar Dar
Ura Kidane Mehret is a church of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, located on the Zege peninsula in Lake Tana of Ethiopia. It is part of the complex of the Convent of Mercy. Some consider it to be the most attractive church in the Lake Tana region.The circular church dates from the 16th century. Its wall are decorated with numerous murals that were painted between 100 and 250 years ago.
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